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original 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
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choose, consult with the tire dealer.
7.4.7 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
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to replace your tires. These indicators are raised sections spaced intermittently in
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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.
7.4.8 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
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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
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technician.
7.4.9 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.
7.4.10 Tire Fundamentals
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the
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7.4.10.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the diagram on the next page.