Tire Inflation

The pressure recommended for any model is carefully calculated to give a satisfactory ride, stability, steering, tread wear, tire life, load carrying capacity, and resistance to bruises.









The metric term for tire inflation pressure is the kilopascal (kPa). Tire pressure may be printed in both kPa and psi. One psi equals 6.9 kPa. Refer to the tire pressure conversion chart for equivalent kPa-psi measurements. Refer to the tire placard located on the left door lock pillar for tire inflation specifications.

Tire pressure, with tires cold (after vehicle has set for three hours or more or driven less than one mile), should be checked monthly or before any extended trip. The front and rear tires require 160 kPa (23 psi) of air. It is normal for tire pressure to increase 28 kPa (4 psi) when the tires become hot during driving. Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure after driving. Bleeding reduces the cold inflation pressure
Valve caps should be on the valves to keep dust and water out.

Tires inflated to higher than recommended pressure can cause:
^ Hard ride.
^ Tire bruising or carcass damage.
^ Rapid tread wear at center of tire.
^ Reduced handling.

Tires inflated to a lower than recommended pressure can cause:
^ Tire squeal on turns.
^ Hard steering.
^ Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread.
^ Tire rim bruises and rupture.
^ Tire cord damage.
^ High tire temperatures.
^ Reduced handling.
^ Reduced fuel economy.

Unequal tire pressure on the same axle can cause:
^ Uneven braking.
^ Steering lead.
^ Reduced handling.
^ Swerve on acceleration.