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permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity
weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label” under
Vehicle Load Limits 0 211.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Caution
Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can
result in:
. Tire overloading and
overheating which could lead to a blowout.
. Premature or
irregular wear.
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Caution (Continued)
. Poor handling.
. Reduced fuel economy.
Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can result in:
. Unusual wear.
. Poor handling.
. Rough ride.
. Needless damage from road hazards.
The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the
correct cold tire inflation
pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air
pressure needed to support the
vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 211.
How the vehicle is loaded affects
vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to
carry.
When to Check
Check the tires once a month or more. Do not forget the compact spare, if the vehicle has one. The cold compact spare tire pressure should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). See Compact Spare Tire 0 381.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure.
Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold, meaning
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more
than 1.6 km (1 mi).
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire
gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the