TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

1-48 GENERAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE

Turning direction indicator

Fig. 133 When storing a tire, place a L or R on the if not speci-

fied for identification during installation

Fig. 135 Tires with deep cuts, or cuts which show bulging,

should be replaced immediately

strips of wood, a mat or a large stack of newspaper. Keeping them aw,ay
from direct moisture is of paramount importance. Tires should not bi
stored upright, but in a flat position.

INFLATION & INSPECTION

I See Figures 134 thru 141

The importance of proper tire inflation cannot be overemphasized.!A tire
employs air as part of its structure. It is designed around the supporting
strength of the air at a specified pressure. For this reason, improper infla-
tion drastically reduces the tire's ability to perform as intended. A tire will
lose some air in day-to-day use; having to add a few pounds of air periodi-
cally is not necessarily a sign of a leaking tire.
Two items should be a permanent fixture in every glove compartment: an
accurate tire pressure gauge and a tread depth gauge. Check the tire pres-
sure (including the spare) regularly with a pocket type gauge. Too oftjiin, the
gauge on the end of the air hose at your corner garage is not accurate
because it suffers too much abuse. Always check tire pressure when (tie
tires are cold, as pressure increases with temperature. If you must mcwe the
vehicle to check the tire inflation, do not drive more than a mile befon
checking. A cold tire is generally one that has not been driven for moie
than three hours.

• DRIVE WHEEL HEAVY
  ACCELERATION
  •OVERINFLATION

•HARD CORNERING

•UNDERINFLATION

• LACK OF ROTATION

Fig. 136 Examples of inflation-related tire wear patterns

Fig. 134 Tires should be checked frequently for any sign of

puncture or damage

PROPERLY

INFLATED

IMPROPERLY

INFLATED

RADIAL TIRF

Fig. 137 Radial tires have a characteristic sidewall bulge; don't

try to measure pressure by looking at the tire. Use a quality air

pressure gauge