1998 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 299

Inflation Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check alltires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, oldtires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label,which is on the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation pressures foryour tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is allright. It's not. If your tires don't have enoughair (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) -- 6-39