Tire Pressure - Chevrolet Corvette 2023 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16287460) -
2023 - CRC - 4/26/22
262 Vehicle Care
Caution
High performance summer tires have
rubber compounds that lose flexibility
and may develop surface cracks in the
tread area at temperatures below 7 °C
(20 °F). Always store high performance
summer tires indoors and at
temperatures above 7 °C (20 °F) when
not in use. If the tires have been
subjected to 7 °C (20 °F) or less, let them
warm up in a heated space to at least
5 °C (40 °F) for 24 hours or more before
being installed or driving a vehicle on
which they are installed. Do not apply
heat or blow heated air directly on the
tires. Always inspect tires before use. See
Tire Inspection 0 267.

Tire Pressure

Tires need the correct amount of air
pressure to operate effectively.
Warning
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good. Underinflated
tires, or tires that do not have
enough air, can result in:
Tire overloading and overheating,
which could lead to a blowout
Premature or irregular wear
Poor handling
Reduced fuel economy for
internal combustion engine
vehicles
Reduced range for electric vehicles
Overinflated tires, or tires that have
too much air, can result in:
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road
hazards
The Tire and Loading Information label
on the vehicle indicates the original
equipment tires and the correct cold
tire inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the minimum
air pressure needed to support the
vehicle's maximum load carrying
capacity. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 176.
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 pressure of the tires once a
month or more.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gauge
to check tire pressure. Proper tire
inflation cannot be determined by
looking at the tire. Check the tire
inflation pressure when the tires are
cold, meaning the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours or no
more than 1.6 km (1 mi).