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When
It's
Time for New Tires
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel
could come off
and cause
an accident. When you change
a
wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle.
In an
emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to
use
a scraper or
wire brush
later,
if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off.
(See
('Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index.)
One way to tell when it's
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or
more
places
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
0
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
0
The tire has
a
bump, bulge or split.
0
The tire has
a
puncture, cut or other damage that
around the tire.
tire's rubber.
can't be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
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