manual Toyota MR2 Spyder MR S roadster owners manual page 195

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MR2 U Checking and replacing tires Check the tires regularly for damage CAUTION Tread wear indicator such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any damage is found, consult with a techni-Do not mix radial, bias belted, or cian and have the tire repaired or re-bias-ply tires on your vehicle. It placed. can cause dangerous handling char- Even if the damage does not appear seri-acteristics, resulting in loss of con- SB72007 ous, a qualified technician should examinetrol. the damage. Objects which have pene-Do not use tires or wheels other trated the tire may have caused internalthan the manufacturer’s recom- damage. mended size. Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified techni- Toyota recommends all four tires, or at cian even if damage is not obvious.least both front or rear tires be re- CHECKING YOUR TIRES Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used. placed as a set. Check the tire tread for the tread wear See “If you have a flat tire—” in Section indicators. If the indicators show, re-This also applies to the spare tire and place the tires. tires stored for future use. 4 for tire change procedure. The tires on your Toyota have built-in REPLACING YOUR TIRES When a tire is replaced, the wheel tread wear indicators to help you know should always be balanced. When replacing a tire, use only the when the tires need replacement. When same size and construction as original-An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06 handling and tire life. Wheels can get out in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If ly installed and with the same or great-of balance with regular use and should er load capacity. therefore be balanced occasionally. you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be re- Using any other size or type of tire may When replacing a tubeless tire, the air placed. The lower the tread, the higherseriously affect handling, ride, speedome- valve should also be replaced with a the risk of skidding. ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,new one. The effectiveness of snow tires is lost and clearance between the body and tires if the tread wears down below 4 mm or snow chains. (0.16 in.). 2000 MR2 (OM17475U) 191

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