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PROPER TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
With the right amount of inflation
pressure, you will achieve optimum
tire performance. This means your
tires will wear longer, save fuel
and help prevent accidents.
Unfortunately, a failure to maintain
the correct inflation pressures may
result in rapid wear and uneven
tread wear, improper vehicle
handling and excessive heat buildup
which may result in tire failure.
How
much inflation pressure is required?
If you have
purchased your tires from Dunn Tire,
stop by any of our locations and
have our tire pros check the
pressure on your vehicle's tires. If
necessary, we'll add the right
amount of nitrogen to
meet your vehicle's specifications.
If you would like to check it
yourself, the
correct pressure is specified by the
vehicle manufacturer and can be
found on the tire placard (or
sticker) attached to the vehicle
door edge, door post, glove box door
or fuel door. Keep in mind that
the pressure may be different for
the front and rear tires on your
particular model car or light truck.
NOTE: Evidence of air loss or
repeated under-inflation requires
tire removal and expert inspection.
If you suspect that you have a
problem, please visit a Dunn
Tire location.
How
often should the tire pressure be
checked?
Check tire
inflation pressure (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before every long trip. Tires must
be checked when they are cold; that
is, before they have been run a
mile.
If your vehicle doesn't have a
placard, check the owner's manual or
consult with the vehicle
manufacturer, tire manufacturer or
your local Dunn
Tire for
the proper inflation. In addition to
the cold tire air pressure, the
placard will tell you the maximum
vehicle load and the tire size
recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer.
Can't I tell that the pressure is
low by looking at the tire?
Air
pressure enables a tire to support
the load, so proper inflation is
critical.
Unfortunately, as this picture
demonstrates, it is very difficult
to tell whether radial tires are
under-inflated just by looking at
the tires.
In the same sense, it's important
that you don't over-inflate your
tires. The differences are very
difficult to see but improper
inflation can impact the life of
your tires, your vehicle's handling,
and your gas mileage.
Remember, if you are checking
the tire pressure, it's important to
use an accurate tire gauge.
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