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Tires: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION

TIRE

CAUTION:
When replacing a tire, make sure to use only tires of the same size, construction and load range as originally installed.

1) Tire size and tire inflation pressure check
2) Cracks, damage and wear check
3) Tire runout check
(1) Lift up the vehicle.
(2) Slowly rotate the wheel to check rim "runout" using a dial gauge.





^ Aluminum wheel





^ Steel wheel





(3) If the rim runout exceeds service limit, replace the wheel.