Inflation
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Tire Pressure
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result
of
too much friction.
You
could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
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.
The Certification/Tire label, which is on the rear edge
of
the driver’s door, or on the incomplete vehicle document
in the cab, 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).
You can operate some vehicles at reduced inflation
pressures only when you’ll be carrying reduced loads.
On those vehicles, the minimum cold inflation pressures
for a typical reduced load are printed on the Improved
Ride Tire Pressure label located on the driver’s door.
Weigh the vehicle to find the load on each tire and see
the label for the minimum cold inflation pressures for
that load.
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