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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don't forget your compact sparc tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How
to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply
looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially i i you have
radial tires
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which may look properly inflated even if they're
underinflated.
I f your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to '13 000 km)
for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged
tires or wheels. See "When it's Time for New Tires" and "Wheel
Replacement" later in this section for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on the
vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See "Scheduled
Maintenance Services" in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your
tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern
shown here.
Don't include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation
pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that
all
wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index.
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