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SAFETY INFORMATION
For Example Only:
Gauge reading of hot tire: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 psi (220 kPa)
If recommended, cold inflation pressure is:. . . . . . . . . . .30 psi (205 kPa)
Therefore: add 2 psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(15 kPa)
Check cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within
24 hours. "Bleeding" air from hot tires could result in under
inflation. Use an accurate tire gauge to check pressures. Never
allow children to inflate or deflate tires. Always make certain valve
caps are installed on all tire valves to keep out dirt and moisture.
TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the
speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause
it to "explode" from centrifugal force. The energy released by such an
explosion is sufficient to cause serious physical injury or death. Never
allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage
in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly
with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that has lost
traction to spin beyond its speed capability. This is also true when
balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle
engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly.
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high
speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard for
example is more difficult to avoid and if contact is made, has a greater
chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, driving
at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the spare at
once and visit a participating Tire Retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each
type of tire will cause the tire to build up excessive heat which can
cause tire damage that could result in sudden tire destruction and rapid
air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires experience a
sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as
indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions.
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2013 Tire Warranty (stn)
Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012
USA (fus)
(205 + 30 = 235 kPa)
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