TrailMax S-5-UT, Руководство пользователя

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A.7. Tire Size
To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle’s origi-
nal tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information
placard, the owner’s manual, or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this
information. If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose, consult with the tire
dealer.
A.8. Tire Tread
The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your vehicle from
slipping or sliding, especially when the road is wet or icy. In general, tires are not safe
and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch. Tires have built-
in treadwear indicators that let you know when it is time to replace your tires. These
indicators are raised sections spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread grooves.
When they appear “even” with the outside of the tread, it is time to replace your tires.
Another method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln’s
head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, you are
ready for new tires.
A.9. Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment
To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates, the tire must be properly
balanced. This balance is achieved by positioning weights on the wheel to counterbal-
ance heavy spots on the wheel-and-tire assembly. A wheel alignment adjusts the angles
of the wheels so that they are positioned correctly relative to the vehicle’s frame. This
adjustment maximizes the life of your tires. These adjustments require special equip-
ment and should be performed by a qualified technician.
A.10. Tire Repair
The proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area
inside the tire that surrounds the puncture hole. Punctures through the tread can be
repaired if they are not too large, but punctures to the sidewall should not be repaired.
Tires must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and
patched.
A.11. Tire Fundalmentals
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteri-
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