Owner`s manual

cold (at least 3 hours after the vehicle has been stopped and before
it is driven more than 1.6 kilometers or 1 mile). Do not reduce
pressure when tires are hot, use an accurate air pressure gauge to
check pressure and maintain it at the level recommended on the
vehicle tire placard or in the Owner’s Manual. Underinflation produces
extreme flexing of sidewalls and builds up heat to the point that
premature tire failure may occur. Overinflation can cause the tires to
be more susceptible to impact damage. Cold tire pressures, however,
should never be higher than the limit molded on the sidewall.
䡲 LOAD LIMITS
Never exceed the load-carrying limits molded onto the sidewall of
your tires or the maximum vehicle load limit as shown on the vehicle
tire placard, whichever is less. Overloading builds up excessive
heat in the tire and leads to early and/or sudden failure.
䡲 HAZARDS
Avoid running over objects (e.g., chuckholes, rocks, curbs, metal,
glass, etc.) which may possibly cause internal tire damage. Continued
use of a tire that has suffered internal damage (which may not be
externally visible) can lead to dangerous tire failure. Determination
of suspected internal damage requires demounting the tire from its
rim and examination by trained tire personnel.
䡲 WORN TIRES
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced by trained
personnel when 2/32nds inch (1.6mm) of tread depth remain, as
indicated by treadwear indicators molded into the tread grooves. Use
of worn-out tires (less than 2/32nds of an inch remaining tread depth)
increases the probability of tire failure. In most states, it is illegal to
drive with less than 2/32nds of an inch of remaining tread depth.
䡲 SPEED LIMITS
Operating your vehicle in excess of lawful speed limits or the
maximum speeds justified by driving conditions can be dangerous.
Excessive speed creates heat buildup in a tire, leading to possible
tire failure.
䡲 SPEED-RATED TIRES
Speed-rated tires are identified by letters S, T, H, V, W, or Z as either
part of the size designation (e.g., HR), or part of the service
description adjacent to the size designation (e.g., 94H) and indicates
the maximum speed capability of the tire when properly loaded and
inflated. However, even when properly loaded and inflated, driving
for prolonged periods at high speeds can cause tire damage and
possible tire failure which could lead to an accident. Original
equipment speed-rated tires must be replaced with tires of the
same or higher speed rating if the speed capability of the vehicle is
to be maintained. Consult your Hankook dealer for the tires best suited
to your vehicle driving habit. Repairing of speed-rated tires must be
done in accordance with RMA repair procedures and is limited to one
1/4" diameter repair in the tread area.
䡲 TIRE ROTATION
Rotate your tires for longer tire life. Front and rear tires perform
different jobs and can wear differently. Consult your vehicle Owner’s
Manual for mileage recommendations and rotation patterns.