1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 279

When to Check NOTICE: Don't let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enoughair (underinflation), you can get the following: 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. I your tires have too muchair (overinflation), f you can get the following: Unusual wear 0 Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. Check your tires once a monthor more. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated evenwhen they're underinflated. on Be sure to put the valve caps back the valve stems. it They help prevent leaks keeping outd r and moisture. by Tire Rotation The tires on your Corvette are directional and are different sizes front to rear. Due to this, your tires should not be rotated. Each tire and wheel should be used only in the position it isin. 6-44