PRESSURE GAUGES
High quality dial type air pressure gauges are rec-
ommended. After checking pressure with the gauge,
replace valve caps and tighten finger tight.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES
Under inflation (Fig. 1) causes rapid shoulder wear
and tire flexing and can result in tire failure.
Over inflation (Fig. 2) cause rapid center wear and
loss of the tire's ability to cushion shocks.
Improper inflation can cause:
² Uneven wear patterns
² Reduced tread life
² Reduced fuel economy
² Unsatisfactory ride
² The vehicle to drift.
Proper tire pressure can be found on the placard
attached to the vehicle, See Owner's Manual. This pressure has been selected to provide safe ve-
hicle operation, proper vehicle stability, and a
smooth ride. Tire pressure should be checked cold
once per month and more frequently when the weather temperature varies widely. Tire pressure will
decreases when the outdoor temperature drops.
Inflation pressures specified on the placards are
always cold inflation pressure. Cold inflation pres-
sure is obtained after the vehicle has not been
operated for at least 3 hours or driven less than
one mile after being inoperative for 3 hours. Tire
inflation pressures may increase from 2 to 6 pounds
per square inch (psi) during operation. Do NOT reduce
this normal pressure build-up. Cold inflation pressures must not exceed 240 kPa (35
psi) for P-Series standard load tires.
TIRE PRESSURES FOR HIGH-SPEED OPERA- TION
Chrysler Corporation advocates driving at safe
speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits
or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at
high speeds, correct tire inflation pressure is very
important. For speeds up to and including 120 km/h
(75 mph), tires must be inflated to the pressure shown
on the tire placard. For speeds in excess of 120 km/h
(75 mph), tires must be inflated to the maximum
pressure specified on the tire sidewall. Vehicles loaded to the maximum capacity should not
be driven at continuous speeds above 120 km/h (75
mph).
WARNING: OVERINFLATED OR UNDER INFLATED
TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING. SUDDEN
TIRE FAILURE CAN RESULT, CAUSING LOSS OF
VEHICLE CONTROL.
For police or emergency vehicles that must be driven
at continuous speeds over 144 km/h (90 mph), special
high-speed tires must be used. Consult tire manufac-
turer for tire and inflation pressure recommendations.
REPLACEMENT TIRES
The original equipment tires on the vehicle have
been engineered to provide a proper balance of many
characteristics such as:
² ride
² noise
² handling
² durability
² tread life
² traction
² rolling resistance
² speed capability
Failure to use equipment replacement tires may
adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehicle. The use of oversize tires not listed in the specification
charts may cause interference with vehicle com-
Fig. 1 Under inflation Wear
Fig. 2 Over inflation Wear
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