Checking And Replacing Tires - Toyota 2008 4Runner Owner's Manual

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Incorrect tire inflation pressure may
waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv-
ing, reduce tire life and make your ve-
hicle less safe to drive.
If a tire frequently needs refilling,
have it checked by your Toyota deal-
er.
CAUTION
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following condi-
tions may occur and cause an ac-
cident resulting in death or seri-
ous injuries.
Low tire pressure (underinfla-
tion)—
D Excessive wear
D Uneven wear
D Poor handling
D Possibility of blowouts from an
overheated tire
D Poor sealing of the tire bead
D Wheel deformation and/or tire
separation
D A greater possibility of tire
damage from road hazards
High tire pressure (overinfla-
tion)—
D Poor handling
D Excessive wear
D Uneven wear
D A greater possibility of tire
damage from road hazards

Checking and replacing tires

Treadwear indicator
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CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire's tread for treadwear
indicators. If the indicators show,
replace the tires. The location of
treadwear indicators is shown by
∆
the "TWI" or " " marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of each
tire.
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