1996 FORD PROBE tire type

174
*
[RE04000(ALL)03/95]
The Temporary Spare Tire
*
[RE04100(ALL)03/95]
You may have a high pressure temporary spare
tire. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire
and is designed for emergency use only. Use it
only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with
the words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that
you can easily identify it.
*
[RE04200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
*
[RE04300(ALL)01/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
*
[RE04400(ALL)01/95]
q
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
*
[RE04500(ALL)01/95]
q
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
*
[RE04700(ALL)01/95]
q
use tire chains on this tire.
*
[RE04800(ALL)01/95]
q
try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
*
[RE04900(ALL)01/95]
q
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
*
[RE05000(ALL)01/95]
q
drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
File:prrep.ex
Update:Fri Jun 23 19:34:36 1995

234
*
[SV25890(ALL)05/95]
Inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and
other damage. If you suspect internal damage to
the tire, have it removed and checked. You may
need to repair or replace it.
%*
[SV25900(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
*
[SV26000(ALL)04/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
following diagram.
*
[SV26100(ALL)04/95]
Do not include the spare tire as part of your
rotation.
*
[SV26150(ALL)03/95]
For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet. If you notice the
tires wearing unevenly, have them checked.
[SV26202(ALL)11/91]
one third page art:0030223-B
Rotating the tires
%*
[SV26400(ALL)04/95]
Replacing the Tires
[SV26500(ALL)05/95]
We recommend that you use the same size and
type when making tire replacements. The
standard model uses P195/65 R14 tires, and the
GT model is equipped with P225/50VR16 tires.
If your standard model vehicle is equipped with
a 3-spoke aluminum wheel, you will need
P205/55H R15 tires.
File:prsvp.ex
Update:Fri Jun 23 19:33:26 1995

235
*
[SV26700(ALL)05/95]
Replace any tires that show wear bands. When
your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16
inch (2 mm) of tread left.
*
[SV26800(ALL)09/89]
quarter page art:0060006-A
A worn-out tire
*
[SV26900(ALL)01/95]
Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly,
you may need to replace them before a wear
band appears across the entire tread. Some spots
wear more heavily than others.
*
[SV27000(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires
are the same size, speed rating, and
load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on the decal.
If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and
safely.
*
[SV27100(ALL)01/95]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your
vehicle's original tires may also affect the
accuracy of your speedometer.
*
[SV27200(ALL)04/95]
Wheel and Tire Matching
*
[SV27250(ALL)03/95]
See an authorized tire dealer for proper
servicing procedures. Wheels and tires must be
properly removed, matched and remounted to
maintain the best possible ride.
File:prsvp.ex
Update:Fri Jun 23 19:33:26 1995

236 %
*
[SV28100(ALL)02/95]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
*
[SV28200(ALL)01/95]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their
Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded
into the tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has
set.
*
[SV28250(ALL)01/95]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic
tires for use on passenger cars. They do not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires
with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
*
[SV28300(ALL)01/95]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire
quality grades:The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly
as the government has written it.
%*
[SV28399(ALL)01/95]
Treadwear
*
[SV28400(ALL)01/95]
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
File:prsvp.ex
Update:Fri Jun 23 19:33:26 1995