Things You'll Need:
- Air pressure gauge
- Air pressure pump
- Penny
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Step 1
Inspect each tire for foreign objects, bumps and cuts, cracks, splits or excessive wear in the tread. Change position of the vehicle and re-examine the other side of the tires. Repair or replace tires as necessary.
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Step 2
Place a penny in between the tire tread with Lincoln's head in an upside down position. Notice where the top of Lincoln's head hits the tread. Replace the tire if it's flush with the tread or less than 1/16 of an inch deep in three or more places on an individual tire.
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Step 3
Have a professional rotate tires every 7,500 miles or if tread wear is uneven. Balance the tire each time removal from the wheel occurs.
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Step 4
Check air pressure when the tire is cold or make sure a minimum of 3 hours has elapsed before testing the pressure.
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Step 5
Confirm the proper pressure for the VP, SE, EX, EX-L and Coup models as 32psi for front tires and 30psi for rear tires; the LX as 30psi front and 29psi rear and all V-6 and hybrid models as 32psi in all tires.
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Step 6
Adjust air pressure as necessary using an air pressure pump. Remove tire valve cap and place the personal air pressure gauge over the valve. Replace the valve cap.
