Section 57 (Wheel And Tire System): Tire: Inspection: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Take stones, glass, nails etc. out of the tread groove.
Replace tires in the following cases.
CAUTION:
- When replacing a tire, make sure to use only tires of the same size, construction and load range as originally installed.
- Use a tire changer when removing the tire from the wheel.
- On models equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, do not use the bead breaker in a 90° area centered on the transmitter to prevent damaging the transmitter.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Tire Angle
- To prevent damaging the transmitter, set the tire changer boom in the position as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmitter Location
1. If large cracks on side wall, damage or cracks on the tread is found.
2. When the "tread wear indicator" appears as a solid band across the tread.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Tread Wear Indicator
When a crack on tire valve is found, replace the tire valve.