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TIRE CARE
Tire Care
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: The tires should be
regularly checked for wear and to
make sure that there are no cuts, bulges or
exposure of the ply/cord structure. Do not
drive with tires which are worn, damaged
or inflated to the incorrect pressure. The
safety of the vehicle and occupants will be
adversely affected.
WARNING: Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are dangerous.
WARNING: Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much flexing. There could be a blowout and
a serious crash. See Vehicle Load Limits.
WARNING: Underinflated tires pose
the same danger as overloaded tires.
The resulting crash could cause serious
injury.
WARNING: Check all tires frequently
to maintain the recommended
pressure.
WARNING: Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires are cold.
WARNING: Overinflated tires are
more likely to be cut, punctured, or
broken by a sudden impact — such as when
hitting a pothole.
WARNING: Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
WARNING: Worn or old tires can
cause a crash. If the tread is badly
worn, replace them.
WARNING: Replace any tires that
have been damaged by impacts with
potholes, curbs, etc.
WARNING: Improperly repaired tires
can cause a crash. Only the dealer or
an authorized tire service center should
repair, replace, dismount, and mount the
tires.
WARNING: Do not spin the tires
excessively (greater than 35 mph
[56 kmh]) on slippery surfaces such as
snow, mud, ice, etc. Excessive spinning may
cause the tires to explode.
The Karma Revero does not use run-flat
tires and does not have a spare tire.
Always consider tire conditions when
driving, and regularly inspect the tread and
side walls for any sign of distortion (bulges),
cuts or wear and adjust air pressures
regularly.
Good driving practice will improve the
mileage you obtain from your tires, and
avoid unnecessary damage.
• Always ensure that the tire pressures
are correctly adjusted.
• Always observe the posted speed limits,
and advisory speeds.
• Avoid pulling away quickly, or hard
acceleration.
• Avoid making fast turns or braking
sharply.
• Avoid potholes and objects in the road.
• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against the curb when parking.
CAUTION: Avoid contaminating tires
with vehicle fluids that can cause
damage.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND TIRE
BALANCE
Unbalanced wheels (noticeable as
vibration through the steering) may affect
vehicle handling and tire life.
Note: If tire wear is uneven (on one side of
the tire only) or becomes abnormally
excessive, the wheel alignment should be
checked.
TIRE ROTATION
Because your Revero is equipped with
different size tires on the front and rear
wheels, the tires can only be moved from
side to side on the same axle pair (front or
rear).