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Tires
Use a gauge to measure
the
air
pressure at least once a month. Even
tires that are
in
good condition may
lose one to two psi
(10
to
20
kPa,
0.1
to
0.2
kgf/
cm
2
)
per month.
Remember to check the spare tire at
the same
time
you check
all
the
other tires.
Check the pressure
in
the tires when
they are cold. This means the car
has been parked for at least three
hours. If you have to drive the car
before checking the tire pressure,
the tires can still be considered
"cold"
if
you drive less than 1 mile
(1.6
km).
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Maintenance
If
you check the pressure when
the
tires are hot (the car has been driven
several miles), you
will
see readings
4 to 6 psi
(30
to
40
kPa,
0.3
to
0.4
kgf/cm
2
)
higher than the cold
reading. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the specified cold
pressure.
The
tire
will
be
underinflated.
You
should
get
your own tire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will
make it easier for you to tell
if
a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
Recommended
Tire
Pressures
for
Normal
Driving
The
following chart shows
the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal driving conditions and
speeds. Tire pressures for high
speed driving are
the
same as for
normal driving.
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
205/55R16
89W
Rear:
Tire Size
225/50R16
92W
for Normal Driving
32 psi (220
kPa
, 2.2
kgf/cm
2
)
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Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
! 32 psi (220
kPa
, 2.2
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The
compact spare tire pressure
is:
60
psi (420
kPa
, 4.2
kgf/cm
2
)
These
pressures are also given on
the tire information label on the
driver's doorjamb.
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