Wheels and Tires Inspection and Verification

Wheels And Tires Inspection And Verification

For basic information on the wheels and tires available for this model year.
Wheels and Tires

For specifications for the wheels and tires (pressures, torques, etc).
Specifications

When replacing wheels or tires you must comply with local legislation regarding health and safety and correct fitment.

If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, only approved wheels and tires should be used. If the wheel and tire size is changed (for example from R18 to R20) the TPMS module should be updated with the correct pressure information appropriate to the new wheel and tire set. Update the TPMS module using the approved diagnostic system.

As a general guideline, only replace tires in pairs or as a set, and only with tires of equivalent size and specification.

Confirm the symptoms of the customer complaint.

As much information as possible should be gathered from the driver to assist in diagnosing the cause(s).

1. Before a road test, carry out a basic inspection to make sure the vehicle is safe and legal to drive.

Basic inspection
^ Correct tire inflation.
Specifications
^ Legal tire tread depth.
^ Cuts/Bulges in tire sidewall(s).
^ Tire ply separation.
^ Embedded objects.
^ Wheel rim damage.
^ Correct tire fitment (specification, direction of rotation, etc).
^ Any obvious distortion of the tire (flat/high spots).
^ Worn/Damaged steering or suspension components.
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension