1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 275

Tires Your new vehiclecomes with high-quality tires made by If a leading tire manufacturer. you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet details. for - A CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly tires used are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a resultof too much friction. You could have an airout and serious a accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury.Check all tires frequently to maintain recommended the pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit apothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires cancause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replacethem. -- Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which on the is rear edgeof the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they're cold. has "Cold" means your vehicle been sittingfor at least no three hours or driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km). 6-42