Incorrect Tire Inflation:- Page 341

Maintenance

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Tire rotation

To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
at 5,000 miles (8,000 km) and after that
every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) (or sooner

if irregular wear develops). During rota-
tion, inspect them for correct balance and
proper lug nut tightness.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:

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Incorrect tire pressure

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Improper wheel alignment

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Out-of-balance wheel

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Severe braking

After rotation, bring all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-9).

CAUTION

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Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetrical tread pattern or
studs only from front to rear, not
from left to right.

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Rotate directional tires only from
front to rear, not from left to right.

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In situations where the tires differ
from front to rear (snow traction),
simply rotate using a side to side
pattern.