Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual page 297

Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire wmanty and where to obtain service, see
your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details.
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CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in
the Index.
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 tires are cold.
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Overinflated tires are mo
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
--
such
as
when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or
if
your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
See "Inflation
--
Tire Pressure" in this section
for inflation pressure
adjustment
for higher
speed driving.
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