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Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
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 22 .
Inflation - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
Do not let anyone tell you that under
Notice:
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:
Tire overloading and over-heating which
could lead to a blowout.
Premature or irregular wear.
Poor handling.
Reduced fuel economy.
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If your tires have too much air (over inflation),
:
you can get the following:
A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information
label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows
your vehicle's original equipment tires and the
correct inflation pressures for your tires when they
are cold. 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 additional information regarding how much
weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of
the Tire and Loading Information label, see
Loading the Vehicle on page 5 22 . How you load
your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load your vehicle with more weight
than it was designed to carry.
Unusual wear.
Poor handling.
Rough ride.
Needless damage from road hazards.
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