NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have
too
much air (overinflation),
you can get:
Unusual wear
0
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
0
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).
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.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(
10
000
to
13
000
km)
for any signs of unusual wear.
If
unusual wear is present, 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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