1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 305

A CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result too much friction. of You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 0 Underinflated tirespose the same dangeras overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken a sudden by impact such aswhen you hit a pothole. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. your If tread is badly worn,or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. Inflation -- Tire Pressure The CertificatiodTire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door, 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 than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: I -- Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. your tires If don't have enough air (underinflation), can you get the following: 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) I 6-43