Inflation - tire pressure, Inflation - tire pressure -68 – Hummer 2004 H2 User Manual

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Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated
seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus
the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-67.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight and cargo weight.

Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the original equipment tire size
and recommended inflation pressure. See Loading Your
Vehicle
on page 4-67.

Inflation - Tire Pressure

The Certification/Tire label or Tire and Loading
Information label shows the correct inflation pressures
for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven
no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See Loading Your
Vehicle
on page 4-67.

Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation
or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get
the following:

Too much flexing

Too much heat

Tire overloading

Bad wear

Bad handling

Bad fuel economy

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

Unusual wear

Bad handling

Rough ride

Needless damage from road hazards

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