330 VEHICLE CAREalignment. See When It Is Time forNew Tires 0 330 andWheel Replacement 0 335.Use this rotation pattern whenrotating the tires.Do not include the spare tire inthe tire rotation.Adjust the front and rear tires tothe recommended inflationpressure on the Tire and LoadingInformation label after the tireshave been rotated. See TirePressure 0 322 andVehicle Load Limits 0 179.Reset the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem. See Tire Pressure MonitorOperation 0 325.Check that all wheel nuts areproperly tightened. See “WheelNut Torque” under Capacities andSpecifications 0 373, and“Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire” underTire Changing 0 337.{ WarningRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, canmake wheel nuts become looseafter time. The wheel could comeoff and cause a crash. Whenchanging a wheel, remove any rustor dirt from places where the wheelattaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, a cloth or a paper towelcan be used; however, use a scraperor wire brush later to remove allrust or dirt.Lightly coat the inner diameter ofthe wheel hub opening with wheelbearing grease after a wheelchange or tire rotation to preventcorrosion or rust buildup. Do notget grease on the wheel mountingsurface or on the wheel nuts orbolts.When It Is Time for NewTiresFactors such as maintenance,temperatures, driving speeds, vehicleloading, and road conditions affect thewear rate of the tires.
