1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 245

NOTICE: 0 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resultingaccident could cause serious injury.Check all tires recommended frequently to maintain the pressure. Tire pressureshould be checked when your tiresare cold. Overinflated tiresare more likely to be cut, punctured orbroken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole. 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 is the on {insideof the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three no hours or driven more than a mile. 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: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. I your tireshave too much air (overinflation), f you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. 6-37 ,