Dodge Charger: Tires — General Information / Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation
of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure:
- Safety
- Fuel Economy
- Tread Wear
- Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Safety
WARNING!
- Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
- Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result in overheating
and tire failure.
- Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion shock. Objects on
the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure.
- Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
- Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
- Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can
cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
- Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
Both underinflation and overinflation affect the stability of the vehicle and
can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
- Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and unpredictable
steering response.
- Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left
or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance resulting in higher
fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnormal wear patterns and reduced
tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Overinflation produces
a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver's side B-pillar
or rear edge of the driver's side door.
At least once a month:
Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality pocket-type pressure
gauge...
Other information:
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your fascia/bumper or trailer
hitch.
CAUTION!
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer.
This places 10% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over
the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to
side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer...
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones,
nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread
for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the lug
nuts/bolt torque for tightness...