Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
Wheels: Description and Operation
WARNING: DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF TIRES, SUCH AS RADIAL, BIAS. OR BIAS-BELTED, ON THE SAME VEHICLE
EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES. VEHICLE HANDLING CAN BE SERIOUSLY AFFECTED AND CAN 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 increases tire wear. Replacement tires must follow the recommended:
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tire sizes.
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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 can 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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cracked.
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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.
Wheel and tire assemblies are attached by five noncentering lug nuts.
It is mandatory to use only the tire sizes recommended on the tire chart attached to the vehicle. Larger or smaller tires can damage the vehicle, affect
durability, and require changing the speedometer calibration.
