1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 285

Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires,when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting forat least threehours or driven no more than a mile. For competitivedriving or high-speed driving (over 150 mph or 240 km/h), make sure your tires are inflated to 35 psi (240 Wa). When you end thistype of driving, reduce the"cold" inflation pressures(if necessary) to those listedon the Tire-Loading Information label. - I I NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can get: 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 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 Wa). I 1 I I NOTICE: Don't let anyonetell you that underinflation or overidation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enoughair (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing 0 Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. (Continued) How to Check Use agood quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at thetires will not tell you the pressure, especially if you haveradial tires -- which may look properly inflated even if they're underinflated. If your tires havevalve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. 6-50