1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 276

NOTICE: Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently tomaintain 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 you hit a pothole. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents.If your tread is badly worn, if your tires have or 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 0 Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can get the following: -- been damaged, replace them. InflatiIn -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading rnrormation label, located onthe inside of the trunklid, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they'recold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for atleast three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 k ) m. Unusualwear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. 6-49