Chevrolet 1973 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 65

Underinftation, incorrect toe or
camber and fast cornering produce
different types of abnormal wear
which can be diagnosed by your
dealer.
The original equipment tires in-
corporate built-in tread wear indi-
cators to assist you in determining
when your tires have been worn
to the point of needing replace-
ment. These indicators appear as
V2
inch wide bands when tire
tread depth is 1/16 inch or less.
When the indicators appear in two
or more adjacent grooves, tire re-
placement due to tread wear is
recommended.
To equalize wear, it is recom-
mended that the tires be rotated
every 6,000 miles (or sooner if ir-
regular wear develops) as indi-
cated in either diagram below.
Upon rotation, tire pressures must
be adjusted in accordance with the
recommendations on the tire infla-
tion placard.
II I
Vi
..
5 WHEELS 4 WHEELS
63
NOTE: It is recommended that
disc brake pads be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
Tire Damage and Repair-Tires
with cuts, splits or cracks deep
enough to expose the fabric, should
be removed from service. Bulges
usually indicate internal damage,
and the tire should be removed.
Tires with questionable damage
should be removed from the wheel
and examined by an expert.
If an air loss occurs while driv-
ing, do not attempt to drive on the
deflated tire more than is neces-
sary to stop safely. Driving even a
short distance can damage a tire
beyond repair.
Temporary repairs, such as
"blowout" patches or any repair
made from the outside of the tire
should not be made except in emer-