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on't let anyone tell you that
rinflation or overinflatio
nght. It's not. If your tires
have enough air (underinflation),
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad hand1
If your tires
(overinflatio
Needless damage from r(
hazards.
When to Check:
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don't forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at 60 psi (420
kPa).
How to Check:
Use
a
good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially if you have radial tires-
which may look properly inflated even if
they're underinflated
.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the Mainte-
nance Schedule. See the Index under
Scheduled Maintenance Sewices.
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front
and
rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Certification/Tire label.
Make certain that
a l l
wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See the I d e x under
Wheel Nut Torque.
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