Chrysler Town & Country/Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager. Manual — part 113
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WHEELS TIRES
CONTENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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TIRE SERVICE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WHEEL SERVICE PROCEDURES
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TIRE SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
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Cleaning of Tires
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General Information
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Pressure Gauges
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Radial-Ply Tires
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Repairing Leaks
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Replacement Tires
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Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tire Inflation Pressures
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Tire Noise or Vibration
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Tire Wear Patterns
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Tread Wear Indicators
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Throughout this group, references are made to par-
ticular vehicle by letter or number designation. A chart
showing the breakdown of these designations is in-
cluded in the Introduction Section.
Tires, as defined below and described in Figure 1, are
designed for the vehicle. They provide the best overall
performance for normal operation. The ride and han-
dling characteristics match the vehicle’s requirements.
With proper care they will give excellent reliability
traction, skid resistance, and tread life. These tires
have load carrying capacity, to operate satisfactorily at
all loads up to and including the specified Maximum
Vehicle Capacity.
Tires used at low speeds, in cool climates, and with
light loads will have longer life. Tires used for high-
speed driving in hot climates with heavy loads will
have shorter life. Abrasive road surfaces will accelerate
tire wear.
Driving habits have more effect on tire life than any
other factor. Careful drivers will obtain, in most cases,
much greater mileage than severe or careless drivers. A
few of the driving habits which will shorten the life of
any tire are:
• Rapid acceleration and deceleration
• Severe application of brakes
• High-speed driving
• Taking turns at excessive speeds
• Striking curbs and other obstacles
Longer wearing tires are more susceptible to irregu-
lar tread wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation
interval shown in the section on Tire Rotation. This
will help to achieve a greater tread-life potential.
RADIAL-PLY TIRES
Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life, ride
quality and decrease rolling resistance.
Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of four
and under no circumstances should they be used on the
front only. They may be mixed with temporary spare
tires when necessary. Reduced speeds are recom-
mended while temporary spare is in use.
Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capac-
ity as other types of tires of the same size. They also
use the same recommended inflation pressures.
SPARE TIRE (COMPACT)
The compact spare tire is designed for emergency use
only. The original tire should be repaired and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity. Refer to Owner’s
Manual for complete details.
TIRE CHAINS
Tire snow chains may be used on certain models.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for more information.
CLEANING OF TIRES
Remove protective coating on tires before delivery of
vehicle. The coating could cause deterioration of tires.
Remove protective coating by:
(a) Applying warm water
(b) Letting it soak one minute
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(c) Scrubbing the coating away with a soft bristle
brush.
Steam cleaning may also be used for cleaning.
DO NOT use gasoline or wire brush for cleaning.
DO NOT use mineral oil or an oil-based solvent.
PRESSURE GAUGES
A high-quality air-pressure gauge is recommended to
check tire pressure. After checking with the gauge,
replace valve caps and tighten finger tight.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES
Under inflation (Fig. 1) causes rapid shoulder wear
and tire flexing and can result in tire failure.
Over inflation (Fig. 2) causes rapid center wear and
loss of the tire’s ability to cushion shocks.
Improper inflation can cause:
• Uneven wear patterns
• Reduced tread life
• Reduced fuel economy
• Unsatisfactory ride
• The vehicle to drift.
Proper tire pressure can be found on the Vehicle’s
Certification Label (See Owners Manual).
Tire pressures have been carefully selected to pro-
vide for safe vehicle operation, vehicle stability, and a
comfortable ride. Tire pressure should be checked
‘‘cold’’ once per month. Check tire pressure more fre-
quently when the weather temperature varies widely.
Tire pressure will decreases when the outdoor tem-
perature drops.
Inflation pressures specified on the placards are
always ‘‘cold inflation pressure’’. Cold inflation pres-
sure is obtained after the vehicle has not been operated
for at least 3 hours. Or the vehicle is driven less than
one mile after being inoperative for 3 hours. Tire
inflation pressures may increase from 2 to 6 pounds
per square inch (psi) during operation. Do not reduce
this normal pressure build-up.
Cold inflation pressures must not exceed 240kPa (35
psi) for P-Series standard load tires.
TIRE PRESSURE FOR HIGH—SPEED OPERA-
TION
Chrysler Corporation advocates driving at safe
speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits
allow the vehicle to be driven at high speeds, correct
tire inflation pressure is very important. For speeds up
to and including 75 mph (120 km/h), tires must be
inflated to the pressures shown on the tire placard. For
speeds in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), tires must be
inflated to the maximum pressure specified on the tire
sidewall.
Vehicles loaded to the maximum capacity should not
be driven at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120
km/h).
WARNING: OVER OR UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN
AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING. THE TIRE CAN FAIL
SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CON-
TROL.
For police or emergency vehicles that are driven at
continuous speeds over 90 mph (144 km/h), special
high-speed tires must be used. Consult tire manufac-
turer for correct tire and inflation pressure recommen-
dations.
REPLACEMENT TIRES
The original equipment tires on the vehicle have
been engineered to provide a proper balance of many
characteristics such as:
• ride
• noise
• handling
• durability
• tread life
• traction
• rolling resistance
• speed capability
Fig. 1 Under inflation Wear
Fig. 2 Over inflation Wear
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