2020 DODGE DURANGO inflation pressure

Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
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• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven
wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear
patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
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• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and
Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless
of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
TIRES
Keep
dismounted
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
place
with
as
little
exposure
to
light

as
possible.
Protect
tires
from
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The
tires
on
your
new
vehicle
provide
a
balance
of
many
characteristics.

They
should
be
inspected
regularly
for
wear
and
correct
cold
tire

inflation
pressures.
The
manufacturer
strongly
recommends
that
you
use

tires
equivalent
to
the
originals
in
size,
quality
and
performance
when

replacement
is
needed.
Refer
to
the
paragraph
on
“Tread
Wear
Indica-
tors”
in
this


section
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Refer
to
the
Tire
and

Loading
Information
placard
or
the
Vehicle
Certification
Label
for
the

size
designation
of
your
tire.
The
Load
Index
and
Speed
Symbol
for

your
tire
will
be
found
on
the
original
equipment
tire
sidewall.
See
the
Tire
Sizing
Chart
example
found
in
the
“Tire
Safety
Information”

section
of
this
manual
for
more
information
relating
to
the
Load
Index

and
Speed
Symbol
of
a
tire.
It
is
recommended
to
replace
the
two
front
tires
or
two
rear
tires
as
a
pair.

Replacing
just
one


tire
can
seriously
affect
your
vehicle’s
handling.
If
you
17

authorized
tire
dealer
for
recommended
safe
operating
speeds,
loading

and
cold
tire
inflation
pressures.
While
studded
tires
improve
performance
on
ice,
skid
and
traction

capability
on
wet
or
dry
surfaces
may
be
poorer
than
that
of
non-studded

tires.
Some
states
prohibit
studded
tires;
therefore,
local
laws
should
be

checked
before
using
these
tire
types.
Spare Tires—IfEquipped
NOTE:

For
vehicles
equipped
with
Tire
Service
Kit
instead
of
a
spare
tire,
please

refer
to
“Tire
Service
Kit”
in
“In
Case
Of
Emergency”
in
your

Owner ’s
Manual
for
further
information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle
through an automatic car wash with a compact or limited use
temporary spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
TIRES
SpareTireMatching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel —If
Equipped
Your
vehicle
may
be
equipped
with
a
spare
tire
and
wheel
equivalent
in

look
and
function
to
the
original
equipment
tire
and
wheel
found
on
the

front
or
rear
axle
of
your
vehicle.
This
spare
tire
may
be
used
in
the
tire

rotation
for
your
vehicle.
If
your
vehicle
has
this
option,
refer
to
an

authorized
tire
dealer
for
the
recommended
tire
rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire—IfEquipped
The
compact
spare
is
for
temporary
emergency
use
only.
Yo u
can
identify

if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
compact
spare
by
looking
at
the
spare

tire
description
on
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Placard
located
on

the
driver ’s
side
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or
on
the

sidewall
of
the
tire.
Compact
spare
tire
descriptions
begin
with
the

letter
“T”
or
“S”
preceding
the
size
designation.
Example:
T145/80D18

103M.
T,
S
=
Temporary
Spare
Tire
Since
this


tire
has
limited
tread
life,
the
original
equipment
tire
should
be

repaired
(or
replaced)
and
reinstalled
on
your
vehicle
at
the
first

opportunity.
Do
not
install
a
wheel
cover
or
attempt
to
mount
a
conventional
tire
on

the
compact
spare
wheel,
since
the
wheel
is
designed
specifically
for
the
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may
look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your original
equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and
reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire
is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel. This label
contains the driving limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this
limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the limited use spare wheel.
Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s side B-Pillar
or the rear edge of the driver ’s side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on
your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
TIRES22

•Misapplication,

improper
maintenance,
racing,
underinflation,
overinflation
or
other
abuse
• Operation

without
a
properly
functioning
low
pressure
warning
system,
for
Comp
T/A®
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SSS
tires
• Uneven

or
rapid
wear
which
is
caused
by
mechanical
irregularity
in
the
vehicle
such
as
wheel
misalignment,
(a
measured
tread
difference
of
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
more
across
the
tread
on
the
same
tire)
• Accident,
fire,
chemical
corrosion,
tire
alteration
or
vandalism
• Flat
spotting
caused
by
improper
storage
or
brake
lock
• The

adding
of
liquid,
solid
or
gaseous
materials
other
than
air
,
nitrogen
or
carbon


dioxide
(for
example,
waterbase
sealers
or
balancing
substances)
• Ozone
or
weather
checking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
BFGOODRICH TIRES
A
tire
which
becomes
unserviceable
due
to
a
condition
covered
by
this

workmanship
and
materials
limited
warranty
will
be
replaced
with
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
tire,
free
of
charge,
when
2/32
nds
of

an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
less
of
the
original
tread
is
worn,
(or
25%
or
less,

whichever
is
mor
e
beneficial
to
you)
and

within
12
months
of
the
date
of

purchase.
The
cost
of
mounting
and
balancing
the
tire
is
included.
Yo u

pay
the
cost
of
any
other
service
charges
and
applicable
taxes.
When
more
than
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
the
original
tread
has

