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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000
k r n )
for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon
as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See "When-It's Time for New
Tires" and ''Wheel Replacement" later in this section for
more information.
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The purpose of regular rotation is to -achieve more
uniform wear for
all
tires on the vehicle. The
first
rotation is the most important. See "Scheduled
Maintenance Services" in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use- the correct rotation
pattern shown-here.
Don't include the compact spare tire
in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tixle-L:oading
Information label. Make certain 'that all wheel nuts
+ w e properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in
the Index.
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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 Inclex.)
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