1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 278

Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the driver's doorlock pillar, 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 thanmile ( 1.6 km). 1 NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell that underinflation or you overinflation is all right.It's not. If your tires air don't have enough (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have much air(overinflation), too you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling 0 Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once month or more. Also, check a the tire pressure the spare tire. of How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage check tire to pressure. You can't tellif 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 leaks by keeping dirt out and moisture.