Sidekick JS 2D 2WD L4-1.6L (1998)
Tires: Service and Repair
TIRE ROTATION
To equalize wear, rotate tires according to left figure periodically. Set tire pressure.
NOTE: Due to their design, radial tires tend to wear faster in the shoulder area, particularly in front positions. This makes regular rotation
especially necessary.
TIRE MOUNTING
1. Use a tire changing machine to mount or demount tires. Follow equipment manufacturer's instructions. Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone to
change tires as they may damage tire beads or wheel rim.
2. Rim bead seats should be cleaned with a wire brush or coarse steel wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and light rust. Before mounting or
demounting a tire, bead area should be well lubricated with approved tire lubricant.
3. After mounting, inflate to 240 kPa (35 psi) so that beads are completely seated.
WARNING:
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Do not stand over tire when inflating. Bead may break when bead snaps over rim's safety hump and cause serious personal injury.
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Do not exceed 240 kPa (35 psi) pressure when inflating. If 240 kPa (35 psi) pressure will not seat beads, deflate, re-lubricate and
reinflate.
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Over inflation may cause bead to break and cause serious personal injury.
4. Install valve core and inflate to proper pressure.
TIRE REPAIR
There are many different materials and techniques on the market to repair tires. As not all of these work on all types of tires, tire manufacturers
have published detailed instructions on how and when to repair tires. These instructions can be obtained from each tire manufacturer.
