Checking the condition of the tires and their inflation pressure (Honda Accord 6)

(every 400 km [250 miles] or weekly)

Insufficient tire inflation pressure

Cup-shaped defects

The following are possible reasons for the formation of cup-shaped defects:

• The tires are underinflated or there is a mechanical deviation (wheel imbalance or rim deformation).
• The steering rods or steering pendulum arm have become loose, or the listed components are worn out.
• Front suspension components are damaged, worn, or loose.

Tire inflation pressure too high

The toe-in adjustment is out of adjustment or the wheel camber is too great

Flaky tread wear caused by wheel misalignment

A conscientious attitude to regular tire checks will allow the driver to avoid annoying delays associated with a tire failure while driving. In addition, the nature of the tread wear can be used to identify early developing defects in the suspension and steering components.



The minimum permissible tread depth is 1.6 mm. You can assess the degree of tread wear using a special inexpensive device - ask in car accessory stores.



Pay attention to any signs of uneven tread wear. Local defects such as cupping, flattening, etc. usually result from incorrect front wheel alignment or wheel balancing. To identify and eliminate faults, the car should be taken to a specialized auto repair shop or service station.



Carefully inspect the tires of all wheels for cuts, punctures, and foreign objects stuck in the grooves of the tread pattern. Sometimes a punctured tire continues to hold air inside itself for some time because the object that punctured the tire continues to remain stuck in it. A slow deflating tire may be caused by a defective tire inflation valve nipple - check the condition of the nipple.



Carefully inspect the tread for any objects stuck in it or for leaks in the repair "plugs" used to repair small punctures in the tire. You can easily verify the presence of a puncture by wetting the suspected area of the tire surface with a solution of soapy water - if there is a puncture, the water will begin to bubble. Small punctures are easily repaired in tire shops. Carefully inspect the inner walls of the tires of all four wheels for any leaks of brake fluid. If any are found, immediately check the condition of the corresponding brake mechanisms and the hydraulic lines connected to them.



Maintaining the required tire inflation pressure will significantly extend the service life of the wheels, and will also provide maximum comfort when driving and will not reduce the car's controllability. Remember that it is almost impossible to correctly determine the tire pressure by eye, especially when it comes to radial tires. It is necessary to always have a suitable pressure gauge at hand - the readings of the compressor inflation gauges at gas stations and service stations should not be trusted.

Check the tire inflation pressure when the wheels are cold - it is assumed that the car has driven no more than one mile in the last three hours. Remember that an increase in pressure by 0.3÷0.6 kgf/cm² as a result of the wheel warming up is a completely natural phenomenon.



Remove the protective cap from the tire inflation valve and press the pressure gauge nozzle firmly to the valve outlet, squeezing the nipple stem. Read the reading and compare it with the standard data, adjust the pressure if necessary. Do not forget to screw the protective cap back on the valve to prevent moisture and dirt from getting into the nipple. Check the pressure in all wheels, including the spare.

Note: The inflation pressure of a compact type spare tire is usually significantly higher than that of a regular tire.