Warranty

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SAFETY WARNING
Driving on tires with improper in ation pressure is dangerous.
• Under-in ation causes excessive tire heat build-up and
internal structural damage.
• Over-in ation makes it more likely for tires to be cut,
punctured, or broken by sudden impact.
These situations can cause a tire failure - (even if the tire is
properly in ated later) - which could lead to serious personal
injury or death. Consult the vehicle tire information placard
and/or owner’s manual for the recommended in ation pressures.
In addition to tire damage, improper in ation pressure may
also:
• Adversely affect vehicle ride and handling.
• Reduce tire tread wear.
• Affect fuel economy.
Therefore, follow these important recommendations for tire
and vehicle safety, mileage, and economy:
• Always keep the vehicle manufacturer’s recom-
mended in ation pressure in all your tires, including
the spare.
• Check their pressure monthly and before long trips or
carrying extra weight.
Your vehicle’s tire information placard and/or owner’s
manual will tell you the recommended cold in ation pres-
sure for all your tires, including the spare. Examples of
placards are shown in Figures 1 and 2. Your placard may
look differently and have different tire and loading informa-
tion than that shown in either of the  gures. You must
check the driver’s-side door edge or door jamb area
for the actual placard that applies to your vehicle. For
questions about locating or understanding the tire informa-
tion placard, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or ask a
quali ed tire service professional.
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Maximum Pressure Indicated on the Tire Sidewall:
This is the maximum permissible in ation pressure for the
tire only. The vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire
pressures may be lower than, or the same as, the maxi-
mum pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. The vehicle
manufacturer’s speci cation of tire pressure is limited
to your particular vehicle and takes into account your
vehicle’s load, ride, and handling characteristics, among
other criteria. Since there may be several possible vehicle
applications for a given tire size, a vehicle manufacturer
may choose a different in ation pressure speci cation for
that same size tire on a different vehicle. Therefore, always
refer to the in ation pressure speci cations on the vehicle
tire information placard and/or in your vehicle owner’s
manual.
Different Tire Pressures for the Front and Rear Tires:
For some vehicles, the recommended front and rear in a-
tion pressures may be different (such as in the example
shown in Figure 2). Make sure you take this into account
during in ation pressure checks and when rotating tires.
Pressure Loss: Tires can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) per month un-
der normal conditions and can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) for every
10°F (5.6°C) temperature drop. A puncture, leaking valve,
or other damage could also cause in ation pressure loss.
If a tire loses more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, have it
checked by a quali ed tire service professional.
TIPS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION
SAFETY WARNING
In ating an unsecured tire is dangerous. If it bursts, it
could be hurled into the air with explosive force resulting in
serious personal injury or death. Never in ate a tire unless
it is secured to the vehicle or a tire mounting machine.
• Check your tire pressures, including your spare tire,
monthly and before long trips or carrying extra weight.
Be sure to use an accurate pressure gauge.