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Wheels and Tires WHEELS Your ST vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires. These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter, width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels: • • Maintain proper tire pressure. Exercise caution when using automated, commercial car washes. Hand washing or using touchless commercial car washes without mechanical tracks is the best way to avoid potential damage. When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a torque wrench. Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is damaged, replace it immediately. If you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage. because of their lower profile, the tires are more susceptible to damage due to potholes and rough roads. To make sure that your tires perform as intended, it is important that you maintain your tires properly: Note: Do not use tire chains on the original wheels and tires of your vehicle. The use of any type of tire chain on these tires may damage your vehicle. • Do not overload your vehicle. Maximum vehicle and axle weights are listed on the tire information placard. Take extra caution when operating the vehicle near its maximum load, including assuring proper tire pressure and reducing speeds. Take extra caution when operating on rough roads to avoid impacts that could cause tire damage. If you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect your tires for damage. Inspect your tires for damage on a regular basis. If a tire is damaged, replace it immediately. 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 maintain original performance is to use the original equipment tire. If a different summer tire is used, it should be the same size, speed rating and load rating as the originally equipped tire. Replace tires as a set of four. Never mix tire brands or models. • • • • • • • TIRES Your ST vehicle is equipped with low profile, high performance tires that are designed to optimize the driving dynamics you expect in an ST vehicle. These tires are not optimized for off-road or winter (snow or cold weather) performance, and their ride, noise and wear characteristics are different than non-performance tires. Also, • • 20 Fiesta (CCT)