Inflation - tire pressure – CHEVROLET Tahoe User Manual

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Inflation - Tire Pressure

Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.

Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that
under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is
not. If your tires do not have enough air
(under-inflation), you can get the following:

Too much flexing

Too much heat

Tire overloading

Premature or irregular wear

Poor handling

Reduced fuel economy

If your tires have too much air (over-inflation),
you can get the following:

Unusual wear

Poor handling

Rough ride

Needless damage from road hazards

A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to
the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the
driver’s door lock post (striker). This label lists your
vehicle’s original equipment tires and their
recommended cold tire inflation pressures. The
recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on
the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure
needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load
carrying capacity.

For additional information regarding how much
weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of
the tire and loading information label, see Loading
Your Vehicle
on page 407.

When to Check

Check your tires once a month or more. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. For additional
information regarding the spare tire, see Spare Tire
on page 552.

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