Tires – HONDA 2007 Civic Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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.

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.

Excessive tread wear.

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

You should look for:

The compact spare tire pressure is:

For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional information about
your tires, see page

.

Optional for U.S. Si

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Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressure

Tires

Tire Inspection

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TREAD WEAR INDICATOR

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

32 psi (220 kPa ,

2.2 kgf/cm )

215/45R17 91W

competitive event at sustained high

speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h),

be sure to adjust the cold tire

pressures as shown in the following

We strongly recommend that you

do not drive faster than the posted

speed limits and conditions allow. If

you ever drive in a sanctioned

Si model only

High Speed Driving

Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressure
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa ,

2.4 kgf/cm )

P205/55R16 89H

Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa ,

2.2 kgf/cm )

Si model only

chart. If you do not, excessive heat

can build up and cause sudden tire

failure.

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