2015 Ford Transit 150 Wagon Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 251

Wheels and Tires For mounting pressures up to 1.38 bar greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be taken: • Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size. • Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area. • Stand at a minimum of 12.1 ft (3.7 m) away from the wheel and tire assembly. • Use eye and ear protection. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (If Equipped) The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the tire pressure monitoring system. If the tire pressure monitoring system indicator is flashing, the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. The replacement tire might be incompatible with the tire pressure monitoring system, or a component of the tire pressure monitoring system may be damaged. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 251). The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. Tire Safety Practices WARNINGS If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety: • Observe posted speed limits. • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns. • Avoid potholes and objects on the road. • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking. Highway Hazards No matter how carefully you drive there is always the possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but your safety is more important. 248 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014, Third Printing