Honda 2005 Civic Owner's Manual page 181

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If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot [driven for several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4
kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinflated.
You should use your own tire
pressure gauge whenever you check
your tire pressures. This will make it
easier for you to tell if a pressure
loss is due to a tire problem and not
due to a variation between gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Recommended Tire Pressures
Normal Driving
The following charts show the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal driving conditions and
speeds.
U.S.: DX, Value Package, HX, Canada: DX
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
P185/70R14 87S 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1
kgf/cm )
Canada: LX
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
P185/65R15 86H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1
kgf/cm )
U.S.: LX, EX, Special Edition, Canada: Si, REVERB
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
P195/60R15 87H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1
kgf/cm )
The compact spare tire pressure is:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
High-Speed Driving
U.S. DX, Value Package, HX and
Canadian DX models only
Honda strongly recommends that
you not drive faster than posted
speed limits and conditions allow. If
you decide it is safe to drive at high
speeds (over 100 mph or 160 km/h),
be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressures as shown below. If you do
not, excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire failure.
U.S.: DX, Value Package, HX, Canada: DX
Cold Tire Pressure
for High-Speed
Tire Size
Driving
P185/70R14 87S 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4
kgf/cm )
Tires
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