Tire Inspection; Tire Maintenance - Honda Element 2004 Owner's Manual

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Tire Inspection

Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
You should look for:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
you find either of these conditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
Excessive tread wear. Your tires
have wear indicators molded into
the tread. When you see a 3/8
inch (10 mm) wide band running
across the tread, there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on
the tire. A tire this worn gives very
little traction on wet roads.
Replace the tire if you can see
three or more tread wear
indicators on the tire.
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Tire Maintenance

In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
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. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
On vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels, improper wheel weights can
damage your wheels. Use only genuine
Honda wheel weights f or balancing.