10-4
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unapproved
tires
and
wheels
may
change
suspension
geometric and performance
characteristics, resulting in
changes to steering, handling and braking of your vehicle. This
can cause unpredictable handling, stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control of the vehicle
or the tire can unexpectedly fail, resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result
in false speedometer and odometer readings.
10.2 Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are
affected by improper tire pressure;
•
Safety
•
Economy
•
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable and safe ride.
Overinflating produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. Both
underinflation and overinflation affect the stability of the vehicle and
can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness
in the steering. Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and
unpredictable steering response or may cause the vehicle to drift
left or right.
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will
reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in
higher fuel consumption.
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed in the Tire Label
(Vehicle Placard), located on the front passenger side inner B-
pillar.
10.2.1 Inspection and Adjustment Procedure
The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted, as well as
inspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage, at least once a
month. Use a good quality pressure gauge to check tire pressure.
Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation.
Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are
underinflated. At the same time, each tire should be inspected for
signs of tire wear or visible damage.
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire
inflation pressures. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 km after a three-hour period. Check tire
WHEELS AND TIRES
