11-26 Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
. Correctly inflated tires (tread . Under inflated tires (tread worn at . Over inflated tires (tread worn in
worn evenly) shoulders) 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 sur-
face bumps and dips, possibly
resulting in vehicle damage.