1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 297

CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or brokenby a sudden impact such as whenyou hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. If Worn, old tires can cause accidents. your if tread is badly worn, or your tires have been damaged, replace them. NOTICE: Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires you don't have enough air (underinflation), can get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tireoverloading Badwear Badhandling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can get the following: Unusualwear 0 Bad handling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards. -- Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label,which is on the rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures foryour tires when they're cold."Cold'' means your vehicle has been sitting forat least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). 6-45