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Wheels and tires – FORD 2015 Transit Connect User Manual

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It is recommended that the two

front tires or two rear tires

generally be replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted
in the wheels (originally installed
on your vehicle) are not designed
to be used in aftermarket wheels.

The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor
Company may affect the
operation of your tire pressure
monitoring system.

If the tire pressure monitoring
system indicator is flashing, your

tire pressure monitoring system is

malfunctioning. Your replacement

tire might be incompatible with
your TPMS, or some component

of the TPMS may be damaged.

Safety Practices

WARNINGS

If your vehicle is stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., do not

rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the
tires can tear the tire and cause

an explosion. A tire can explode in
as little as three to five seconds.

Do not spin the wheels at
over 35 mph (56 km/h). The

tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.

Driving habits have a great deal
to do with your tire mileage and
safety.

*Observe posted speed limits.

*Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.

*Avoid potholes and objects on

the road.
*Do not run over curbs or hit the
tire against a curb when parking.

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive
there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire
on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic.
This may further damage the flat
tire, but your safety is more

important.
If 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 with

caution until you can safely pull
off the road. Stop and inspect the

tires for damage. If a tire is

under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and

replace it with your spare tire and

wheel. If you cannot detect a

cause, have the vehicle towed to

the nearest repair facility or tire

dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.

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