1997 FORD ASPIRE tire type

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[ER04300(ALL)02/96]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
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[ER04400(ALL)02/96]
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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[ER04500(ALL)02/96]
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
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[ER04700(ALL)02/96]
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use tire chains on this tire.
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[ER04800(ALL)02/96]
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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[ER04900(ALL)02/96]
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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[ER05000(ALL)02/96]
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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.
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Update:Tue Mar 4 08:55:59 1997

170 %
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[MC43210(ALL)01/96]
Replacing the Tires
[MC43212(ALL)01/96]
We recommend you use all weather tires when
you replace your tires.
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[MC43214(ALL)01/96]
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.
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[MC43216(ALL)01/96]
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A worn-out tire
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[MC43218(ALL)02/96]
Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly,
you may need to replace them before a wear
band appears across the entire tread.
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[MC43220(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
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.
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[MC43222(ALL)01/96]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your
vehicle's original tires may also affect the
accuracy of your speedometer.
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Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

171 %
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[MC43224(ALL)03/96]
Wheel and Tire Matching
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[MC43226(ALL)03/96]
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.
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[MC43228(ALL)01/96]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[MC43230(ALL)01/96]
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.
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[MC43232(ALL)01/96]
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).
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[MC43234(ALL)01/96]
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.
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[MC43236(ALL)01/96]
Treadwear
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[MC43238(ALL)01/96]
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:11icmcf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997