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can obtain towing or mechanical assistance. If the spare tire is not properly
inflated, do not resume driving with that tire unless you have no other
option, in which case you should drive only as slowly as is safely possible in
the traffic conditions until you can both get the spare tire properly inflated
and have it checked by a tire professional to ensure that it is safe to use.
PROPER INFLATION
DO NOT DRIVE UNNECESSARILY
ON IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES.
WARNING
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE
CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS
An underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden
tire failure and an accident. If your tires are those that came as original
equipment on your vehicle when it was new, refer to the tire information
placard that came on your vehicle (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door), for the recommended
operating pressures. For replacement tires, ask your BFGoodrich tire retailer
for the correct inflation pressure; if you do not, refer to the tire information
placard that came on your vehicle (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door), for the recommended
operating pressures. These inflation pressures must be maintained as a
minimum. Never exceed the Maximum Pressure rating stated on the tire
sidewall. Note that proper inflation pressures for rear tires may differ from
proper inflation pressures for front tires. The Maximum Pressure rating on
the tire is normally not equal to the placard pressure.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURE IN ALL
YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT LEAST ONCE
EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle handling
and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire failure, loss of
vehicle control, and an accident. Therefore, inflation pressures should be
checked at least once each month and before every long-distance trip. This
applies to all tires, including sealant types and self-supporting tires, which
are as susceptible to losing inflation as any other type of tire if not properly
maintained. Pressures should be checked before the tires have been driven
on or after they have been allowed to cool down to the ambient air
temperature. Driving for even a short distance causes tires to heat up and
their inflation to increase, and recommended tire pressures are for tires
that have not been heated by recent driving on them.
UNDERINFLATION AND OVERINFLATION MUST BE
CHECKED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE
Tires must be checked monthly with a tire pressure gauge. It is impossible
to determine whether tires are properly inflated by simply looking at them.
It is almost impossible to feel or hear when a tire is being run underinflated
or overinflated. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge to check tire pressure
each month. Small and inexpensive tire pressure gauges are available. You
should keep one in your vehicle’s glove box or trunk and use it monthly
and as otherwise needed.
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