A wheel or tire of the wrong size or type may adversely affect
such things as load carrying capacity, wheel and bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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10–hole disc
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8–hole disc
Always tighten wheel lug nuts
alternately in the sequence shown.
Make sure the wheel is drawn
evenly against the hub or drum.
Check for damage that would affect
the runout of the wheels. Wobble or
shimmy caused by a damaged wheel
will eventually damage the wheel
bearings. Stones or lumps of mud
wedged between a wheel and drum
or between dual wheels can unbalance a wheel and tire.
Servicing your tires
Inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects
that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that
may permit air leakage from the tire and make the necessary repairs.
Inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If internal
damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire removed from wheel and
inspected.
Check the pressure regularly. Maintain the recommended air pressure for
your vehicle, load, tires and rims or wheels. Check the tire valve for air
leaks and replace the valve if necessary. If the valve cap is missing,
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