Tire Maintenance - Ford Falcon 1961 Owner's Manual

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TIRE
MAINTENANCE
Make sure the ai r pressu res in all the tires, including
the spare, are checked frequently. But check them
when the tires are relatively cool. The pressures
normally increase as the tires heat up from fast
driving, especially during the summer months, but
they'll return to normal as the tires cool down. So
don't "bleed" air from the tires when they're hot to
get the ri ght pressu res. The recommended cold
pressu res for your Falcon's tires are listed on page
47.
In addition to kee ping the tires properly inflated,
certain other precautions should be taken to get
maximu m tire life.
- Inspect the tire treads regularly for nails,
stones, and other objects that may cut into
the rubber.
- Avoid driving over curbs, holes, or sharp
objects that may bruise the tires.
- Slow down on the curves, avoid skidding or
spinning the wheels.
To equalize tire wear, cross-switch all five tires after
each 4000-8000 miles of driving, following the pattern
ill ustrated on this page. It's also a good idea to have
all the tires and wheels checked occasionally for
proper balance. And if the tires seem to be wearing
unevenly or faste r than they should, have the front
wheel alignment of your Falcon checked as soon as
possible.