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Sidewall Tread surface

Figure 1-21. Tread Wear Indicators

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TIRE REPLACEMENT See Figure 1-21. Tread wear indicator bars appear on tire tread surfaces when 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) or less tire tread remains. Arrows on tire sidewalls pinpoint location of wear bar indicators. Always remove tires from service before they reach the tread wear indicator bars, indicating 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) tread pattern depth remaining. New tires are needed if any of the following conditions exist. Tire wear indicator bars become visible on the tread sur- Tire cords or fabric become visible through cracked side- walls, snags or deep cuts. A bump, bulge or split in the tire is found. Puncture, cut or other damage to the tire that cannot

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