1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 318

Example: You'll find maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire's sidewall,in small letters, near the rim flange.It will read somethinglike this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs.) @ 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press. For this example, you would set inflation pressure the for high-speed driving at 38 psi (265 kPa). I NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have toomuch air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell youthat underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: 4) Too much flexing 4) Too much heat 4) Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling a Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) When to Check Check your tiresonce a month or more. Don't forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 P a ) . How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage check tire to pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated look simply by lookingat them. Radial tires may 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 and moisture. dirt 6-43