Inflation
-
Tire
Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear
edge
of
the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven
no
more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can
get:
Too much flexing
Too
much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your
tires
have too much
air
(overinflation),
you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It
should
be at
60
psi
(420
kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage
to
check tire
pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell
you
the
pressure, especially if you have radial tires
--
which
may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If
your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back
on. They help prevent leaks by keeping
out
dirt and
moisture.
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