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Maintenance Fundamentals
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Inspecting for Damage
Inspect
the tires for
cuts,
slits,
or cracks
that
exposes
fabric or
cords, or na ils or
other foreign objects
embedded in
the
side
of the
tire
or
the
tread.
Also
inspect
for bumps or bu lges in the
side wa lls
of
the
t ires.
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Inspecting
for
Abnormal
Wear
Inspect the tires for
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signs
of abnorma
l
wea
r
on the contact
su
rface.
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Inspecting Tread Depth
Inspect the tread
wear
indicators.
If
they
become
visible, replace
t
he tires
immediately.
For
your safety, you shou
ld
replace
the
tires
w
hen
the minimum
tread
depth is reached.