1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 293

NOTICE: 0 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken a sudden by impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. your If tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. -- Inflation -- Tire Pressure The CertificationITire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours ordriven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Don't let anyone tell that underinflationor you overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), C I R you get thefollowing: Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much (overinflation), air you can get the following: Unusual wear 0 Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. 6-37