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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 Uniroyal 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 PRESSURES 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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