2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV tire size

7-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
The recommended inflation pressures should be used for the
tires listed below.
Tire pressures should be checked, and adjusted if necessary, at
least once a month.
Pressures should be checked more often whenever weather
temperatures change severely, because tire pressures change
with outdoor temperatures. The pressures listed on the placard
are always “cold inflation pressure”.
Cold inflation pressure is measured after the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or is driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
Cold inflation pressure must not go above the maximum values
molded into the tire sidewall. After driving several miles, your
tire inflation pressure may increase 14 to 41 KPA, 2 to 6 PSI
from the cold inflation pressure. Do not let air out of the tires to
get back to the specified cold pressure, or your tire pressure
will be too low.
You should also take the following safety precautions:

Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
(See the tire and loading information placard attached to
the sill of the driver’s door.)

Stay within the recommended load limits.

Make sure that the weight of any load in your vehicle is
evenly distributed.

Drive at safe speeds.
After filling your tires to the correct pressure, check them
for damage and air leaks. Be sure to reinstall the caps on
the valve stems.
Tire size
Front
Rear
145/65R15 72H 250 KPA, 36 PSI —
175/60R15 81H — 250 KPA, 36 PSI
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-23
7
Replacing tires and wheels
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Tire maintenance
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The following maintenance steps are recommended:

Check tire pressures regularly.

Have regular maintenance done on the wheel balance and
front and rear suspension alignment.
Tread wear indicators
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Tread wear indicators are built into the original equipment tires
on your vehicle to help you know when your tires should be
replaced. Many states have laws requiring that you replace
your tires at this point.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves and will appear when the tire tread is worn down to
1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
When the bands appear next to one another in two or more
places, replace your tires. NOTE
Tire wear indicators can have different marks and loca-
tions depending on the tire manufacturer.
CAUTION
!
Avoid using different size tires and wheels from the
ones listed, and avoid the combined use of different
types of tires and wheels. Using different size or type
tires and wheels may affect driving safety.
Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 9-9.
Even if a wheel has the same rim size and offset as
the specified type of wheel, its shape may prevent it
from being fitted correctly. Consult a certified
i-MiEV dealer before using wheels that you have.
Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be
used, because your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and
sensor damage, as it will not be possible to install the
tire pressure sensor properly.
1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
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7-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Tire rotation
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Because the front and rear tires and wheels are not the same
size, do not rotate the front and rear tires.
Snow tires
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In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter
driving. If snow tires are required in your area, you must
choose snow tires of the same size and type as the original tires
provided with your vehicle. Snow tires should also be installed
on all four wheels. Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling
can be reduced.
Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be oper-
ated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).Tire chains
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WA R N I N G
!
Rotating tires would compromise the stability and
drivability of the vehicle and could lead to a serious
accident.
CAUTION
!
If flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to
tapered nuts when using snow tires with steel
wheels.
Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be
used, because your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and
sensor damage, as it will not be possible to install the
tire pressure sensor properly.
CAUTION
!
Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The
clearance between the chains and the body is not
sufficient to allow proper clearance, and the vehicle
body might be damaged.
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Specifications
9-9
9 Tires and wheels
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PCD: Pitch Circle Diameter (installation holes)NOTE
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for details on the combination used on your vehicle.

These tires satisfy vehicle loading conditions described in this owner’s manual.
Item
Front
Rear
Tire 145/65R15 72H 175/60R15 81HWheel
Size 15x4J 15x5JPCD 3.93 in (100 mm)Offset 1.37 in (35 mm)
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Alphabetical index
6Force limiter 2-23
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-18
Maintenance and inspection 2-34
Pre-tensioner 2-21
Seat belt extender 2-20
Seat belt instructions 2-14
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-21
Service brake 3-39
Service precautions 7-2
Service reminder 3-61
,3-63
Skid control function 3-47
Snow tires 7-24
Speedometer 3-59
Steering
Wheel lock 3-32
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42
Storage spaces 3-128
Sun visors 3-122
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-57
Warning light 2-44
T
Tail lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42Theft-alarm system 3-18
Tire
Quality grading 8-2
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-49
Tire repair kit 6-7
Tires 7-18
Inflation pressure 7-21
Maintenance 7-23
Replacing tires and wheels 7-23
Rotation 7-24
Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-24
Tire and loading information placard 4-10
,9-4
Tire chains 7-24
Tread wear indicators 7-23
Towing 6-19
Traction control function 3-46
Trailer towing 4-14
Transmission 3-33
Selector lever operation 3-33
Selector lever position indicator 3-34
Selector lever positions 3-35
Trip odometer 3-61
,3-63
Turn signal lights
Indicators 3-72
Lever 3-82
U
USB input terminal 3-117
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