2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 354

352 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Alloading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never tion. Refer to your authorized tire or original equipment combine them with other types of tires. vehicle dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, Tire Repair loading and cold tire inflation pressures. WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following criteria: • The tire has not been driven on when flat, • The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage is not repairable) and • The puncture is no greater than ¼Љ (6 mm)