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Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure

Incorrect tire inflation pressure can lead to the following symptoms:
^ Over-inflation:
- Hard ride.
^ Under-inflation:
- Tire bruising or carcass damage.
- Rapid tread wear at center of tire.
- Tire squeal on turns.
- High steering effort.
- Rapid tread wear on tire edges.
- Tire bruises or bead rupture.
- Tire cord breakage.
- High tire temperatures.
- Degraded handling.
- Reduced fuel economy.
^ Unequal-inflation pressure on same axle:
- Uneven braking.
- Steering lead or pull.
- Degraded handling.
- Swerve on acceleration.