Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information page 34

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load capacity. If vehicle loading is limited to that shown as "Re-
duced Load" , the lower inflation pressure shown on the placard
can be used for improved vehicle ride at normal speeds.
Trailer Towing
Vehicles equipped with the " Trailer Assist" package do not have
a vehicle capacity greater than shown in the capacity chart. The
tra iler hitch weight and tongue load must be considered as part of
the vehicle capacity when loading the car.
For trailer towing, inflate the rear tires on a ll models to 35 psi
(240
kPa). Fron t tires sh ould be inflated to the pressure recommended
on the placard for "Vehicle Capacity".
Luggage Racks
The weight of the load p laced on a roof luggage rack, when added
to the passenger and other luggage weight, should not exceed the
" Rated Vehicle Capacity" shown in the Vehicle Loading Capacity
chart.
Snow Tires
Snow tires should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75
mph (120 kmlh). These tires should a lways be inflated to 35 psi
(240 kPa) for load ran ge B tires. Snow tires must be of the same
size and radial construction as the fro nt tires .
Tire Maintenance
Note: New tires, including the spare (except compact type),
should be broken-in for at least 50 miles (80 km) at speeds not to
exceed 55 miles per hour (90 km/h).
• Ch eck pressure regularly .
• Maintain wheels in balance and front suspension in align-
ment.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are built into
the origi nal equipment tires to
assist you in determining when
your tires should be replaced. Many
states have laws requiring tire
replacement at this point.
These indicators are molded into
the bottom of the tread grooves
and w ill appear as 13 mm
(1/2
inch )
Tread Wear Indicator
wide bands when the tread depth becomes 2 mm ( 1 1!6 inch ).
When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves, the
tire should be replaced.