2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 458

11-36 Maintenance and service odometer calibration, and clearance between the body and tires. It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control. . You must install four tires that are of the same size, circumference, construction, manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), degree of wear, speed symbol and load index. Mixing tires of different types, sizes or degrees of wear can result in damage to the vehicle's power train. Use of different types or sizes of tires can also dangerously reduce controllability and braking performance and can lead to an accident. . Use only radial tires. Do not use radial tires together with belted bias tires and/or bias-ply tires. Doing so can dangerously reduce controllability, resulting in an accident. ment. Replacement wheels are available from SUBARU dealers. & Wheel covers (if equipped) ! Removing the wheel cover WARNING Use only those wheels that are specified for your vehicle. Wheels not meeting specifications could interfere with brake caliper operation and may cause the tires to rub against the wheel well housing during turns. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. NOTE When any of the wheels are removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque. 1) 2) Notch Valve hole Insert a wheel cover remover into the notch part on the opposite side of the valve hole and pry the wheel cover to remove it. & Wheel replacement When replacing wheels due to damage, for example, make sure the replacement wheels match the specifications of the wheels that are fitted as standard equip-