Tire Pressure - Chevrolet 2012 Suburban Owner's Manual

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards)
:
information system 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 on
page 10 69.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
number of designated seating
positions multiplied by
68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated
cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9 16.
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 tire 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 Vehicle
Load Limits on page 9 16.

Tire Pressure

If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the
hybrid supplement for more
The information.
:
Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
A label Notice: 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.
Rough ride.
Needless damage from
road hazards.
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