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Without a spare tire

Directional tires (if equipped)

Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

Rotate radial tires that have an direc-

tional tread pattern only from front to

rear and not from right to left.

Do not use the compact spare tire for

tire rotation.

Do not mix bias ply and radial

ply tires under any circum-

stances. This may cause unusu-

al handling characteristics.

Wheel alignment and tire bal-

The wheels on your vehicle were

aligned and balanced carefully at the

factory to give you the longest tire life

and best overall performance.

In most cases, you will not need to

- Mixing tire

have your wheels aligned again.

However, if you notice unusual tire

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

or the other, the alignment may need

to be reset.

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

when driving on a smooth road, your

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

Improper wheel weights can

damage your vehicle's alu-

approved wheel weights.

- Wheel weight

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