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CAUTION
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Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions
may occur and result in an accident causing death or serious injury.
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Excessive wear
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Uneven wear
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Poor handling
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Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
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Poor sealing of the tire bead
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Wheel deformation and/or tire separation
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A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards
NOTICE
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When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.
Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and
cause air leakage, which could result in an accident. If the caps have
been lost, replace them as soon as possible.