Tire Mounting and Demounting - Vitara JS (2Dr) 2WD (1999)
Tires: Service and Repair
Replacement Tires
REPLACEMENT TIRES
When replacement is necessary, the original equipment type tire should be used. Replacement tires should be of the same size, load range and
construction as those originally on the vehicle. Use of any other size or type tire may affect ride, handling, speedometer/ odometer calibration, vehicle
ground clearance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis.
NOTE: Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial, bias and bias-belted tires except in emergencies, because vehicle
handling may be seriously affected and may result in loss of control.
It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs on the same axle. If necessary to replace only one tire, it should be paired with the tire having the
most tread, to equalize braking traction.
The metric term for tire inflation pressure is the kilopascal (kPa). Tire pressures will usually be printed in both kPa and psi on the Tire Placard. Metric
tire gauges are available from tool suppliers. The chart, left table, converts commonly used inflation pressures from kPa to psi.