Dodge 2007 Power Wagon - Manual (Page 324)

1. Safety—
WARNING!
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Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause
accidents.
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Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in
tire failure.
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Over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage
that result in tire failure.
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Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
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Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to
the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
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Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
2. Economy—
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for
earlier tire replacement. Under inflation, also increases
tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump-
tion.
3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability—
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed either on
the face of the driver’s door or on the driver’s side “B”
pillar.
Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure
Information for vehicle loads that are less than the
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