Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pressure can lead to the following symptoms:^ Over-inflation:
- Hard ride.
^ Under-inflation:
- Tire bruising or carcass damage.
- Rapid tread wear at center of tire.
- Tire squeal on turns.
- High steering effort.
- Rapid tread wear on tire edges.
- Tire bruises or bead rupture.
- Tire cord breakage.
- High tire temperatures.
- Degraded handling.
- Reduced fuel economy.
^ Unequal-inflation pressure on same axle:
- Uneven braking.
- Steering lead or pull.
- Degraded handling.
- Swerve on acceleration.