2014 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab F-150 Raptor Supplement Printing 1 - Page 29

Wheels and Tires • Proper suspension alignment is critical for maximum performance and optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven tire wear, have your alignment checked. When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to use the original equipment tire. If a different tire is used, it should be the same size, speed rating and load rating. USING SNOW CHAINS The original equipment tires on your vehicle are not designed to be used with snow chains. If you will be operating your vehicle with snow chains, use a smaller tire and wheel combination as recommended in your Owner's Manual. • Tire Rotation Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, have them rotated. WHEELS Your vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires. To avoid damage to your wheels: • Maintain proper tire pressure. See Tire Care (page 26). • Due to extreme tire/wheel width, this vehicle cannot be taken through an automatic car wash that uses mechanical tracks, as wheel damage may result. • When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a torque wrench. • Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If you have a damaged wheel, replace it immediately. • In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage. E142548 The front tires are shown at the left of the illustration. Note: Your vehicle requires tire rotations every 5000 miles (8000 kilometers). If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. Spare Tire and Wheel Your vehicle is equipped with an LT315/70R17 spare tire. The spare tire/wheel assembly has the same capability as the road tire/wheel assembly, but is not equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Optional Bead-Lock Compatible Wheel Note: SVT only recommends using bead-lock rings from Ford Racing, in conjunction with the OEM tire. Any other combination using this wheel could result in air loss or tire failure. Note: Converting the bead-lock compatible wheel to true bead-locks is for off-road use only. On road driving is not permitted. 27 F150 (TF6)