Tires - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

Tires

Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
Keep your tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
Stay within the recommended load limits (see
Load limits in the Index).
Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
Drive at safe speeds.
If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle
has been parked for at least one hour or has
been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can
find proper cold pressure and load limits of
recommended size tires on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
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