2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 297

Vehicle Care 10-51 Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: . Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: ... Unusual wear. Poor handling. Rough ride. Needless damage from road hazards. Tire overloading and over-heating which could lead to a blowout. Premature or irregular wear. Poor handling. Reduced fuel economy. . . . A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle. This label shows the vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for the tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry, and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. How you load the vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When to Check Check the tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one. The compact spare should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, seeCompact Spare Tire on page 10‑83.