With the right amount of air pressure, you will achieve optimum tire performance.
This means your tires wear longer, save fuel, and help prevent accidents. The "right
amount" of air is the pressure specified by the vehicle manufacturer, which may
be different on the front than the rear tires on your particular model car or light
truck. The correct air pressure is shown on the tire placard (or sticker) attached
to the vehicle door edge, door post, glove box door, or fuel door. If your vehicle
doesn't have a placard, check the owner's manual or consult with the vehicle manufacturer,
tire manufacturer or your local tire dealer for the proper inflation.
The tire placard tells you the maximum vehicle load, the cold tire air pressures
and the tire size recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
If you don't take proper care of your tires, the results can be serious. Most tire
companies are either supplying a handbook or are molding a safety warning right
onto the tire sidewall. Motorists are strongly advised to follow the vehicle owner's
manual or tire placard in the vehicle for proper inflation and loading.
Only specially trained persons should mount or demount tires. An explosion of a
tire and wheel assembly can result from improper or careless Remember, mounting
and demounting tires and wheels should be left to skilled professionals who are
aware of the safety hazards involved and who have the proper tool and equipment
to do the job safely.