1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 255

Inflation Poorly maintainedand improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could havean air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious mjury. Check all tires frequently to maintam the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. 0 Overinflated tires are more likelyto be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, old tires f can cause accidents.I your or tread is badly worn, if your tires have been damaged, replace them. -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on the driver's side rear passenger door, shows correct the inflation pressuresfor your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting at least for three hours or driven more than 1mile (1.6 km). no NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you underinflation or that overinflation is all right.It's not. I your tires f don't have enough (underinflation),you can air get the following: 0 Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) -- 6-35