Buying new tires, Buying new tires -56 – CHEVROLET 2011 Aveo User Manual

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Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011

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Vehicle Care

Parking for an extended period can
cause flat spots on the tires that
may result in vibrations while
driving. When storing a vehicle for
at least a month, remove the tires or
raise the vehicle to reduce the
weight from the tires.

Buying New Tires

GM has developed and matched
specific tires for the vehicle. If
you need replacement tires, GM
strongly recommends that you get
tires that are the same size, brand,
load range, speed rating, and
construction type (radial and
bias‐belted tires) as the vehicle's
original tires. This way, the vehicle
will continue to have tires that
are designed to give the same
performance and vehicle safety,
during normal use, as the original
tires. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on
page 10‑42
for additional
information.

GM recommends replacing tires in
sets of four. This is because uniform
tread depth on all tires will help
keep the vehicle performing most
like it did when the tires were new.
Replacing less than a full set of tires
can affect the braking and handling
performance of the vehicle. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑53
and Tire
Rotation on page 10‑54
.

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WARNING

Tires could explode during
improper service. Attempting to
mount or dismount a tire could
cause injury or death. Only your
dealer or authorized tire service
center should mount or dismount
the tires.

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CAUTION

Mixing tires could cause you
to lose control while driving.
If you mix tires of different
sizes, brands, or types (radial
and bias-belted tires), the
vehicle may not handle
properly, and you could have
a crash. Using tires of different
sizes, brands, or types may
also cause damage to your
vehicle. Be sure to use the
correct size, brand, and type
of tires on all wheels. It is
all right to drive with your
compact spare temporarily, as
it was developed for use on
your vehicle. See Compact
Spare Tire on page 10‑69
.

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