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hours or more, or if the vehicle has been driven less than a mile
at moderate speed.
• Never release pressure from a hot tire in order to reach the
recommended cold tire pressure. Normal driving causes
tires to run hotter and inflation pressure to increase. If you
reduce inflation pressure when your tires are hot, you may
dangerously underinflate your tires.
• If it is necessary to adjust inflation pressure when your tires
are “hot,” set their pressure to 4 psi (28 kPa) above the
recommended cold inflation pressure. Recheck the inflation
pressure when the tires are cold.
• If your tires lose more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, the tire,
the valve, or wheel may be damaged. Consult a qualified tire
service professional for an inspection.
• Use valve caps to keep the valves clear of debris and to
help guard against inflation pressure loss.
TIPS FOR SAFE LOADING
SAFETY WARNING
Driving your vehicle in an overloaded condition is dangerous.
Overloading causes excessive tire heat build-up and internal
structural damage. This can cause a tire failure, even at a later
date, which could lead to serious personal injury or death.
Consult the vehicle tire information placard, certification label,
and owner’s manual for the recommended vehicle load limits and
loading recommendations.
• Always keep the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended
inflation pressure in all your tires, including the spare.
Check their pressure monthly and before long trips or
carrying extra weight.
• Never exceed the maximum load rating stamped on the
sidewall of your tire.
• Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or
front/rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) of your vehicle.
• Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for load
recommendations and special instructions (such as for
trailer/towing and snow plow installations).
TIRE DAMAGE, INSPECTION AND
SERVICE LIFE
Evaluation and maintenance of your tires is important to their
performance and the service they provide to you. Over time
and/or through use, the condition of a tire can change from
exposure to everyday road conditions, the environment,
damaging events such as punctures, and other external factors.
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