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High Speed Operation
{CAUTION:
Driving at high speeds, 100 mph
(160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional
strain on tires. Sustained high-speed
driving causes excessive heat build up
and can cause sudden tire failure. You
could have a crash and you or others
could be killed. Some high-speed rated
tires require inflation pressure adjustment
for high speed operation. When speed
limits and road conditions are such that a
vehicle can be driven at high speeds,
make sure the tires are rated for high
speed operation, in excellent condition,
and set to the correct cold tire inflation
pressure for the vehicle load.
If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of
100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal,
set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or
35 psi (244 kPa), whichever is lower. See the
example following. When you end this high-speed
driving, return the tires to the cold inflation
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on
page 264.
Example:
You will find the maximum load and inflation
pressure molded on the tire’s sidewall, in small
letters, near the rim flange. It will read something
like this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs)
300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press.
For this example, you would set the inflation
pressure for high-speed driving at 35 psi (244 kPa)
for the front and rear tires.
Racing or other competitive driving may affect the
warranty coverage of your vehicle. See your
warranty booklet for more information.
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