Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual page 66

flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to
the tire.
Check and set tire pressure at ambient temperature before starting to drive
the vehicle or 15 - 20 minutes after a drive.
The tyres fitted in the vehicle meet the requirements of BIS and they would
comply with the requirements under the CMVR 1989, as mentioned
Notification SO 2953E.
The service life of a tire is dependent upon various factors including but not limited
to;
• Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven
Do not use a tire, wheel size or speed rating other than that specified for your
vehicle on the tire placard. Combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may
change suspension geometric and performance characteristics, resulting in
changes to steering, handling and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling, stress to steering and suspension components. You
could lose control of the vehicle or the tire can unexpectedly fail, resulting in an
accident and/or personal injury.
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
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11.2 Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of
your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure;
• Safety
• Economy
• Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable and safe ride. Overinflating
produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. Both underinflation and overinflation
affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or
over responsiveness in the steering. Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and
unpredictable steering response or may cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the
tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for
earlier tire replacement. Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and
results in higher fuel consumption.
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed in the Tire Label (Vehicle
Placard), located on the front passenger side inner B-pillar.
11.2.1 Inspection and Adjustment Procedure
The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted, as well as inspected for signs of
tire wear or visible damage, at least once a month. Use a good quality pressure
gauge to check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining
proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are
underinflated. At the same time, each tire should be inspected for signs of tire wear
or visible damage.
WHEELS AND TIRES
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