1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 282

Inflation -- Tire Pressure The CertificationlTire label, which is on the driver's door edge, .above.the door latch shows the correct tires when they're cold. inflation pressures for your "Cold" means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6km). NOTICE: (Continued) I your tires have too much air (overinflation), f you can get the following: 9 Unusual wear Bad h a n d h g 0 Rough ride 1 Needless damage from road hazards. ) NOTICE: Don't let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation isall right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Toa much heat @ Tire overloading 0 Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) When to Check Check your tires once amonth or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the sparetire. If you have a compact spare tire, itshould be at 60 psi (420 kPa). 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 by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated, Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaksby keeping out dirt and moisture. 6-45