F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Service punctures in the tread area only. Never attempt to service punctures in the tire shoulders or sidewalls. In addition, do not service any tire that has
sustained the following damage:
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bulges or blisters
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ply separation
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broken or cracked beads
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fabric cracks or cuts
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tires worn to the fabric, or with wear indicators visible
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punctures larger than 6.35 mm (1/4 inch)
Rotation
To equalize tire wear, tires can be rotated, but not until the cause of unusual or uneven tire wear is determined and corrected. Rotation is recommended
first at 8000-12000-km (5,000-7,500-mile) intervals and every 24000 km (15,000 miles) thereafter.
CAUTION: Vehicles with A/S (all season) front and A/T (all terrain) rear tires can only be rotated side to side. Dual rear wheel vehicles should have
only the front tires rotated side to side.
NOTE:
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All season and all terrain tires might show irregular tire wear if tires are not rotated regularly.
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Typical rotation patterns are shown. Many other rotation patterns are acceptable; however, a single pattern should be used consistently to
maximize the tread life of a tire set.
Service Notes
When replacing tires, it is recommended to use tires of the same size, speed rating, load range and construction type (radial) as originally installed on the
vehicle. Use of any other tire size or type may seriously affect ride, handling, speedometer/odometer calibration, vehicle ground clearance and tire
clearance to the body and chassis.
WARNING: DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF TIRES (RADIAL, BIAS OR BIAS-BELTED) ON THE SAME VEHICLE EXCEPT IN
EMERGENCIES BECAUSE VEHICLE HANDLING CAN BE SERIOUSLY AFFECTED AND MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Consider the following when replacing tires:
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To achieve best all-around vehicle performance, tires of different construction should not be mixed on the same vehicle.
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It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs on the same axle shaft.
