Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Wheels: Description and Operation
WARNING: DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF TIRES ON THE SAME VEHICLE SUCH AS RADIAL, BIAS, OR BIAS-BELTED
TIRES EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES (TEMPORARY SPARE USAGE), BECAUSE VEHICLE HANDLING MAY BE SERIOUSLY
AFFECTED AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Factory-installed tires and wheels are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including full-rated load capacity when inflated to
recommended inflation pressures.
Correct tire pressure and driving techniques have an important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid acceleration and unnecessary
sharp braking increase tire wear.
Replacement tires should follow the recommended:
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Tresses.
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Speed rating.
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Load range.
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Radial construction type.
Use of any other tire size or type may seriously affect:
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Ride.
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Handling.
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Speedometer/odometer calibration.
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Vehicle ground clearance.
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Tire clearance between the body and chassis.
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Wheel bearing life.
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Brake cooling.
Wheels need to be replaced when:
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Bent.
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Dented.
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Heavily rusted.
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Leaking.
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They have elongated wheel hub bolt holes.
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They have excessive lateral or radial runout.
A two-piece lug nut is used, containing the nut and a washer.
Wheel and tire assemblies are attached by five noncentering lug nuts.
When balancing wheels and tires, use T-type balancing weights.
The spare tire is mounted under the frame. The valve stem should he on the top side of the tire to reduce the possibility of accidental valve stem air
leakage.
To equalize tire wear, the tires should be rotated periodically.
