Subaru Forester: Consumer information and reporting safety defects / Tire information
For U.S.A.
The following information has been
compiled according to Code of
Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part
575”...
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
Identification Number or TIN) are
placed on the sidewall of a tire by
tire manufacturers. These markings
can provide you with useful information
on the tire...
Other information:
You should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation...
New tread
Worn tread
Tread wear indicator
Each tire incorporates a tread wear
indicator, which becomes visible
when the depth of the tread grooves
decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A
tire must be replaced when the
tread wear indicator appears as a
solid band across the tread...