Tire Inflation

The pressure recommended for any vehicle is carefully calculated to give a satisfactory ride, handling, tread life and load carrying capacity.

Tire pressure, with tires cold, (after vehicle has sat for three hours or more, or been driven less than one mile) should be checked monthly or before any extended trip and set to the specifications listed on the tire placard located on rear face of drivers door. Tire pressure will increase about 1 psi for every 10° F of temperature increase.

Valve caps or extensions should be on the valves to keep dust and water out.

Higher than recommended pressure can cause:
^ Hard ride.
^ Reduced handling.
^ Rapid tread wear at center of tire.

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 breakage.
^ High tire temperatures.
^ Reduced handling.
^ High fuel consumption.

Unequal pressure on same axle can cause:
^ Uneven braking.
^ Steering lead or pull.
^ Reduced handling.
^ Torque steer.