1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 283

NOTICE: Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check tires all frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken a sudden by impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. your If tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. Don't let anyonetell you that underinflation or f overinflation is all right. It's not. I your tires don't have enoughair (underinflation),you can get the following: 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tireoverloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. If your tires have muchair (overinflati too you can get the following: 0 Unusual wear Badhandling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. 0 -- Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, whichis on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct cold. inflation pressures for your tires when they're "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 k ) m. 6-41