CONSUMER INFORMATION 8- 5
SI060B2-E TYRE REPLACEMENT
Wear indicator
0.06 in. (1.6 mm)
HGK248
NOTE:
o Do not use the temporary spare
tyre for tyre rotation.
o Aluminium wheels which are not
supplied as Original Equipment should not be mixed on the same vehicle with the original steelwheels. However, it is acceptable that the steel spare wheel be used in conjunction with Original Equip-ment aluminium wheels since the offset of both wheels is compat- ible. Radial and cross ply tyresshould not be mixed on the same vehicle.
SI060A1-E TYRE BALANCING Incorrect tyre balance will cause steer- ing vibration and uneven tyre wear. The vehicle tyres are balanced during pro-duction but may need further balancing throughout the life of the tyres. It is recommended that the tyres bebalanced on the car for best results and that the tyres are balanced whenever they have been removed from the wheelfor repair. Tyres must be replaced when the wearindicators appear as a solid bar acrossthe tyre tread. At this point, the remain- ing tread depth will be approximately 0.06 in.(1.6 mm). In addition to this, thetyre must be replaced if any portion of the tread has become bald or if there are any lumps, bulges or deep cuts in thesidewalls or tread. Replacement tyres must be of the rec- ommended size and rating and shouldbe of the same manufacture and tread pattern on each axle.
!WARNING:
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. Regardless of the remaining tread, it is recom- mended that tires generally be re-placed after six (6) years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditionscan accelerate the aging process. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure, whichcould lead to a loss of control and an accident involving serious injury or death.
