1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 271

Inflation - Tire Pressure The Certificatioflire label which is on the driver's door door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more thana mile. NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have much air (overinflation), too you can get the following: Unusual wear 0 Bad handling e Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. NOTICE: Don't let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation is all right.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 : 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at60 psi (420 Wa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated simply bylooking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back the valve stems. on They help prevent leaks by keeping out and moisture. dirt . 6-45