1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 277

Tires We don't make tires. Your new Corvette comes with high-quality tires made by a leadingtire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Corvette Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: (Co Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check alltires frequently tomaintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured orbroken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents.If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. See "1nfla.tion Tire Pressure" in this section for the correctinflation pressure for competitive or high-speed driving. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires cancause a overheating as result of too muchfriction. You could havean air-out anda serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle"in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) -- --