1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 250

.. \ , . Inflation -- Tire Pressure . . . The Certificatioflire label; which is on the driver's shows the correct door edge, above the door latch, inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle.has been sitting for at least three hours o r driven no more than-1 mile (1.6 km). .N,OTICE:' (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride . 0 Needless damage from road hazards. NOTICE: ~~ .Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right.It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: 0 Too much flexing Too much heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy. NOTICE: (Continued) ' When to Check Check your tires once amonth or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gageto check tire pressure. You can't tell if your tires are.properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated evenwhen they're underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps,back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. , ,