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3. Press the tire pressure gauge straight and firmly and take a reading.
4. If needed, inflate and recheck the pressure with the tire pressure gauge.
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. R eplace the valve cap.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION
• If you must inflate your tires when they are hot, add four 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.
• N ever release air or nitrogen from a hot tire in order to reach the recommended cold
t
ire 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 under -
inflate your tires. If your tires lose more than one pound per square inch (1 psi) per
m o
nth, the tire, the valve, or the wheel may be damaged. Consult an authorized Toyo
Tires® dealer for an inspection.
• O verinflation can cause the tire to be more susceptible to impact damage.
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Overinflation or underinflation may adversely affect vehicle handling.
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Remember to check your spare tire. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for the
c
orrect inflation pressure and use of a “temporary use” spare tire. The inflation pres -
sure specified for a spare tire is typically different from that specified for your regular
t i
res.
• U se valve caps to keep valve cores clean and clear of debris and to help guard against
a
ir leakage.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS)
Even if your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, you
should check your tire pressure at least once per month when the tires are cold
fo
r example, after being parked overnight. Tire pressure warning systems are
not a substitute for regular tire pressure maintenance.
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.
WARNING!
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, read the vehicle Owner’s Manual regarding its
operation. Some TPMS systems do not alert you until the tires are significantly
underinflated, which could result in permanent tire damage and possible sudden tire
failure. In the event that your TPMS malfunction indicator lamp is displayed, you
should immediately pull over to a safe parking area and check your tires.
