Inflation Pressure - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

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PART NO.
TIRE SIZES & PLY RATING
TIRE PRESSURES
STANDARD C. O OL HOT
UPTOVEHICLE}FRONT
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LOAD LIMIT REAR
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OPTIONAL
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PASS. J_FRONT
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( LBS.) REAR
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VEHICLE CAPACITY
OCCUPANTS
TRUNK LOAD
TOTAL
BENCH
SEAT
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DREAR
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BUCKET
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DREAR
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.. Inflation Pressure
To ensure the proper tire inflation
pressure for your particular require-
ments, follow the recommendations on
the tire placard affixed to the left door
of your vehicle. A typical placard is
shown here. The placard on the door
specifies the size and ply of the tires
1. Tire . inflation pr.essures may increase
as much as six (6) pounds per square
inch (PSI) when hot.
2. For continuous high speed operation
(over 75 MPH) increase tire inflation
pressure 4 pounds per squar.e inch
over the recommended pressures up
to a maximum of 32 pounds per square
inch cold for 4 ply rating tires, or 40
pounds per square inch cold for 8 ply
tires. Sustained speeds above 75 mph
are not recommended when the 4
pounds per square inch adjustment
would require pressures greater than
the maximums stated above.
3. Cold tire inflation pressure : after vehi-
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installed on your vehicle, plus the
recommended tire pressures, and ca-
pacity of your vehicle. Keep tires
properly inflated, and check inflation
pressure at least monthly. This will
ensure you of the best tire life and
riding comfort over the full range of
normal driving conditions.
cle has been inoperative for three (3)
hours or more, or driven less than one
(1)
mile. .
Hot tire inflation pressur.e: after vehicle
has been driven ten (10) miles or more
at 60-70 MPH.
4. Station Wagon loads should be distri-
buted as far forward as possible.
5. Vehicles with luggage racks do not
have a vehicle load limit greater than
specified.
6. When towing trailers, the allowable
passenger and cargo load must be
reduced by an amount equal to the
trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.