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Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflationpressureshouldbeincreasedby3psi(21kPa),
“coldtireinflationpressure.”Coldtireinflationpressure which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not outsidetemperaturecondition.
been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than
Tirepressuremayincreasefrom2to6psi(13to40kPa)
during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure
builduporyourtirepressurewillbetoolow.
1
mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla-
tionpressuremoldedintothetiresidewall.
Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation
Checktirepressuresmoreoftenifsubjecttoawiderange
of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
temperaturechanges.
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
withinpostedspeedlimits.Wherespeedlimitsorcondi-
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
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Tirepressureschangebyapproximately1psi(7kPa)per speeds,maintainingcorrecttireinflationpressureisvery
F(7°C)ofairtemperaturechange.Keepthisinmind important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
whencheckingtirepressureinsideagarage,especiallyin loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera-
12°
theWinter.
tion. Refer to original-equipment information, or an
authorized tire dealer, for recommended safe operating
speeds,loadingandcoldtireinflationpressures.
Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the
outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire
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