1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 293

6!!l CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Inflation -- Tire Pressure 0 0 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle'' in the Index. Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident all could cause serious injury. Check 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 impact by such as whenyou hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents.your If tread is badly worn, o r if your tires have been damaged, replace them. The CertificationRire label, which is on the driver's door door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting forat least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), can you get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tireoverloading 0 Badwear 0 Badhandling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) -- 6-43