Tires – Acura 2009 Accord Sedan User Manual

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We strongly recommend that you do
not drive faster than the posted
speed limits and conditions allow. If
you ever drive in a sanctioned
competitive event at sustained high
speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h),
be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressures as shown below. If you do
not, excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire failure.

Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:

Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
you find either of these conditions.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.

Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
left on the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.

Excessive tread wear.

Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressure for

High Speed Driving

SH-AWD and SH-AWD TECH models

Tires

High Speed Driving

Tire Inspection

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INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR

33 psi (230 kPa ,

2.3 kgf/cm )

32 psi (220 kPa ,

2.2 kgf/cm )

P245/45R18 96V

Front:

Rear:

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