Checking And Replacing Tires; Higher - Toyota 2006 Hilux Mk6 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following conditions
may occur and cause an accident re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Low tire pressure (underinflation)—
D
Excessive wear
D
Uneven wear
D
Poor handling
D
Possibility of blowouts from over-
heated tire
D
Poor sealing of the tire bead
D
Wheel deformation and/or tire sepa-
ration
D
A greater possibility of tire damage
from road hazards
High tire pressure (overinflation)—
D
Poor handling
D
Excessive wear
D
Uneven wear
D
A greater possibility of tire damage
from road hazards

Checking and replacing tires

Tread wear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire tread for the tread wear
indicators. If the indicators show, re-
place the tires. The location of the
tread wear indicators is shown by the
∆
"TWI" or " " marks, etc., molded on
the sidewall of each tire.
The tires on your Toyota have built- in
tread wear indicators to help you know
when the tires need replacement. When
the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If
you can see the indicators in two or more
adjacent grooves, the tire should be re-
placed. The lower the tread, the higher
the risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost
if the tread wears down below 4 mm
(0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as cuts,
splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, or bulges indicating internal
damage, the tire should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be prop-
erly repaired due to the size or location
of a cut or other damage, it should be
replaced. If you are not sure, consult with
your Toyota dealer.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short dis-
tance can damage a tire beyond repair.
Any tires which are over 6 years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian even if damage is not obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
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