FORD 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.3 - Manual (Page 196)

• Five tire rotation
To make sure your tires wear
evenly, rotate them as indicated in
the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
If your tires wear unevenly, have
them checked.
Replacing tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible. Due to exposure to
the elements and exhaust you
should replace the spare tire when
you replace the other tires.
Never mix radial bias-belted
tires, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed
on the Certification Label. Make
sure that all tires are the same
size, speed rating, and load
carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on
the label. If you do not follow
these precautions, your vehicle
handling may be effected which
can lead to loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and/or personal
injury.
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