1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 258

When to Check Check yourtires once a month more. or Don't forget your compact spare It should be tire. at 60 psi (420 E a ) . Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 0oO to 13 0o0 km). Any time you noticeunusual wear, rotate your tires as soonas possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See "When It's Time for New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" laterin this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tireson the vehicle. The first rotation isthe most important. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in Index for scheduled the rotation intervals. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type to check tire gage pressure. You can't tell if your tiresare properly inflated simply bylooking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. Be sureto put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. 6-37