Inflation - Tire Pressure - Buick 2005 LeSabre Owner's Manual

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus
the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-31.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and
the original equipment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See "Tire and Loading Information
Label" under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31.
Inflation - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate
effectively.
5-60
Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that
under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is not.
If your tires do not have enough air (under-inflation),
you can get the following:
•
Too much flexing
•
Too much heat
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Tire overloading
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Premature or irregular wear
•
Poor handling
•
Reduced fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (over-inflation), you
can get the following:
•
Unusual wear
•
Poor handling
•
Rough ride
•
Needless damage from road hazards