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TIPS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION
WARNING!
Inflating an unsecured tire is dangerous. If it bursts, it could be
hurled into the air with explosive force resulting in serious personal
injury or death. Never inflate a tire unless it is secured to the vehicle
or a tire mounting machine.
• Check your tire pressures, including your spare tire, monthly and
before long trips or carrying extra weight. Be sure to use an accurate
pressure gauge.
• Check inflation pressure when the tires are “cold.” Tires are considered
“cold” when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more, or if
the vehicle has been driven less than a mile at moderate speed.
• Never release pressure from a hot tire in order to reach the recom-
mended cold tire pressure. Normal driving causes tires to run hotter
and inflation pressure to increase. If you reduce inflation pressure
when your tires are hot, you may dangerously underinflate your tires.
• If it is necessary to adjust inflation pressure when your tires are “hot,”
set their pressure to 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold
inflation pressure. Recheck the inflation pressure when the tires are
cold.
• If your tires lose more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, the tire, the valve,
or wheel may be damaged. Consult a qualified tire service professional
for an inspection.
• Use valve caps to keep the valves clear of debris and to help guard
against inflation pressure loss.
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CHECKING YOUR TIRE’S AIR PRESSURE
Checking your air pressure at least once a month is vital to help your tires
perform properly and help you get the best gas mileage possible. Tires
can lose up to 7 kPa (1 psi) per month under normal conditions and lose
up to 7 kPa (1 PSI) per every 9°C (16°F) drop in temperature. Here are
some simple steps on how to check the air pressures in your tires:
1. Remove the valve stem cap.
2. Place the end of the tire gauge firmly against the tire’s valve stem.
3. Read the current pressure displayed on the gauge that is currently inthe tire.
4. Increase pressure at this time (if needed) and recheck with your tire gauge.
5. Replace the valve stem cap.
6. Repeat until all of your tires have been checked and adjusted accordingly.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is a safety system
found in most vehicles manufactured after 2005. There are
pressure sensing transmitters mounted inside of each tire that
sends readings to the central computer (ECU) in your vehicle.
The TPMS system will alert you when one or more of your tires
are underinflated by 25% or more by turning on a warning light on your
vehicle’s dashboard or heads up display (HUD) screen. This means that
one or more of your tires may have a low-pressure condition. Follow the
instructions in your owner ’s manual.
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CountryCompany AddressTelephone Number
COSTA RICA FanastContiguo al parqueo de
Hipermás, San Sebastian -
P.O. Box 912-1000 San José, COSTA RICA +506 2227 1111
ECUADOR Sumitomo Corp. Del Ecuador Av. Amazonas 4080 Y
Naciones Unidas, Edif. PuertaDel Sol Torre A - Piso 7, ECUADOR +593 22261751
EGYPT BARAKAT BROTHERS
COMPANY 6ST Toot Ankh Amoon,
Samoha, Alexandria, EGYPT +20 2 034205353
FRANCE Falken Tyre Europe GmbH Berliner Strasse 74-76, 63065
Offenbach, GERMANY+49 69 247 5252 10
GERMANY Falken Tyre Europe GmbH Berliner Strasse 74-76, 63065
Offenbach, GERMANY+49 69 247 5252 10
GREAT BRITAIN Falken Tyre Europe GmbH Berliner Strasse 74-76, 63065
Offenbach, GERMANY+49 69 247 5252 10
IRAN Nagina Marketing FZCO P.O. BOX 2131, Dubai, UAE +98 971 4 3327701
ISRAEL Autoluxe Tires (Israel) LTD. 25 Hamelacha Street,Park
Afeq,rRosh Haayin, 48091,ISRAEL +972 3 90296
IRAQ DIJLAT AL-KHAIR for General
trading Ltd. Khanaqa market (commercial
center), 1st floor, flat No.2, Sulaymaniyah, IRAQ +964 7901946744
ITALY Falken Tyre Europe GmbH Berliner Strasse 74-76, 63065
Offenbach, GERMANY+49 69 247 5252 10
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION
•If you must inflate your tires when they are hot, add 4 pounds per
square inch (4 psi) (28 kPa) above the recommended inflation pressure
specification. Recheck the inflation pressure when the tires are cold
and adjust to the recommended inflation pressure shown on the
vehicle’s Tire Information Placard.
• Never release air or nitrogen from a hot tire in order to reach the
recommended cold tire pressure. Normal driving causes tires to run
hotter and inflation pressure to increase. If you release pressure when
your tires are hot, you may dangerously underinflate your tires. If your
tires lose more than 1 pound per square inch (1 psi) per month, the tire,
the valve, or the wheel may be damaged. Consult your authorized
Toyo Tires dealer for an inspection.
• Overinflation can cause the tire to be more susceptible to impact
damage.
• Overinflation or underinflation may adversely affect vehicle
handling.
• Remember to check your spare tire. Consult your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for the correct inflation pressure and use of a “temporary use”
spare tire. The inflation pressure specified for a spare tire is typically
different from that specified for your regular tires.
• Use valve caps to keep valve cores clean and clear of debris and to help
guard against air leakage.
WARNING!
Never inflate a tire unless it is secured to the vehicle or a tire
mounting machine. Inflating an unsecured tire is dangerous. If the
tire bursts, it could be propelled into the air with explosive force
and cause serious personal injury or death.
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