Inflation - Tire Pressure - Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Owner's Manual

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards) A tire information system that
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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 on page 6-68.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs
(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading
the Vehicle on page 5-20.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
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 the Vehicle
on page 5-20.
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The number of
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Load on
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Inflation - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
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:
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Too much flexing
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Too much heat
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Tire overloading
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Premature or irregular wear
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Poor handling
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Reduced fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (over-inflation),
you can get the following:
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Unusual wear
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Poor handling
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Rough ride
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Needless damage from road hazards