The pressure recommended for all models is carefully calculated
to provide the following:
Check tire pressure monthly or before any extended trip. For best results,
adhere to the following conditions:
| • | The tires should be cold |
| • | Let the vehicle sit for three hours or more |
| • | Drive the car for less than one mile |
Set the tire pressure to the proper specification. Refer to
Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications
in Maintenance
and Lubrication for tire inflation and pressure and refer to the Inflation
Pressure Conversion Table in
Tire and Wheel Specifications
.
Place valve caps or extensions on the valves in order to keep dust and
water out.
Incorrect pressure can affect driving conditions.
| • | Higher than recommended pressure can cause the following: |
| - | Tire bruising or carcass damage |
| - | Rapid tread wear at the center of the tire |
| • | Lower than recommended pressure can cause the following: |
| - | Rapid and uneven wear on the edge of the thread |
| - | Tire rim bruises and rupture |
| • | Unequal pressure on the same axle can cause the following: |
