Inflation - Tire Pressure - Pontiac 2005 GTO Owner's Manual

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:
•
Too much flexing
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Too much heat
•
Tire overloading
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Premature or irregular wear
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Poor handling
•
Reduced fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (over-inflation), you
can get the following:
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Unusual wear
•
Poor handling
•
Rough ride
•
Needless damage from road hazards
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your
vehicle's center pillar, below the driver's door latch.
This label lists your vehicle's original equipment
tires and their recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown
on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure
needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying
capacity. For more information regarding how much
weight your vehicle can carry, see Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-29.
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