Honda Accord: Tire Service Life
The service life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including, but not limited to, driving habits, road conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old. It is also recommended that all tires, including the spare, be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
The last four digits of the TIN (tire identification number) are found on the sidewall of the tire and indicate the date of manufacture (See Tire Labeling).
Tire Inspection
Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
You should look for:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire ...
Tire Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check t ...
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Sleep and Wake-up Mode Test
1. Shift to the sleep mode:
Close all doors. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and remove the key, then
open and close the driver's door. If the
MICU receives no further inputs listed below, i ...
Parts Marking
To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle
identification number (VIN). Original parts
have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive ...
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