Checking the tire profile (Mitsubishi Lancer 3)

Tires of balanced wheels, if the prescribed pressure is maintained in them conscientiously and if the wheel angles are correctly set, wear out approximately evenly over the entire working surface, see the diagnostics of failures in the section "Tires". Otherwise, it is impossible to provide specific data on the service life of certain types of tires, since the service life depends on various factors:

• Road surface
• Tire pressure
• Driving style
• Climate conditions

Rapid wear of tires occurs with abrupt driving style, sudden acceleration and braking.

Note: The law requires that tires be used to a tread depth of 1.6 mm, i.e. the profile grooves across the entire working surface must be deeper than 1.6 mm. However, it is recommended from a safety point of view to replace tires at a profile depth of 2 mm.

When the profile depth approaches the legal wear limit, that is, when the dial indicator shows a value of 1.6 mm in many places around the circumference of the tire, the tire should be replaced soon.

Please note: M+S tyres have sufficient grip on mud and snow if their tread depth is at least 4 mm.

Attention: Inspect the tires in the places of cuts and determine the depth of the cut with a small screwdriver. If the cut reaches the tire frame, the steel cord will rust from penetrating moisture. At a certain point, the working surface will peel off from the frame and the tire will burst. Therefore, for safety reasons, replace the tire if deep cuts in the profile are detected.