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Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured
or
broken by a sudden impact
--
such as when
you
hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If
your
tread is badly worn, or
if
your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
Inflation
--
Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on
the driver’s side rear passenger 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:
Too
much flexing
Too much heat
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Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If
your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
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Needless damage from road hazards.
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