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Tires and Wheels
. Correctly inflated tires ( tread worn evenly )
. Under inflated tires ( tread worn at shoulders )
. Over inflated tires ( tread worn in center )
Roadholding is good , and steering is responsive . Rolling resistance is low , so fuel consumption is also lower .
Rolling resistance is high , so fuel consumption is also higher .
Ride comfort is poor . Also , the tire magnifies the effects of road surface bumps and dips , possibly resulting in vehicle damage .
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot . A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation , and destruction of the tires . The resulting loss of