Acura Integra 1987, Manual

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Tires (cont'd)
Tire Traction
'Hi'WARNING Worn tires or slippery road surfaces can reduce driving,
cornering and braking traction. To reduce the possibility of losing
traction, slow down when the road gets slippery, replace tires
when wear indicators are visible, and KEEP TIRES PROPERLY
IN F L A T E D .
Tire Replacement
The original tires on your car
have tread wear indicators to
indicate when they should be
replaced. The indicators appear
as bands about 12.7 mm (1/2 in)
wide when the tire tread depth
is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in).
When indicators appear across
two or more grooves in a row,
you should replace the tire.
WARNING
Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous, and will
reduce braking effectiveness, steering accuracy and traction.
When replacing tires, use only the recommended tire size. Wheel
rim widths and offsets must meet those recommended by the
Acura Automobile Division. Contact the Acura Automobile Divi­
sion Customer Relations Office at the address shown on the War­
ranty Service page.
^W A R N IN G
be unsafe.
Tires and wheels other than those recommended may
Do not mix radial and bias ply tires on the same car.
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