The pressure recommended for all models is carefully calculated
to provide the following:
Check tire pressure monthly or before any extended trip. For best results,
adhere to the following conditions:
| • | The tires should be cold |
| • | Let the vehicle sit for three hours or more |
| • | Drive the car for less than one mile |
Set the tire pressure to the proper specification. Refer to the Inflation
Pressure Conversion Table in
Tire and Wheel Specifications
.
Place valve caps or extensions on the valves in order to keep dust and
water out.
Incorrect pressure can affect driving conditions.
| • | Higher than recommended pressure can cause the following: |
| - | Tire bruising or carcass damage |
| - | Rapid tread wear at the center of the tire |
| • | Lower than recommended pressure can cause the following: |
| - | Rapid and uneven wear on the edge of the thread |
| - | Tire rim bruises and rupture |
| • | Unequal pressure on the same axle can cause the following: |
