1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 275

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, seeyour Corvette Warranty booklet for details. 0 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out anda serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check alltires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. 0 Overinflated tires are more likelyto be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, oldtires can cause accidents.If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. See "Inflation Tire Pressure" in this section the correct inflation pressure for competitive or high-speed driving. -- --