Tire Wear - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

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WHEELS AND TIRES
WHEELS AND TIRES
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT WHEELS AND TIRES
1. Do not use wheels or tires other than the specified types.
NOTES REGARDING TIRE REPLACEMENT
Note the following paints when tires are to be removed from or mounted onto the wheels.
1. Be careful not to damage the tire bead, the rim bead, and the edge of the rim.
2. Apply a soapy solution to the tire bead and the edge of the rim.
3. Use a wire brush, sandpaper, or cloth to clean and remove all rust and dirt from the rim edge and the
rim bead.
4. Remove all pebbles, glass, nails, and other foreign items embedded in the tire tread.
5. Be sure the air valve is installed correctly.
6. After mounting a tire onto a wheel, inflate it to a little higher pressure than specified level. Verify that the
bead is seated correctly onto the rim and that there are no air leaks. Then reduce the pressure to the
specified level.
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INSPECTION I ADJUSTMENT
Air pressure
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1 . Check the air pressure of all tires, including the spare tire,
with an air pressure gauge.
2. Adjust the air pressure if necessary.
Air pressure: Refer to page Q-2.
Caution
• The air pressure must be measured when the tire
is cold .
Air leakage
1. Verify that there is no air leakage from valve stem.
Tire wear
1. Measure the depth of tread.
Remaining tread limit
Ordinary tires: 1.6mm
(0.063
in)
Snow tires:
50%
of tread
(Tire should be replace if wear indicators are
exposed.)