Tire Pressure - Buick Regal 2018 Owner's Manual

(1/16 in) of tread remains. See
When It Is Time for New Tires
0 288.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards)
:
information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a
tire's traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire
manufacturers using
government testing procedures.
The ratings are molded into the
sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
Tire Quality Grading 0 291.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 183.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire Load on an individual tire
:
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and
A tire
recommended inflation pressure.
See Tire and Loading
Information Label under Vehicle
Load Limits 0 183.

Tire Pressure

Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively.
The
:
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.
A label
:
Caution
(Continued)
Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
Premature or
irregular wear.
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
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