Chevrolet 1965 CORVAIR Owner's Manual page 37

TIRE CARE
Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pres-
sures. Over-inflation can adversely affect riding comfort,
quietness and tire life while under-inflation affects vehicle
handling and tire life.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES
(Based on Original Equipment Tires)
CORVAIR (6.50-134 PR Tires) Cold - Hot**
Average Owner Service up to 5-
Front
Rear
Front Rear
passenger load (normal i nfla-
tion )
Air conditioned models
and convertibles 15 28 18 33
All other models 15 26 18 31
Continuous Service with up to
fu II load ca pacity or h ig h
speeds ( maximu m inflation) 19 30 22 35
NOTE : As shown in the above table, Corvair rear tire pressures
should be maintained at least 11 psi higher than front tire pressures;
CORVAIR .95
7.00 x 14"4 ply S.P. 24 30 28 35
7.00 x 14-6 ply S.P. 24 34 28 39
7.00 x 14-6 ply
I
Light Truck 24 45 28 50
7.00 x 14-8 ply
I
Type 24
60
28 65
Spare Tire...,.lnflate to proper Rear (Cold) pressure. Deflate to correct
pressure when using as front tire.
- After ca r has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than
one mile.
--Pressures can riseas much as 7 pounds above cold figures depending
on loads carried , length of driving, and car speed prior to check .
, Front tire loads increase appreciably with cargo
lci' a ding; therefore the above is recommended for best
steering characteristics.
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Full load capacity of the vehicle is 1 OOOlbs. total.
Consisting of 3 passengers in front seat, 3 passengers
in rear seat and 100 Ibs . luggage.
Manufacturer's original equipment 4 -plyrating tires
are designed and thoroughly tested to meet all normal
requirements of your vehicle as outlined above.
For continuous full load service or heavy duty oper-
ation, eight ply rated tire options are recommended at
the above recommended tire pressures.
Switching Tires
When rear tires are replaced, put new tires on front
and used on rear and reset to recommended tire
pressures. ,
FOR MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE
• Ke. e p tires properly inflated.
• Check regularly for cuts, bruises and puncturing ob-
jects. Nails etc. will often be carried in the tire with
no noticeable loss of air. Do not remove a puncturing
object until prepared to change or repair the tire.
• Avoid unnecessary sudden starts and stops; take curves
and corners slowly .
• Avoid driving over curves, sharp objects or chuckholes.
• Have wheel alignment checked periodically, especially
when tires show unusual wear.