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Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to
wear abnormally. Inspect all your
tires, including the spare,
frequently, and replace them if
one or more of the following
conditions exist:
Tire Wear
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When the tread is worn down to
2/32 inch (1.6 millimeters), tires
must be replaced to help prevent
your vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread appears
on the tire when the tread is worn
down to 2/32 inch (1.6
millimeters).
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
2025 F-650/750 (TBC) , enUSA, Edition date: 202310, First-Printing
Wheels and Tires
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
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.
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.
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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WARNING: Tires degrade
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