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B0-0105-00 and MX-016-00
TREAD WEAR
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
It is important to periodically inspect each tires tread for
wear. Driving with inadequate tread increases the risk
of loosing control of the vehicle due to hydroplaning on
a wet road surface. It also increases the risk of a flat tire
due to road debris. Extreme tire wear can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of control of the vehicle.
Refer to the maintenance schedule in this manual for the
recommended interval.
Minimum recommended tread depth is 1/16 inch (1.6
mm). There are a series of tread depth wear indicators
around the circumference of the tire. They will appear as
approximately 1/2 inch (12 mm) bands across the tread
as the tire approaches its wear limit (see illustration).
The tire should be replaced if any tread depth indicator
can be seen or any part of the tread depth is 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less.
ROTATION
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Front and rear tires as well as left and right tires can wear at different rates. It is important
to periodically rotate your ties to extend your tire life. Refer to the maintenance schedule
in this manual for the recommended interval.
Use the following pattern for a vehicle with no spare tire:
• Right Rear to Right Front
• Right Front to Left Rear
• Left Rear to Left Front
• Left Front to Right Rear
Use the following pattern for a vehicle with spare tire:
• Right Rear to Right Front
• Right Front to Left Rear
• Left Rear to Spare
• Spare to Left Front
• Left Front to Right Rear
MB-150-03
Tires & Wheels
WARNING
DO NOT operate a vehicle if the cord is
visible on any tire (see illustration). A tire
in this conditions may suddenly fail at
any time and cause loss of control of the
vehicle.
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