Tribute DX 4WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2002)
3. Tread wear indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. Install a new tire when the indicator bar becomes visible.
Match Mounting Tires
Match Mounting Tires
Match mounting is a technique used to reduce radial runout. Excessive runout is a source of vibration, shimmy and poor handling concerns. Use the
following steps to reduce radial runout:
1. Mark the wheel at the same point as the mark previously made when measuring the tire runout.
2. Dismount the tire and remount it 180 degrees on the wheel so the original mark on the tire is opposite the mark on the wheel.
3. Inflate the tire to specification.
4. Measure the radial runout with Radial Runout Gauge at the center of the tread face: If the radial runout is reduced to acceptable guidelines, the tire
can be used: If the radial runout remains excessive, check the wheel runout.
Tire Lead Diagnosis
Tire Lead Diagnosis
Lead is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel.
Lead can be caused by:
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incorrect wheel alignment
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dragging brakes
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incorrect/uneven tire pressure
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defective tires
If defective tires are suspected in a lead condition, use the following steps to determine the defective tire:
1. Rotate the two front tires.
2. Road test the vehicle: If the vehicle leads to the opposite direction, one of the front tires is at fault
3. Rotate the two front tires back to their original position.
4. Rotate one of the front tires with its corresponding rear tire on the same side of the vehicle.
5. Road test the vehicle: If the lead is corrected, install a new rear tire: If the lead remains, install a new front tire on the opposite side of the vehicle.
