User Guide

• Check inflation pressure when the tires are “cold.” Tires are
considered “cold” when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or if the vehicle has been driven less
than a mile (1.6 km) at moderate speed.
•
Never release pressure from a hot tire in order to reach the
recommended cold tire pressure. Normal driving causes tires
to run hotter and in
flation pressure to increase. If you reduce
inflation pressure when your tires are hot, you may danger-
ously under-inflate your tires.
• If it is necessary to adjust inflation pressure when your tires
are “hot,” set their pressure to 4 psi (28 kPa) above the
recommended cold in
flation pressure. Recheck the inflation
pressure when the tires are cold.
•
If your tires lose more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, the tire,
the valve, or wheel may be damaged. Consult a qualied tire
service professional for an inspection.
•
Use valve caps to keep the valves clear of debris and to help
guard against inflation pressure loss.
TIPS FOR SAFE LOADING
SAFETY WARNING
Driving your vehicle in an overloaded condition is dangerous.
Overloading causes excessive tire heat build-up and internal
structural damage. This can cause a tire failure—(even after
the load is reduced)—which could lead to serious personal
injury or death. Consult the vehicle tire information placard,
certication label, and owner’s manual for the recommended
vehicle load limits and loading recommendations.
•
Always keep the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended
inflation pressure in all your tires, including the spare.
Check their pressure monthly and before long trips or
carrying extra weight.
•
Never exceed the maximum load rating stamped on the
sidewall of your tire.
•
Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or
front/rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) of your vehicle.
•
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for load recommenda-
tions and special instructions (such as for trailer/towing and
snow plow installations).
TIRE DAMAGE, INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE
Evaluation and maintenance of your tires is important
to their performance and the service they provide to you.
Over time and/or through use, the condition of a tire can
change from exposure to everyday road conditions, the
environment, damaging events such as punctures, and
other external factors.
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