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Tire and Wheel: Inspection: Tires

CAUTION: When replacing a tire, make sure to use tires of the same size, construction and load range as originally installed.
  1. Tire size and tire inflation pressure check Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>General Description>SPECIFICATION .
  2. Cracks, damage and wear check
  3. Tire runout check
    1. Lift up the vehicle.
    2. Slowly rotate the wheel to check rim "runout" using a dial gauge.
    Fig 1: Checking Tire And Wheel Rim Runout Using Dial Gauge
    G10271931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Aluminum wheel
      Axial runout limit Radial runout limit
      1 mm (0.04 in)
    • Steel wheel
    Axial runout limit Radial runout limit
    1.5 mm (0.06 in)
  4. If the rim runout exceeds service limit, replace the wheel.
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