User's Manual

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TIRE CARE
NORMAL TIRE WEAR
The characteristics for normal tire wear on
the Karma are defined as:
• A uniform thickness of usable rubber
across the entire tread width of the tire.
• The tread depth at the shoulder rib is
reduced compared to the center of the
tire. This helps the Karma achieve
excellent steering and dry road
handling performance.
• Under typical operating conditions, the
shoulder rib may appear to be wearing
at an accelerated rate. Depending on
driving style, this may apply more to the
front tires than the rear tires.
Note: Shoulder ribs will still have usable
tread rubber, even though they appear
worn.
CAUTION: Karma OE tires are
classified as summer tires and use a
softer rubber compound for driving
conditions above 50°F (10°C). Hard
cornering and large steering angle
maneuvers will accelerate shoulder rib
wear.
ASSESSING TIRE WEAR
1. Locate wear indicator bars between
adjacent tread ribs, the bars will align
with one of the nine triangle indicators
near the upper sidewall of the tire.
2. Inspect the wear indicator bars closely,
once the bars become flush with the
road contact surface of the tire, replace
tires immediately.
Note: Your Karma Service Provider will
evaluate tire wear when servicing your
Revero.