Tire Inflation Description. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

The pressure recommended for any vehicle line is carefully calculated to give a satisfactory ride, handling, tread life, and load-carrying capacity.

Tire pressure should be checked monthly or before any extended trip. Inspect the tires when they are cold, after the vehicle has sat for 3 hours or more, or has been driven less than 1 mile. Set the tire pressure to the specifications on the tire label located on the rear face of the driver's door. Tire inflation pressure is also given under Tire and Wheel Specifications .

Valve caps or extensions should be on the valves to keep dust and water out.

Higher than recommended tire pressure can cause the following conditions:

• | Hard ride

• | Tire bruising or damage

• | Rapid tread wear at the center of the tire

Lower than recommended pressure can cause the following conditions:

• | Tire squeal on turns

• | Hard steering

• | Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread

• | Tire rim bruises and rupture

• | Tire cord breakage

• | High tire temperatures

Unequal tire pressures on same axle can cause the following conditions:

• | Uneven braking

• | Steering lead

• | Reduced handling

• | Swerve on acceleration

• | Torque steer