Tire Pressure - Chevrolet Equinox 2021 Owner's Manual

Recommended Inflation Pressure
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown on the
tire placard. See Tire Pressure 0 283 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 193.
Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in
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which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim A metal support for a tire and
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upon which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall The portion of a tire between
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the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating An alphanumeric code
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assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction The friction between the tire
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and the road surface. The amount of
grip provided.
Tread The portion of a tire that comes
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into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
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sometimes called wear bars, that show
across the tread of a tire when only
1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0 290.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards) A tire information system
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that provides consumers with ratings
for a tire's traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined by
tire manufacturers using government
testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 292.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb) plus the
rated cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0 193.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire due to curb
weight, accessory weight, occupant
weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
attached to a vehicle showing the
vehicle capacity weight and the original
Narrow bands,
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The number
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A label permanently
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Vehicle Care
equipment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See Tire and Loading
Information Label under Vehicle Load
Limits 0 193.

Tire Pressure

Tires need the correct amount of air
pressure to operate effectively.
Warning
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good. Underinflated
tires, or tires that do not have
enough air, can result in:
Tire overloading and overheating,
which could lead to a blowout.
Premature or irregular wear.
Poor handling.
Reduced fuel economy.
Overinflated tires, or tires that have
too much air, can result in:
Unusual wear.
Poor handling.
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