When It Is Time For New Tires; Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance - Chevrolet T-Series Owner's Manual

When It Is Time for New Tires

Replace your tires when the tread depth is down
to 1/8 of an inch (3.2 mm) for the front tires,
or 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm) for a rear tire. Also,
you need a new tire if:
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You can see cord or fabric showing through
the tire's rubber.
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The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or
snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
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The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage
that cannot be repaired well because of the
size or location of the damage.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose
control while driving. If you mix tires of
different types — like radial and
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bias-belted tires — the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a
crash. Be sure to use the same type of
tires all around.
When you replace tires, make sure they are the
same size, load range, speed rating and
construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as
your original tires.

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned at
the factory to give you the longest tire life and
best overall performance.
Proper front wheel alignment must be maintained
in order to ensure efficient steering, good
directional stability, and prevent abnormal tire
wear. If you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle is pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your wheels may need to be balanced.