1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 263

Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tie-LoadingInformation label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door, showsthe correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for atleast three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell that underinflation or you overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enoughair (underinflation),you can get thefollowing: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the,following: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don't forget your compact sparetire. It should be at 60 psi(420 P a ) . How to Check Use a good quality pocket-typegage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out d r and moisture. it 6-35