1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 296

0 0 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could causeserious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likelyto be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, oldtires can cause accidents.If your tread is badly worn, if your tires have or been damaged, replace them. I NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell youthat underinflation or overinflation is all right.It's not. If your tires don't have enough (underinflation), you can air get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat 0 Tire overloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can get the following: Unusualwear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damagefrom road hazards. -- I Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label,which is on the rear edgeof the driver's door, 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). 6-44