Airstream 2012 INTERSTATE Owner's Manual page 36

SPRINTER vAN
suspension parts should be inspected periodically and aligned when needed.
Improper alignment may or may not cause the vehicle to vibrate. However,
improper toe alignment will cause front tires to roll at an angle, which will result
in faster tire wear. Incorrect caster or camber alignment will cause your front
tires to wear unevenly and can cause the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right.
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Vehicle Placard and Tire Inflation Pressure Label
The TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION placard supplies information on the
size and the cold tire inflation pressure for the original equipment tires supplied
with your vehicle. Check the Sprinter manual for all weights and tire information
placard location.
A MOTORHOME TIRE SAFETY ADDENDUM
Airstream owner's packet. Please take the time to read, understand, and
follow the information contained in the booklet.
PROPER TIRE INFLATION
The level of air in your tires affects your vehicle's overall performance. Not
even the highest quality tire will perform well if it's not inflated properly. The
correct pressure varies from vehicle to vehicle and depends in part upon driver
preference. Each vehicle has a recommended inflation pressure, usually found
on a placard. Check the Sprinter manual for all weights and tire information and
the placard location.
Correct tire inflation is a key component in tire care. The recommended inflation
pressures for your tires are indicated on the certification label or in your owner's
manual. Since RVs can be loaded with many different configurations, the load
on each tire will vary. For this reason, air pressure should be checked based
on the load on each individual tire. Cold Inflation Pressure should be adjusted
to handle the maximum tire load, and all tires on the axle should carry the
same inflation pressure. COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE is the tire pressure
checked in the morning before you drive more than a few miles or before rising
ambient temperatures or the sun's radiant heat affects it. Check your tires' air
pressures at least once a month, before each trip and each morning you drive
is included with your
during a trip. Tire pressure should be checked cold, as tire pressure ratings
have been designed with typical running heat/pressure build-up in mind. Make
sure the valves and caps are free of dirt and moisture.
Under Inflation
Under inflation brings a higher risk of susceptibility to damage due to road
hazards, reduces tire casing durability, and causes a loss in fuel economy, plus
uneven or irregular tire wear. Severe under inflation brings about an increased
risk of tread separation, handling difficulties, and possibly tire failure, which is
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