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NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your tires have
too
much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
0
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check
the tire pressure
of
the spare tire.
If you have a 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.
Tire
Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
6,000
to
8,000
miles
(10
000
to 13
000
km).
Any time you notice
unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible
and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged
tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires”
and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose
of
regular rotation is
to
achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the
Index
for
scheduled
rotation intervals.
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