Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressureto operate effectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following:• Too much flexing• Too much heat• Tire overloading• Premature or irregular wear• Poor handling• Reduced fuel economyIf your tires have too much air (over-inflation),you can get the following:• Unusual wear• Poor handling• Rough ride• Needless damage from road hazardsA Tire and Loading Information label is attachedto the vehicle’s center pillar. This label lists yourvehicle’s original equipment tires and shows thecorrect inflation pressures for your tires when theyare cold. The recommended cold tire inflationpressure, shown on the label, is the minimumamount of air pressure needed to support yourvehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.For additional information regarding how muchweight your vehicle can carry, and an exampleof the Tire and Loading Information label,see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-20. How youload your vehicle affects the vehicle handlingand ride comfort, never load your vehiclewith more weight than it was designed to carry.When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more.Do not forget to check the spare tire. If yourvehicle has a compact spare tire, it should beat 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional informationsee Spare Tire on page 5-86.5-58
