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CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and
improperly
used
tires
are
dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as
a
result
of
too
much friction. You could have
an
air-out and
a
serious accident. See
"Loading Your Vehicle"
in
the
Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded
tires.
The
resulting accident could cause
serious
injury.
Check all tires
frequently to maintain the
recommended pressure. Tire
pressure should be checked when
your t i r e s
are
cold.
Overinflated tires
are
more likely
to be cut, punctured, or broken by
a sudden impact, such
as
when
you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause
accidents.
If
your tread is badly
worn, or
if
your
tires have been
damaged, replace them.
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Inflation
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Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label
which is on the driver's door shows the
correct inflation pressures for your tires,
when they're cold. "Cold" means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than a mile.
If your vehicle is equipped with
P245/50ZR16
tires and you'll be
driving at speeds higher than 100 mph
(160 km/h) where it is legal, raise the
"cold" inflation pressure of each tire to
35
psi (240 kPa). When you end this very
high speed driving, reduce the "cold"
inflation pressures to those listed on the
Tire Loading Information label. Never
inflate the tires higher than the maximum
"cold" inflation pressures stated on the
sidewall of the tires.
Don't let anyone tell you that
underinflation or overinflation is all
right. It's not. If your tires don't
haveenougha
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you can get
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Bad wear
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If your tires have too much air
(overinflation), you
can
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Unusual wear
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Rough
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Needless damage
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hazards.
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