Inflation - tire pressure – Cadillac 2007 XLR 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 center pillar, below the driver’s door latch. This
label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires
and the correct inflation pressures for your tires
when they are cold. 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 354. How you load
your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort, never load your vehicle with more weight
than it was designed to carry.

When to Check

Check your tires once a month or more.

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