Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
WARNING: The tires should be regularly checked for wear and to make sure that there are no cuts, bulges, or exposure of the ply/cord structure. Do not drive with tires which are worn, damaged, or inflated to the incorrect pressure. The safety of the vehicle and occupants will be adversely affected.
Always consider tire conditions when driving, and regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of distortion (bulges), cuts, or wear.
Good driving practice will improve the mileage you obtain from your tires and avoid unnecessary damage.
-
Always ensure that the tire pressures are correctly adjusted.
-
Always observe the posted speed limits and advisory speeds.
-
Avoid pulling away quickly or hard acceleration.
-
Avoid making fast turns or braking sharply.
-
Avoid potholes and objects in the road.
-
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking.
CAUTION: Avoid contaminating tires with vehicle fluids that can cause damage.
Tire wear
WARNING: The tire wear indicators show the minimum tread depth recommended by the tire manufacturer. Tires which have worn to this point will have reduced grip and poor water displacement characteristics.
Tires fitted as original equipment have tread wear indicators molded into the tread pattern. Triangles on the tire sidewall indicate the location of the treadwear indicators.
When the tread has been worn down to approximately 2/32 inch (1.6 mm), the indicators start appearing at the surface of the tread pattern, producing the effect of a continuous band of rubber across the width of the tire.
A tire must be replaced as soon as an indicator band becomes visible or the tread depth reaches the minimum permitted by legislation.
Note: Fisker will evaluate tire wear when servicing your vehicle.
Wheel alignment and tire balance
Unbalanced wheels (sometimes noticeable as vibration through the steering) may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, you should balance your wheels as required.
Note: If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the tire only) or becomes abnormally excessive, you should check the wheel alignment.
Wheel and tire rotation
Front Wheel Drive vehicles
All Wheel Drive vehicles
Rotating the tires is recommended to ensure the tires wear evenly. Rotate the wheels and tires from their current position to their new position shown in illustration applicable for your vehicle. This will allow the tires to have approximately the same length of service life.
Fisker recommends rotating the tires every 6,000 miles(9,600 km).
Note: Winter tires may require rotating at different intervals. Use the tire manufacturer’s recommended intervals.
Punctured tires
WARNING: Do not drive the vehicle with a punctured tire. Even if the punctured tire has not deflated, it is unsafe to use as the tire may deflate suddenly at any time.
Your vehicle is fitted with tubeless tires, which may not leak when penetrated, provided the object remains in the tire.
If, however, you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive slowly while avoiding heavy braking or sharp steering, and when safe to do so, stop the vehicle.
Inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated and does not appear to have any damage to the sidewall, try to repair it using the tire repair kit. See Tire Repair Kit Overview. If you cannot detect the cause or the tire is too heavily damaged, have the vehicle recovered to a tire repair center, or contact Fisker via the Fisker App to have the vehicle inspected.
A puncture will eventually cause the tire to lose pressure, which is why frequent checking of tire pressures is important. Punctured or damaged tires must be permanently repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Tire degradation
Tires in general are considered a wear item, as they will wear out and need to be replaced. Based on individual driving patterns, road conditions, vehicle load and environmental conditions tires will wear differently over time. It is recommended that the tires be checked and rotated at the specified intervals to maintain optimal tire longevity and performance.
Tires can also degrade over time due to the effects of ultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, high loads, and environmental conditions. Tires should be regularly checked even if the vehicle is not being driven and be replaced every six years, but may require replacement more frequently.
Note: Check tire manufacturer’s recommendations for more information.