Checking Tire Pressure
Proceed as follows:
1. When you check the air pressure,
make sure the tires are cold - meaning
they are not hot from driving even a
mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on
one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the
valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air
pressure.
5. If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the center
of the valve. Then recheck the pressure
with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Visually inspect the tires to make
sure there are no nails or other objects
embedded that could poke a hole in the
tire and cause an air leak.
8. Check the sidewalls to make sure
there are no gouges, cuts, bulges,
cracks or other irregularities.
Glossary Of Terms
Tire Placard
A label indicating the OE (Original
Equipment) tire sizes, recommended
inflation pressure, and the maximum
weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
A number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size, and date of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure
A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa
Kilopascal, the metric unit for air
pressure.
psi
Pounds per square inch, the English
unit for air pressure.B-pillar
The structural member at the side of
the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE)
Describes components originally
equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit
The maximum value of the combination
weight of occupants and cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire
Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire
Area between the bead area and the
tread.
Tread Area of the Tire
Area on the perimeter of the tire that
contacts the road when it's mounted
on the vehicle.
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