Wear Indicators - Subaru 2005 Forester Owner's Manual

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Wear indicators

A) New tread

B) Worn tread

C) Tread wear indicator

Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which

becomes visible when the depth of the tread grooves

decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be re-

placed when the tread wear indicator appears as a

solid band across the tread.

For safety, inspect tire tread regularly and replace

the tires before their tread wear indicators become

Maintenance and service

When a tire's tread wear indicator becomes vis-

ible, the tire is worn beyond the acceptable limit

and must be replaced immediately. With a tire

in this condition, driving at high speeds in wet

weather can cause the vehicle to hydroplane.

The resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to

an accident.

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