68 | Section 2 Driving & Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Monarch SE 2004
Lower than recommended pressure can cause:
• Tire squeal on turns.
• Separations.
• Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread.
• Circumferential Breaks.
• Tire container may bruises or rupture.
• Higher Risk of Road Hazard.
• Tire cord breakage.
• Loss of Casing Durability.
• Excessive tire temperature.
• High fuel consumption.
• Reduced handling quality.
Unequal tire pressures on same axle can cause:
• Uneven braking, swerve upon acceleration.
• Steering lead, torque steer.
• Reduced handling quality.
WARNING: Driving on a tire with low air pressure can exceed the
design limits of the tire. Damage to the sidewall of the tire can occur. A
damaged sidewall can burst upon inflation causing serious damage,
injury or death. Aged tires are also susceptible to sidewall damage. For
safety purposes clear the area of people and pets during tire inflation.
Inflate tires using a remote inflation device.
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Example of Underinflation
More wear on edges.
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