Tire Inspection; Tire Pressures And Wear - Subaru 2002 Forester Owner's Manual

B Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-covered and icy
roads. However winter tires do not have adequate performance
compared with summer tires and all season tires on roads other than
snow-covered and icy roads.
J Tire inspection
Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage, nails,
and stones. At the same time, check the tires for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately if you find any problem.
NOTE
D When the wheels and tires strike curbs or are subjected to harsh
treatment as when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface, they can
suffer damage that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This type of
damage does not become evident until time has passed. Try not to
drive over curbs, potholes or other rough surfaces. If doing so is un-
avoidable, keep the vehicle's speed down to a walking pace or less,
and approach the curbs as squarely as possible. Also, make sure
the tires are not pressed against the curbs when you park the ve-
hicle.
D If you feel unusual vibration while driving or find it difficult to
steer the vehicle in a straight line, one of the tires and/or wheels
may be damaged. Drive slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU
dealer and have the vehicle inspected.
J Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maximize the tires' service
lives and is essential for good running performance. Check and, if nec-
essary, adjust the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least
once a month (for example, during a fuel stop) and before any long jour-
ney.
Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge
to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. The
tire placard is located on the door pillar on the driver's side.
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