Tire Pressure Level

Keep the tires at your vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure, which is generally about 30-32 psi. "Cold" really means about room temperature, or when the car has not been driven for at least three hours. This pressure specification can typically be found on the tire decal (notice) located inside the driver or passenger door. If tire decal is not located there, look on the inside of the glove box door, door post, or inside the fuel tank door.

Your vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure should be at or below the maximum cold tire pressure stated on the tire sidewall (typically 35 psi). It may be necessary to use near maximum cold tire pressures when pulling heavy loads. Note that some manufacturers might recommend different inflation pressures for the front and rear tires. Also, front and rear tires could be of different types or profiles and therefore might require different inflation pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire, which may require significantly higher pressure (read the spare tire sidewall for correct pressure).

NOTE: Radial tires may bulge at the bottom and appear low on air, yet will have adequate pressure when measured. The bulge occurs because of greater sidewall flexibility.


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