Correct Tire Pressure - Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Owner's Manual

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
.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See
.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire Load on an individual tire
:
due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and
cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard A label
:
permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the vehicle
capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and
recommended inflation
pressure. See Tire and Loading
Information Label under
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount
of air pressure to operate
effectively.
The
:
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.
Vehicle Care
Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can
result in:
.
Unusual wear.
Poor handling.
Rough ride.
Needless damage from
road hazards.
The Tire and Loading
Information label on the vehicle
indicates the original equipment
tires and the correct cold
tire inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity.
For additional information
regarding how much weight
the vehicle can carry, and an
example of the Tire and Loading
10-45