been
worn
(or
more
than
25%,
whichever


is
more
beneficial
to
you)
or

after
12
months
from
the
date
of
purchase,
you
must
pay
the
cost
of
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
or
light
truck
replacement

tire
on
a
prorated
basis.
The
retailer
shall
determine
the
charge
by

multiplying
the
percentage
of
the
original
usable

tread
worn
by
the

current
selling
price
at
the
adjustment
location
or
the
price
on
the
current

BFGoodrich
brand
‹ase
™rice
•ist,
whichever
is
lower.
This
list
is
based

on
a
predetermined
price
intended
to
fairly
represent
the
actual
selling

price
of
the
tire.
Yo u
pay
the
cost
of


mounting,
balancing,
BOE
any
other
service

charges
and
applicable
taxes.
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DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT
INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS
Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden
tire destruction. If tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the
tire decal on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner ’s manual
for decal location) for the recommended operating pressures. For replace-
ment tires, the correct inflation pressure will be provided by your tire
retailer; if not, refer to the vehicle decal.
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However,
do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire
sidewall.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURES IN ALL YOUR TIRES,
INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle
handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire
destruction, loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury. Therefore,
inflation pressures should be checked at least once each month and
always prior to long distance trips. This applies to all tires, including
sealant types, and Self-Supporting tires which are as susceptible to losing
air pressure as any other type of tire if not properly maintained.
UNDERINFLATION
It is impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by
simply looking at them. It is almost impossible to “feel or hear” when a
tire is being run underinflated or nearly flat. Tires must be checked
monthly with a tire pressure gauge.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold, in other words, before
they have been driven on. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires
to heat up and air pressure to increase.
Checking pressure when tires are hot:
If pressures are checked after tires have been driven for more than three
minutes or more than one mile, (1.6 km) the tires become hot and the
pressures will increase by approximately 4 psi. Therefore when the tire
pressure is adjusted under these conditions, it should be increased to a
gauge reading of 4 psi greater than the recommended cold inflation
pressure.
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For Example Only:
Gauge reading of hot tire:................................ 32 psi (220 kPa)
If recommended cold inflation pressure is: ............. 30 psi (205 kPa)
Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4 psi = ........
34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa)
Therefore: add 2 psi ....................................... (15 kPa)
BFGOODRICH TIRES
Check

cold
pressure
as
soon
as
possible,
preferably
within
24
hours.

“Bleeding”
air
from
hot
tires
could
result
in
underinflation.
Use
an

accurate
tire
gauge
to
check
pressures.
Never
allow
children
to
inflate

or
deflate
tires.
TIREPRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(TPMS):
Your
vehicle
may
be
equipped
with
a
Ti re
Pressure
Monitoring
System

(TPMS)
that
is
designed
to
monitor
the
pressure
of
tires
mounted
on
your

vehicle
and
sends
a
signal
to
the
driver
if
a
tire
pressure
falls
below
a

predetermined
level.
A
TPMS
should
not
replace
monthly
manual

pressure
checks
for
all
four
(4)
tires
and
the
spar
e.
We
recommend
that

you
manually
monitor
and
check
tire
pressure
inflation
with
a
pressure

gauge.
Your
tires
should
have
the
recommended
pressure
listed
by
your

vehicle’s
manufacturer.
This
information
can
be
found
in
the
vehicle

owner ’s
manual
and
often
on
a
placard
located
in
the
vehicle’s
door

jamb,
inside
the
fuel
hatch,
or
on
the
glove
compartment
door.
If
you

have


a
plus
size
fitment
that
requires
a
higher
inflation
pressure,
your
tire

pressure
monitoring
system
will
require
re-calibration
to
the
new
infla-
tion
pressure.
Refer
to
your
tire
dealer/installer
of
plus
size
tires
for

proper
inflation
pressur

e.
We
recommend
checking
air
pressure
once
each
month,
and
before
a
long

trip.
Whether
you
have
a
full-sized
or
mini-spare,
make
sure
that
it
is

properly
inflated
as
well.
If
the
TPMS
generates
improper
monitoring
or

signals
we
recommend
that
you
consult
your
owner ’s
manual
provided

with
your
vehicle
and
follow-up
with
your
vehicle’s
manufacturer.
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TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the
speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause
it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The energy released by such an
explosion is sufficient to cause serious physical injury or death. Never
allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage
in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly
with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that has lost
traction to spin beyond its speed capability. This is also true when
balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle
engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly.
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important.However, at high
speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard, for
example is more difficult to avoid and if contact is made, has a greater
chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, driving
at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the spare at
once and visit a participating BFGoodrich Tire Retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each
type of BFGoodrich tire will cause the tire to build up excessive heat
which can cause tire damage that could result in sudden tire destruction
and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires
experience a sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by
the legal limits and driving conditions.
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REMEMBER.... High speed driving can be dangerous and may damage
your tires.AND.... When driving at highway speeds, correct inflation
pressure is especially important.
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE
OR WHEEL
HAZARDS
Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris
and the like, can damage a tire and should be safely avoided. Unavoid-
able contact with such objects should prompt a thorough tire inspection.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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