15 WHEELS, TIRES
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Tire type, tire condition, and tire pressure influence the braking and handling characteristics of the vehi-
cle.
Worn tires are particularly unfavorable on wet surfaces.
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Check front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and other
damage.
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If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check tread depth.
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Observe the minimum profile depth required by
national law.
Minimum tread depth
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If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)