2008 DODGE SPRINTER tire pressure

346 OperationTires and wheels
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Only use sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.
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Tires must be of the correct size for
the rim.
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Break in new tires for approximately
65 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.
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Regularly check the tires and rims
for damage. Dented or bent rims can
cause tire inflation pressure loss or
damage to the tire beads.
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If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check
tire inflation pressure and correct as
required.
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Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under
1/8in (3 mm) for sum-
mer tires and
1/6in (4 mm) for win-
ter tires.
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When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first.
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CAUTION
Vehicles not equipped with Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)*:
For safety reasons, whenever you
change a tire, you must also change
the tire valve.
The following tire valves from the
company Schrader must be used on
the vehicles not equipped with
TPMS*:
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TR 600 for vehicle model type
2500
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TR 418 for vehicle model type
3500
Other tire valves could be damaged
by the specified tire pressures.
Important guidelines
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The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly, i.e. at least each time
you refuel the vehicle. The preferred in-
terval for checking the tire inflation pres-
sure, however, is before each trip.
For more information on checking tire
inflation pressure, refer to "Recom-
mended tire inflation pressure"
(\2
page 361).
Tire inspectionEvery time when checking the tire infla-
tion pressure, the tires should also be in-
spected for the following:\4
excessive treadwear, refer to "Tread
depth".
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the condition of the tread depths, i.e.
uneven tread wear or excessive
treadwear on one side. Turn the front
wheels to full lock if necessary to en-
able you to check the inner edge of
the front tires more easily. You must
also always check the inside of the
tire tread on the rear wheels.
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cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber
Tire care and maintenanceWarning
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Regularly check the tires for damage.
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
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bumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits
in the tread or side of the tire
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foreign objects between the tires
(on vehicles with twin tires)
Replace the tire if any of the above con-
ditions is found.
Also inspect the spare tire periodically
for condition and inflation. Spare tires
will age and become worn over time
even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when neces-
sary.
Tire damageTire damage can be caused
by:
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the vehicle’s operating conditions
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tire aging
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curbs
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foreign objects
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insufficient or excessive tire inflation
pressures
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weather and environmental influenc-
es
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contact with oil, grease, fuel, etc.
Warning
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Driving over curbs or sharp-edged objects
can cause damage to the tire substruc-
ture which is not visible from the outside.
Damage to the tire substructure cannot
be detected until later and can cause the
tire to burst.
You could lose control of the
vehicle as a result, cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Avoid driving up against curbs or parking
the vehicle with part of the tire tread sur-
face on the curb.
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Life of tireThe service life of a tire depends on vary-
ing factors including but not limited to:\4
Driving style
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Tire inflation pressure
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Distance driven
Tread depthDo not allow your tires to wear down too
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads
are sharply reduced at tread depths un-
der
1/8in (3 mm) for summer tires and
1/6in (4 mm) for winter tires.
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required
by law. These indicators are located in
six places on the tread circumference
and become visible at a tread depth of
approximately
1/16
in (1.6 mm), at
which point the tire is considered worn
and should be replaced.Recommended minimum tire tread
depth:
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Summer tires
1/8in (3 mm)
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Winter tires
1/6in (4 mm)
Warning
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Tires and spare tire should be replaced af-
ter 6 years, regardless of the remaining
tread.
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352 OperationTires and wheels
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1Tire and loading information placard on
driver’s door B-pillarTire and loading informationThe information below explains how to
work with the information contained on
the tire and loading information placard
with regards to loading your vehicle.The tire and loading information
placard can be found on the driver’s
door B-pillar. This placard tells you
important information about the
number of people that can be in the
vehicle and the total weight that can
be carried in the vehicle.
It also contains information on the
proper size and recommended tire
inflation pressures for the original
equipment tires on your vehicle.
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The certification label can be found
below the driver’s seat on an out-
ward facing position of the mounting
pillar (
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page 358).This label tells you about
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the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
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the front and rear axle weight ca-
pacity, called the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR)
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the gross combination capacity
of your vehicle, called the Gross
Combination Weight Rating
(GCWR)
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Tires and wheels
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Your vehicle is equipped with either the
tire and loading information placard
1 or
with the tire inflation pressure placard
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.The tire inflation pressure (including the
spare wheel) should be checked regular-
ly and adjusted as well as inspected for
signs of tire wear or visible damage. Use
a good quality pocket-type gauge to
check tire inflation pressure.
Do not m a ke a vis ua l ju dgm ent when de -
termining proper inflation. Radial tires
may look properly inflated even when
they are underinflated.
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly, i.e. at least each time
you refuel the vehicle, and should only
be adjusted on cold tires. The preferred
interval for checking the tire inflation
pressure, however, is before each trip.
Recommended tire inflation pressureWarning
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Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel econo-
my, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stop-
ping distance, and result in sudden defla-
tion (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.
1. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).1
Tire and loading information placard or
tire inflation pressure placard on driver’s
door B-pillar
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The tires can be considered cold if the
vehicle has been parked for at least
3 hours or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at an ambient temperature of
approximately 68 °F (20 °C).
Follow recommended cold tire inflation
pressures listed on vehicle placard.
Keeping the tires properly inflated pro-
vides the best handling, tread life and
riding comfort.
The pressure difference between the
tires on a single axle should not exceed
1.5 psi (10 kPa).
In addition to the placard, also consult
the tire inflation pressure table
(\2
page 628).For more information, refer to “Impor-
tant notes on tire inflation pressure”.
PlacardThe placard is located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.Tire and loading information placardTire inflation pressure placard
1 Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure
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The placard lists the recommended cold
tire inflation pressures for all load condi-
tions up to the maximum permissible
weight limits (GAWR). The tire inflation
pressures listed apply to the tires in-
stalled as original equipment.
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure
iThe data shown on the tire and loa-
ding information placard
1and on the
tire inflation pressure placard is for il-
lustrative purposes only. Tire data is
specific to each vehicle and may vary
from the data shown in the illustrati-
on below. Refer to your vehicle’s pla-
card for actual data specific to your
vehicle.
1 For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).
Warning
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If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly
drops:
\4Check the tires for punctures from
foreign objects.
\4Check to see whether air is leaking
from the valves or from around the
rim.
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