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TIRE SIZE COLD TIRE PRESSURE
PNEU DIMENSIONS PRESSIONDES
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Safety First-Basic Tire Maintenance
Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction,
and load carrying capability of your vehicle.
Under inflated tires and
overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure.
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits
Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it
with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall performance of
the vehicle. The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates
the amount of air pressure—measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) - a tire requires to be properly inflated. (You will also find this
number on the vehicle information placard expressed in kilopascals
(kPa), which is the metric measure used internationally.)
The listed amount of air pressure is for maximum load capacity.
When traveling with less then full weight, you may wish to reduce
air pressure slightly for smoother ride
While driving your tires will get warmer, causing air pressure to
increase. To get an accurate pressure reading, you must allow tires
to cool for three hours or more.
For convenience, purchase a pressure gauge to keep in your tow
vehicle. Gauges can be purchased at auto parts stores.
The recommended tire inflation pressure that vehicle manufacturers
provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is cold. The term cold
does not relate to the outside temperature. Rather, a cold tire is
one that has not moved on the road for at least three hours.
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