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Adverse safety consequences of under-inflation

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Consumer information and Reporting safety defects / Tire information / Recommended tire inflation pressure / Adverse safety consequences of under-inflation

Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to flex severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

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