Inflation
--
Tire
Pressure
The Certificatioflire 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
1
mile
(1.6
km).
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 the following:
0
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0
Bad handling
0
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
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. You can’t tell if your tires are properly
inflated simply by looking
at
them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure
to
put the valve caps back
on
the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
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