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Wheel And Tire System: Tire: Inspection: Notes

  1. Take stone, glass, nail etc. off the tread groove.
  2. Replace tire:
    CAUTION:
    • When replacing a tire, make sure to use only the same size, construction and load range as originally installed. 
    • Avoid mixing radial, belted bias or bias tires on the vehicle. 
    1. When large crack on side wall, damage or crack on tread is found.
    2. When the "tread wear indicator" appears as a solid band across the tread.
      Fig 1: Identifying Tread Wear Indicator
      G02863261Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. When extremely biased wear on tire tread can been seen, after replacing the tire, measure wheel alignment. Refer to FORESTER , Wheel Alignment.