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Tire Rotation: Inspection

  1. When the tread has worn down to less than 1.6 mm (0.063 in) or the wear indicator appears across the tread, replace the tire. (Replace the right and left tire as a set).
    Fig 1: Identifying Tire Tread
    G05953652Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. If the tire appears to be worn unevenly, adjust the wheel alignment.
  3. Next, make a tire rotation between front and rear as shown in the figure, to make sure that tires are worn evenly.
    • When the direction of tire rotation is not specified
      Fig 2: Identifying Tire Rotation
      G05953653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • When the direction of tire rotation is specified
      Fig 3: Identifying Tire Rotation
      G05953654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.