2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 457

Maintenance and service 11-35 & Tire rotation Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel. To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniformly, it is best to rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). Move the tires to the positions shown in the illustration each time they are rotated. Replace any damaged or unevenly worn tires at the time of rotation. After tire rotation, adjust the tire pressures and make sure the wheel nuts are correctly tightened. Using tires of a non-specified size detracts from controllability, ride comfort, braking performance, speedometer accuracy and odometer accuracy. It also creates incorrect body-to-tire clearances and inappropriately changes the vehicle's ground clearance. All four tires must be the same in terms of size, circumference, construction, manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), degree of wear, speed symbol and load index. You are advised to replace the tires with new ones that are identical to those fitted as standard equipment. For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU recommends replacing all four tires at the same time. Models equipped with 4 non-unidirectional tires 1) Front After driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km), check the wheel nuts again and retighten any nut that has become loose. & Tire replacement The wheels and tires are important and integral parts of your vehicle's design; they cannot be changed arbitrarily. The tires fitted as standard equipment are optimally matched to the characteristics of the vehicle and were selected to give the best possible combination of running performance, ride comfort, and service life. It is essential for every tire to have a size and construction matching those shown on the tire placard and to have a speed symbol and load index matching those shown on the tire placard. WARNING . When replacing a tire, you must use a tire that is of the same size, circumference, construction, brand (tread pattern), speed symbol and load index as the original tires listed on the tire placard. Using tires of other sizes, circumferences or constructions may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride, handling, braking, speedometer/ - CONTINUED - Models equipped with unidirectional tires 1) Front