CHEVROLET 2010 Silverado - Manual (Page 508)

Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your vehicle
Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer.
{ CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
. Overloading your vehicle's tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much flexing. You could have an air-out
and a serious accident. See Loading the
Vehicle on page 5‑29.
. 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.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Tire pressure should be checked
when your vehicle's tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑72.
. Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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 the tire's tread is badly worn, or if your
vehicle's tires have been damaged,
replace them.
20‐Inch Tires
If your vehicle has the optional 20‐inch
P275/55R20 size tires, they are classified as
touring tires and are designed for on road
use. The low‐profile, wide tread design is not
recommended for “off‐road” driving or commercial
uses such as snow plowing. See Off-Road Driving
on page 5‑11 and Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
Equipment on page 5‑36 for additional information.
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