FORD 2004 Mustang v.2 - Manual (Page 210)

TIRE CARE
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can
also cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some
of the important maintenance items:
Tire inflation pressure
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure,
including the spare, at least monthly and before long
trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire
pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a
digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a
stick type tire pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for
optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation
or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear
patterns.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of
tire failures and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation or
ЉblowoutЉ, with
unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased
risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall
flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also
may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents. A tire
can lose up to half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!
When weather temperature changes occur, tire
inflation pressures also change. A 6° C (10° F)
temperature change can cause a corresponding drop
of 7 kPa (1 psi) in inflation pressure. Check your
tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the
proper pressure which can be found on the tire label
or certification label.
If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is
hot, (i.e. driven more than 1.6 km [1mile]), never
“bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot
from driving and it is normal for pressures to
2004 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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