2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 342

342 MAINTENANCE Tire pressure for sustained high-speed driving For sustained high-speed driving, increase inflation pressure 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended pressure but do not exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Replacing tire and wheels 3. Rotate tires regularly in accordance with the recommendation in the section "Tire rotation" on page 347. Loading information WARNING! Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle: • Vehicle maximum load on the tire : load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. CAUTION! • Avoid using different size tires from the one listed and the combined use of different types of tires, as this can affect driving safety. Refer to the ؆TIRES AND WHEELS؆ on page 377. • Even if a wheel has the same rim size and offset as the specified type of wheel, its shape may prevent it from being fitted correctly. Consult an authorized dealer before using wheels that you have. Tire maintenance The following maintenance steps are recommended: 1. Check pressure regularly. 2. Maintain wheel balance and front suspension alignment.