1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 279

If a tire goes flat, you won't need to stop on the side of the road to change the tire. You can just keep on driving. The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed, the greater the chance that the tire will not have to be replaced. If you drive on a deflated EMT for distances of 50 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then have to be replaced. Also remember: When a tire is filled with air, it provides a cushion between the road and the wheel. Because you do not have this cushion when driving ona deflated tire, try to avoid potholes that could damage your wheel and require replacement of it. Some road hazards can damage atire beyond repair. This damage could occur before you've driven on the in a tire deflated condition. Whenever a tire has been damaged,or if you've driven any distance on a deflated EMT, check with a Goodyear EMT Service Center to determine whether the tire can be repaired or should be replaced. To maintain your vehicle's extended mobility feature,al l replacement tires mustbe Extended Mobility Tires. See the Goodyear Extended Mobility Tire Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty supplied with your Corvette for additional information. Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, whichis on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting at least for three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). For competitive driving or high-speed driving (over 150 mph or 240 km/h), make sure your tires inflated are of to 35 psi (240 kPa). When you end this type driving, reduce the cold inflation pressures (if necessary) to those listed on the Tire-Loading Information label. I NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: 0 Too much flexing Too much heat 0 Tireoverloading 0 Badwear 0 Badhandling Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued)