1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 287

NOTICE: Underinflated tires pose the same dangeras overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should ch'ecked be when your tiresare cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be by cut, punctured or broken a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at therecommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. Don't let anyonetell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right.It's not. I your tires f don't have enough air (underinflation),you can get the following: Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading @ -- Badwear Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Informkion label which is on the rear edge of the driver's doorshows the correct inflation pressur,esfor yow tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle been sitting forat least three has hours or driven no more than a mile. - Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear 0 Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. 0