Tyre Pressure - Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual

258 Vehicle Care
285/35ZR19 99Y
285/35ZR19 (99Y)

Tyre Pressure

Tyres need the correct amount
of air pressure to operate
effectively.
Caution
Neither tyre underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tyres, or tyres
that do not have enough air,
can result in:
Tyre overloading and
overheating which could
lead to a blowout.
Premature or
irregular wear.
Poor handling.
Reduced fuel economy.
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300 km/h (186 mph)
in excess of 300 km/h (186 mph)
Caution (Continued)
Overinflated tyres, or tyres
that have too much air, can
result in:
Unusual wear.
Poor handling.
Rough ride.
Needless damage from
road hazards.
The Tyre and Loading
Information label on the vehicle
indicates the original equipment
tyres and the correct cold tyre
inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 168.
How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry.
When to Check
Check the tyres once a month
or more.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check the tyre
pressure. Proper tyre inflation
cannot be determined by looking
at the tyre. Check the tyre
inflation pressure when the tyres
are cold, meaning the vehicle
has not been driven for at least
three hours or no more than
1.6 km (1 mi).
Remove the valve cap from the
tyre valve stem. Press the tyre
gauge firmly onto the valve to
get the pressure measurement.
If the cold tyre inflation pressure
matches the recommended