Tyres - Suzuki Wagon R Owner's Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

TYRES

The front and rear tyre
specifications for your vehicle are listed on
the Tyre Inflation Pressure Label and in the
"SPECIFICATIONS" section at the end of
this book. Both the front and rear tyres
should have the specified tyre pressure.
Tyre Inspection
Inspect your vehicle's tyres periodically by
performing the following checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tyre
gauge. Adjust the pressure if necessary.
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• Air pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold or you may
get inaccurate readings.
• Check the inflation pressure from
time to time while inflating the tyre
gradually,
pressure is obtained.
• Never underinflate or overinflate the
tyres.
Underinflation can cause unusual
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handling characteristics or can
cause the rim to slip on the tyre
pressure
bead, resulting in an accident or
damage to the tyre or rim.
Overinflation can cause the tyre to
burst, resulting in personal injury.
Overinflation
unusual handling characteristics
which may result in an accident.
until the specified
can also cause
2) Check that the depth of the tread groove
is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in). To help
you check this, the tyres have moulded-
in tread wear indicators in the grooves.
When the indicators appear on the tread
surface, the remaining depth of the tread
is 1.6 mm (0.06 in) or less and the tyre
should be replaced.
3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and
damage. Any tyres with cracks or other
damage should be replaced. If any tyres
show abnormal wear, have them
inspected by your MARUTI dealer.
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