Owner`s manual

Pressures should be checked when tires are cold, in other words, before

they have been driven on. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires

to heat up and air pressure to increase.

Checking pressure when tires are hot:

If pressures are checked after tires have been driven for more than three

minutes or more than two kilometers the tires become hot and the pressures

will increase by approximately 4 psi. Therefore when the tire pressure is

adjusted under these conditions, it should be increased to a gauge reading of

4 psi greater than the recommended cold inflation pressure.

For Example Only:

Gauge reading of hot tire: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 psi (220 kPa)

If recommended cold inflation pressure is: . . . . . 30 psi (205 kPa)

Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4 psi = . . 34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa)

Therefore: add 2 psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (15 kPa)

Check cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within 24

hours. “Bleeding” air from hot tires could result in under-

inflation. Use an accurate tire gauge to check pressures. Never

allow children to inflate or deflate tires.

FOR SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES

CHECK INFLATION PRESSURES AS SOON AS

POSSIBLE FOLLOWING A LOW PRESSURE WARNING

Low pressure warning systems are designed to alert the driver to a low air

pressure situation in at least one tire on the vehicle. While your ZP tires are

designed to provide continued mobility in the event of an air loss, the

sooner you respond to a warning and take corrective action, the greater

the likelihood that the tire can be returned to service.

Always visually inspect your Michelin

self-supporting tires

and use a pressure gauge to check the air pressure in all 4

tires following any low pressure warning. (Unless advised to

do otherwise by the manufacturer of your low pressure

warning system.)

If the tire pressure is at or below 18 PSI, proceed to the nearest

participating Michelin

retailer (or a representative of your

vehicle manufacturer if advised to do so in your vehicle owner’s

manual) and have the tire demounted and thoroughly inspected

for possible internal damage.

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