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an inaccurate reading. So never
deflate a warm tire to the specified
pressure.
WARNING!
Do not operate a vehicle with underinflated
tires. The extra heat caused by underinfla-
tion can cause sudden tire failure such as a
tire fire or blow out, which can cause an ac-
cident resulting in death or personal injury.
Low pressure may affect control at the front
wheels, which could result in an accident in-
volving death or personal injury. Keep your
tires inflated to the manufacturer's recom-
mended air pressure.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle to re-
move or install a damaged tire and wheel
assembly if you are not fully qualified and
not equipped with the proper tools and
equipment. Do not attempt to reinflate a tire
that has been run flat. Obtain expert help. A
person can be seriously injured or killed if
using the wrong service methods. Truck
tires and wheels should be serviced only by
trained personnel using proper equipment.
Follow OSHA regulations per section
1910.177.
NOTE
Follow all warnings and cautions contained
within the tire and wheel manufacturers liter-
ature.
Overloaded Tires
Overloading your truck is as damaging to
your tires as underinflation. The following
chart shows how neglect or deliberate
abuse can affect the life of your tires.
Effects of Load and Pressure on
Tire Life
Vehicle
Load
Tire
Pressure
Expected
Total Tire
Mileage
Normal Normal Normal
20% Over 20% Low 70%
40% Over 30% Low 50%
60% Over 35% Low 40%
80% Over 45% Low 30%
Vehicle
Load
Tire
Pressure
Expected
Total Tire
Mileage
100% Over 55% Low 25%
Overinflated Tires
Too much air pressure reduces the tire
tread contact area and results in rapid
wear in the center of the tread.
Overinflating the tires reduces the tread
contact area with the road surface,
concentrating all of the vehicle weight on
the center of the tread. This causes
premature wear of the tire.
WARNING!
Overinflated tires can cause accidents. They
wear more quickly than properly inflated
tires and are more subject to punctures,
cracks, and other damage. They could fail
and cause you to lose control of your vehi-
cle resulting in an accident causing death or
personal injury. Be sure all tires are inflated
correctly according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
MAINTENANCE - Tires
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