Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your vehicle
Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer.
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CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
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Overloading your vehicle's tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much flexing. You could have an air-out
and a serious accident. See Loading the
Vehicle
on page 5‑29
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting
accident could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to maintain the
recommended pressure. Tire pressure
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CAUTION: (Continued)
should be checked when your vehicle's
tires are cold. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure
on page 6‑73
.
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Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommen ded pressure.
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If the tire's tread is badly worn, or if your
vehicle's tires have been damaged,
replace them.
20‐Inch Tires
If your vehicle has the optional 20‐inch P275/
55R20 size tires, they are classified as touring
tires and are designed for on road use. The low‐
profile, wide tread design is not recommended for
“off‐road” driving or commercial uses such as
snow plowing. See Off-Road Driving
on page 5‑11
and Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
on
page 5‑37
for additional information .
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