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Multiple factors including temperatures,
loading conditions, and inflation pressure
maintenance affect how fast aging takes
place. Vanderhall ™ recommends that tires
be replaced after six years, regardless of
tread wear. The tire manufacture date is
the last four digits of the DOT Tire
Identification Number (TIN) which is
molded into one side of the tire sidewall.
The first two digits represent the week (01–
52) and the last two digits, the year. For
example, the third week of the year 2010
would have a four-digit DOT date of 0310
Buying New Tires
Vanderhall ™ has developed and matched
specific tires for the vehicle. The original
equipment tires installed were designed to
meet specific Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) system rating.
When replacement tires are needed,
Vanderhall ™ strongly recommends buying
the same manufacture and model tire as
the original.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle
loading, and ground conditions affect
the wear rate of the tires.
Tread wear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires. Tread
wear indicators appear when the tires
have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less of
tread remaining. The rubber in tires
ages over time.
•The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can be seen.
•There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
•The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut,
or snagged deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
•The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
•The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that cannot be repaired well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
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Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are dangerous.
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Underinflated tires pose a danger and
could result in a crash causing serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
the tires are cold.
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Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact such as when hitting a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended
pressure.
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Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If
the tread is badly worn, replace them.
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Replace any tires that have been
damaged by impacts with potholes,
curbs, etc.
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Improperly repaired tires can cause a
crash. Only the dealer or an authorized
tire service center should repair,
replace, dismount, and mount the
tires.
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