Inflation Pressure
For tire pressure and maximum tire load rating specifications, refer to the
tire loading information sticker located on the driver's door opening, below the
door latch.
The metric unit for tire inflation pressure is the kilopascal (kPa), although
inflation pressures are usually given in both kPa and psi. To convert between kPa
and psi, use the following conversion formula:
1 psi = 6.9 kPa
Important: Tire valve caps must always be installed onto the tire valve to keep dirt and
moisture out of valve.
Maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is essential to proper vehicle performance.
The specified inflation pressure is carefully calculated to provide satisfactory
ride, stability, precise steering, proper tire wear, and resistance to road damage.
Tire inflation pressure should be inspected when the tires are cold. Cold tires
are defined as tires on a vehicle that have not been driven for at least 3 hours,
or more than 1 mile.
As a vehicle is driven, the tires heat up. It is normal for
tire inflation pressure to increase by at least 28 kPa (4 psi),
when tires heat up. Therefore, on a vehicle with warm tires, never attempt to correct
tire pressure by letting air out of the tire; wait until the tire cools down to
check and adjust tire pressure. Letting air out of a warm tire reduces the cold
inflation pressure.
Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pressure can lead to the following symptoms:
Over-Inflation
• | Tire bruising or carcass damage |
• | Rapid tread wear at center of tire |
Under-Inflation
• | Rapid tread wear on tire edges |
• | Tire bruises or bead rupture |
Unequal-Inflation Pressure On Same Axle