Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual page 149

The tires were properly balanced
by the factory. They may need to
be rebalanced at some time before
they are worn out. Have your
dealer check the tires if you feel a
consistent vibration while driving.
A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from
the wheel for repair.
Make sure the installer balances
the wheels when you have new
tires installed. This increases
riding comfort and tire life. Your
car's original tires were dynamic
or "spin" balanced at the factory.
For best results, have the installer
perform a dynamic balance.
NOTICE
Improper wheel weights can
damage your car's aluminum
wheels. Use only Genuine Honda
wheel weights for balancing.
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, you
should have the tires rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km). Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
chart each time they are rotated.
FRONT
For Non-Directional For Directional
Tires Tires
When shopping for replacement
tires, you may find that some tires
are "directional." This means they
are designed to rotate only in one
direction. If you use directional
tires, they should be rotated only
front-to-back.
FRONT
Replacing Tires and Wheels
The tires that came with your car
were selected to match the
performance capabilities of the car
and provide the best combination
of handling, ride comfort, and long
life. You should replace them with
radial tires of the same size, load
range, speed rating, and maximum
cold tire pressure rating (as shown
on the tire's sidewall). Mixing
radial and bias-ply or bias-belted
tires on your car can reduce its
braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy.