2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 200

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE When It Is Time for New Tires WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. Refer to "Changing a Flat Tire" in this section. Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions, influence when you need new tires. 811106 When rotating your vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. Refer to "Inflation -Tire Pressure" in this section and "Loading Your Vehicle" in "Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle" in the "Driving Your Vehicle" section. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. Refer to "TPMS Sensor Matching Process" in this section. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. Refer to "Wheel Nut Torque" under "Capacities and Specifications" in this section. 806296 One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. 5-35