Ford RANGER 2024 Owner's Manual page 453

Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage, such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or sidewall.
If damage is observed or
suspected, have the tire inspected
by a tire professional.
Tire Wear
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When the tread is worn down to
1/16 in (2 mm), tires must be
replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in tread wear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread appear
when the tread is worn down to
1/16 (2 mm).
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
2024 Ranger (TRD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202304, DOM
Tire Care
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage such as
bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or sidewall.
If damage is observed or
suspected have the tire inspected
by a tire professional. Tires can be
damaged during off-road use, so
inspection after off-road use is
also recommended.
Age
WARNING: Tires degrade
over time depending on many
factors such as weather, storage
conditions, and conditions of use
(load, speed, inflation pressure)
the tires experience throughout
their lives.
WARNING: In general, tires
should be replaced after six
years regardless of tread wear.
However, heat caused by hot
climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the
aging process and may require
tires to be replaced more
frequently.
WARNING: You should
replace your spare tire when you
replace the road tires or after six
years due to aging even if it has
not been used.
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