If your vehicle has 215/45ZR17 size tires, they are
directional tires and must roll in a certain direction for
the best overall performance. The direction is shown
by an arrow on the tire sidewall. Because these tires
are directional, they should be rotated as shown
here. These tires should only be moved from front to
rear and rear to front on the same side of the vehicle.
Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire
rotation.After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear in ation pressures as shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-31for an example of the tire and loading
information label and its location on your vehicle.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and
Speci cations on page 5-109.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel bolts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 5-76. Directional Tires
5-67
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