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Wheels and Tires - Wheels and Tires S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)
Diagnosis and Testing Inspection and Verification Visual Inspection Chart To maximize tire performance, inspect the tires for signs of incorrect inflation and uneven As a further visible check of tire condition, tread wear indicators are molded into the bottom Tire Wear Diagnosis Uneven wear is usually caused by either excessive camber or excessive toe on tires. Sometimes incorrect toe settings or worn struts will cause severe `cupping' or `scalloped' Severely incorrect toe settings will also cause other unusual wear patterns. Tire Vibration Diagnosis A tire vibration diagnostic procedure always begins with a road test. The road test and During the road test, drive the vehicle on a road that is smooth and free of undulations. If the speed at which the vibration occurs. mechanical or audible how the vibration is affected by changes in the following: engine torque type of vibration - sensitivity: torque sensitive The following explanations help isolate the source of the vibration. Torque Sensitive This means that the condition can be improved or made worse by accelerating, Mechanical Wheel(s) Tire(s) Tire pressure(s) * Wheel nuts Wheel studs * Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system must be inspected for correct operation using the diagnostic tool. - - - |