Toyota 2003 MR2 Spyder Owner's Manual page 284

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The tires on your Toyota have built–in
tread wear indicators to help you
know when the tires need replace-
ment. When the tread depth wears to
1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-
tors will appear. If you can see the
indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The lower the tread, the higher the
risk of skidding.
Vehicles equipped with 185/55R15
or 215/45R16 tires: Your Toyota has
been fitted with specially developed
tires which provide exceptional dy-
namic performance under general
road conditions. However your riding
comfort may worsen a little and road
noise may increase during driving.
You may also notice that your tires
will wear more rapidly and tire grip
performance will be reduced on the
snowy and/or icy roads
compared to standard tires. Be sure
to have snow tires or tire chains on
the snowy and/or icy roads and drive
carefully with the speed appropriate
for road conditions.
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NOTICE
Low profile tire like 185/55R15
or 215/45R16 may have greater
damage than usual tires to its
tire wheel when receiving im-
pact from the road surface.
Therefore, pay attention to the
followings.
z Be sure to use with proper
tire pressure. If the tire pres-
sure is low, the tire may
have a greater damage. For
detailed information
tire pressure, see page 242 in
Section 8.
z Avoid
driving
sharp–edged objects and oth-
er road hazards. Failure to
do so can lead to severe tire
damage.
when
The effectiveness of snow tires is
lost if the tread wears down below
4 mm (0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, or bulges indi-
cating internal damage, the tire
should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage, it
should be replaced. If you are not
sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
about
If an air loss occurs while driving, do
not continue driving with a deflated
tire. Driving even a short distance can
onto high,
damage a tire beyond repair.
Any tires which are over 6 years
old must be checked by a qualified
technician even if damage is not
obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U)