Owner`s manual

TIRE MIXING
Michelin
®
tires are radial tires and for best performance it is recommended
that the same size and type of tire be used on all four wheel positions.
Before mixing tires of different types in any configuration on any vehicle,
be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer’s Owner‘s Manual for its
recommendations.
It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s
manual when mixing, matching or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive
vehicles, as this may require special precautions.
MICHELIN
®
DOES NOT RECOMMEND MIXING SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO
PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES WITH NON-ZP TIRES OTHER THAN THE TEMPORARY
USE OF THE SPARE TIRE.
WINTER DRIVING
Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition
of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S, or M&S. On such tires, this
designation is molded into the sidewall. Tires without this notation are not
recommended for winter driving.
While All-Season tires are designed to provide reliable
performance in some winter conditions, the use of
four (4) winter tires is recommended for optimum
performance. Tires designated for use in severe
winter conditions are marked on at least one
sidewall with the letter “M” and “S” plus a pictograph of a
mountain with a snowflake on it.
TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT
To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires. Refer
to your vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on tire rotation. If you do
not have an owner‘s manual for your vehicle, Michelin
®
recommends
rotating your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10,000 to 12,000 km).
Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended. Your tires should be
rotated at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 6,000
miles (10,000 km). This is true for all vehicles.
When rotating tires with a directional tread pattern, observe the arrows
molded on the sidewall which show the direction the tire should turn.
Care must be taken to maintain the proper turning direction.
Some Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) may not recognize that a
tire has been moved to a different position on your vehicle. Make certain
that your TPMS system is reset, if necessary, so as to correctly identify the
location of each tire on your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual
or your vehicle dealer.
Determine whether rotated tires require tire inflation adjustment as front
and rear position tire pressure may vary according to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specification due to the actual load on that wheel position.
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