Group 170
Preventive Maintenance
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Check Tire Wear and Wheel Alignment
Tire Wear
For further information refer to Function Group 7.
1
Examine each tire tread for unusual wear patterns.
Refer to chart below for typical tread patterns.
2
Measure tread depth.
3
Check tire pressure and leak-test valve stems.
4
Check the Rim Flange wear on Aluminum Wheels
every time the tire is replaced.
Note: Be advised, the main causes of tire wear are
faulty air pressure, incorrect toe adjustment, and incor-
rect drive tire alignment or thrust angles, which causes
pushing or scrubbing of the steer tires. Feathered edges
of the tires is and early symptom of tire wear.
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