Index Chrysler Chrysler Town & Country/Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager - service repair manual 1992 year
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It is recommend that tires equivalent to the original equipment tires be used when replacement is needed. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehicle. The use of oversize tires not listed in the specification charts may cause interference with vehicle compo- WARNING: FAILURE TO EQUIP THE VEHICLE WITH ROTATION Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driv- The suggested rotation method is the ‘‘forward-cross’’ tire rotation method. This method takes advantage of For proper tire rotation, refer to the Owner’s Manual. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Tread wear indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. When tread is 1.6 mm (1/16 in.), the Tire replacement is necessary when indicators ap- pear in two or more grooves or if localized balding REPAIRING LEAKS For proper repairing, a radial tire must be removed from the wheel. Repairs should only be made if the Deflate tire completely before dismounting tire from the wheel. Use lubrication such as a mild soap solution when dismounting or mounting tire. Use tools free of Before mounting tire on wheel, make sure all rust scale is removed from the rim and repaint if necessary. Install wheels on vehicle, progressively tightening wheel nuts to 129 N Im (95 ft. lbs.) torque (See ‘‘Wheels’’). TIRE NOISE OR VIBRATION Radial-ply tire are more sensitive to force impulses caused by improper mounting, wheel irregularities, or To determine if the tires are causing the noise or vibration, drive the vehicle over a smooth road at TIRE WEAR PATTERNS Under inflation results in faster wear on shoulders of tire. Over inflation causes faster wear at center of Excessive camber causes the tire to run at an angle to the road. One side of tread is worn more than the Excessive toe-in or toe-out causes wear on the tread edges of the tire, from dragging of tire. There is a Fig. 3 Tread Wear Indicators . WHEELS TIRES 22 - 3 |