How to Inspect Tires in a Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a cross-over SUV. It's important that you check the tires in your Toyota Highlander every 3,000 miles to prevent accidents. Tire inspections include checking the tire pressure and visually inspecting the tires.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Tire pressure gauge

1. • 1

     Insert a tire pressure gauge into the tire's valve stem (the nozzle on the side of the tire) to check the air pressure (PSI) of the tires. Press the gauge down until you don't hear a hiss of air. Note the reading. Check the sticker on the driver's side door to find out what the maximum PSI should be. Add or subtract air to your tires if your PSI indicates it. Once you add or subtract air from tires, don't forget to double-check the PSI again.

   • 2

     Look at the tires for damage, cracking, bulges or nails and other objects embedded in the tires. You should also check for uneven wear. Uneven wear can indicate the tires need rotation, are misaligned or are over- or under-inflated.

   • 3

     Examine the tread of the tires. Check for tire wear bars-bars in the tires across the treads. If you see these, the tread has worn down and tire needs replacing. You can also inspect tread by taking a penny and inserting it into the tire groove with Lincoln's head upside-down. If you see all of Lincoln's head, the tire's too worn and needs replacing.

   • 4

     Replace any needed tires with the correct size tires. Go to GoodyearTires to find out the correct size tires for your Toyota Highlander.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you check the PSI and tread of all five tires, including the spare.

• Check the PSI when it's colder outside and you haven't used the car for a few hours.

• Do not look on the wall of the tire for the correct PSI. Always go with your vehicle owner manual's recommendations.

• Never inflate your tires beyond the PSI noted on the sticker in your c