2015 Polaris Slingshot Owners Manual - Page 67

MAINTENANCE Wheels and Tires WARNING Operating the vehicle with worn tires, improper tires or tires with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of control or accident. Always use the correct size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as recommended in the owner's manual and on safety labels. Always replace tires when tread depth has worn to the minimum requirement. Tire Condition Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface and tread base. If inspection reveals cuts, punctures, cracks or other wear or damage, replace the tire before driving the vehicle. See the SLINGSHOT Service Manual or an authorized dealer. Tire Tread Depth Measure the tread depth near the center of the tread on both tires. • Replace a front tire when tread depth wears to the minimum of 1.6 mm. • Replace the rear tire when tread depth wears to the minimum of 4 mm. Front Tread Minimum: 1.6 mm Rear Tread Minimum: 4 mm Tire Pressure For an accurate reading, check tire pressure when tires are cold. Driving warms the tires and increases tire air pressure. 1. Remove the valve stem cap. 2. Adjust tire pressure to the recommended specification. Refer to safety labels on the vehicle or to the specifications section beginning on page 84. WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation pressure to seat the bead. Tire or rim failure may result. Valve Stem 65