Fiat ABARTH 500 2017 User Manual page 150

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the
bottom of the tread grooves. They will
appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread
wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to "Replacement Tires"
in this section for further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited
to:
• Driving style.
• Tire pressure – Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven wear
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will
reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and Summer tires typi-
cally have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance
schedule is highly recommended.
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the
remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as pos-
sible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
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1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
WARNING!
Tire Tread