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Tires
These pressures are also given on
the tire information label on the
driver's doorjamb.
Tubeless tires have some ability to
self-seal if they are punctured.
However, because leakage is often
very slow, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
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Maintenance
Inspection
Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
You should look for:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
you find either of these conditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
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I
N
N
D
D
I
I
C
C
A
A
T
T
O
O
R
R
L
L
O
O
C
C
A
A
T
T
R
R
E
E
A
A
D
D
W
W
E
E
A
A
R
R
I
I
N
N
D
D
I
I
C
C
A
A
T
T
O
O
Your vehicle's tires have wear indica-
tors molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down to that point, you
will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide
band running across the tread. This
shows there is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. A
tire that is this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see the
tread wear indicator in three or more
places around the tire.
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T
I
I
O
O
N
N
M
M
A
A
R
R
K
K
S
S
R
R
S
S
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