1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 299

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your warranty booklet for details. 0 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating asa result of too much friction. You could have an air-out anda serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resultingaccident could cause serious injury.Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressureshould be checked when your tiresare cold. Overinflated tiresare more likely to be cut, puncturedor broken by a sudden impact such aswhen youhit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tireshave been damaged, replace them. -- 6-43