1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 253

NOTICE: Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.The resulting accident could causeserious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents.If your tread is badly worn,or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. Don't let anyone tell you underinflation or that overinflation is all right. not. If your tires It's don't have enough (underinflation), you can air get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can getthe following: 0 Unusualwear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damagefrom road hazards. -- Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, whichis on the inside of the trunk lidshows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no morethan 1 mile (1.6 km). 6-38