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Tire Inflation Pressures

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Fig 1: Under Inflation Tire
GC0092461Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
WARNING:

Over or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and tread wear. This may cause the tire to fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Under inflation will cause rapid shoulder wear (1), tire flexing, and possible tire failure.

Fig 2: Over Inflated Tire
GC0080588Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

Over inflation will cause rapid center wear (1) reduction in the tire's ability to cushion shocks.

Improper inflation can cause:

For proper tire pressure specification, refer to the tire label placard usually located on the drivers door latch pillar.