Tires, Checking Condition
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Checks during Pre-Delivery Inspection
-- Check for damage and for any foreign objects that may be lodged in the tire treads and side walls.
Checks during Service
-- Check for damage and for any foreign objects that may be lodged in the tire treads and side walls.
-- Check tire treads for cupping, feathering, one-sided tread wear, porous side walls, cracks, cuts, and rim damage.
-- Check the running direction or interior/exterior positioning.
-- Check tire aging.
NOTE:
Information about tire aging is available in the Wheel and Tire Guide. Refer to TIRES, AGING .
If damage is discovered, the tire must be examined to determine whether a new one must be installed.