2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 385

Maintenance and service 11-39 & Wear indicators cause the vehicle to hydroplane. The resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to an accident. the direction mark facing forward. & Tire rotation NOTE For safety, inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible. & Tire rotation direction mark 1) 2) 3) New tread Worn tread Tread wear indicator Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which becomes visible when the depth of the tread grooves decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Vehicles equipped with 4 non-unidirectional tires 1) Front WARNING When a tire's tread wear indicator becomes visible, the tire is worn beyond the acceptable limit and must be replaced immediately. With a tire in this condition, driving at high speeds in wet weather can Example of tire rotation direction mark 1) Front If the tire has a rotation direction specification, the tire rotation direction mark is placed on its sidewall. When you install a tire that has the tire rotation direction mark, install the tire with - CONTINUED -