Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate 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 vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to your vehicle. This label listsyour vehicle’s original equipment tires and showsthe correct inflation pressures for your tires whenthey are 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 example ofthe tire and loading information label, see Loadingthe Vehicle on page 4-24. How you load yourvehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort.Never load your vehicle with more weight than itwas designed to carry.When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more. Do notforget to check the compact spare tire, if yourvehicle has one. The compact spare should beat 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional informationregarding the compact spare tire, see CompactSpare Tire on page 5-114.5-64
