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244 wheels and tires – FORD 2013 Fiesta v.2 User Manual

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WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you
should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the

sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions
listed below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure
indicated, re-lubricate and try again.
When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)
greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect the person mounting the tire:

1. Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.

2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again.

3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the tire
wheel assembly.

4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional
should do the mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the
tire wheel assembly.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and
handling capability.

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road
tires are replaced on your vehicle.

The two front tires or two rear tires should 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, the system is
malfunctioning. Your replacement tire might be incompatible with your
tire pressure monitoring system, or some component of the system may
be damaged.

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Wheels and Tires

2013 Fiesta (fie)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)