How to Inspect Tires in a Honda CR-V
- 1). Verify the tire pressure (PSI) of your tires using a tire pressure gauge. Make sure you check the PSI and tread of all four tires, including the spare. Insert the tire pressure gauge into the tire's valve stem (the nozzle on the side of the tire) and press the gauge down until you don't hear a hiss of air. Note the reading. Find the sticker on the driver's side door to find out what the maximum PSI should be. Newer models of the CR-V will let you know with a warning on your driver's side dash if the PSI gets too low.
- 2). Add or subtract air to your tires as needed. You can add air with a pump available at auto repair stores or at gas stations. Subtract air by pressing on the metal stem of the tire's valve stem with a pen tip.
- 3). Examine the tread of the tires. Check for tire wear bars-bars in the tires across the treads. If you see these, the tread has worn down and tire needs replacing. If you're not certain whether you can see the tire wear bars check the tread with a penny. Insert it into the tire's groove with Lincoln's head upside down. If you see all of Lincoln's head, the tire's too worn and needs replacing.
- 4). Look at the tires for nails embedded in the tires and replace or patch the tires as needed. If you see any cracking or other damage, consider replacing the tire.
- 5). Check the tires for uneven wear. If you notice feathering or odd uneven wear along the edges the tires may need replacement and realignment. Wear on the edges of the tires indicates under inflation, while wear in the middle of the tires indicates over inflation. If you notice wear in the exact same spot on all the tires, the tires probably need rotating.
- 6). Replace any tires (if your tires need replacing) with the correct size tires onto your Honda CR-V. Correct tire sizes include the 215/65R16, P205/70R15, 225/65R17 depending on the year of your Honda CR-V.
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