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TIRE CARE
Your new Chevrolet Corvair is designed to operate
most efficiently with the inflation pressure shown in the
following table. Nothing will be gained by exceeding
pressure shown, whereas, excessive pressures can ad-
versely affect riding comfort and quietness. Under infla-
tion affects vehicle handling and tire life. Over-steer
problems may also be encountered with incorrect pres-
sures. Maintain the recommended inflation pressures at
all times.
All four wheels of your Corvair have been static-balanced
for best performance and tire life. Wheels should be rebal-
anced after tire service or replacement.
FRONT AND REAR PRESSURE DIFFERENCE IS IMPORTANT
TO VEHICLE HANDLING.
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Inspection and Repair
Inspect every 1000 miles for puncturing objects in
the tires.
If
any are found, do not attempt removal until
you are in a position to change the tire or have it
repaired. Also, check regularly that the wheel rim has
sustained no damage which could affect the air seal.
Jacking the Car
The scissors type jack, its adapter and ratchet han-
dle
are stowed under the spare tire. One end of the
ad~pter
is a wrench which fits over the wheel nuts and
the hex connection on the jack. The other end fits into
the non-adjustable ratchet wrench. One side of the wrench
faces the car for raising the car or tightening the wheel
nuts. Turn the wrench over so that the opposite side faces
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ADAPTER
JACK
WRENCH
SPARE TIRE AND
JACK STOWAGE
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