Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 2019 Series Owner's Manual page 245

244 Vehicle Care
Cracks and Other Damage
1. Sidewall surface
2. Gap between inner and
outer tires
3. Tread
Check the tread and sidewall
surfaces of each tire for cracks or
other damage. Especially check the
tread for nails or other metal pieces
embedded in grooves and also the
gap between the inner and outer
tires of a dual-tire wheel for pebbles
lodged in it.
When checking tires, pay special
attention to: low air pressure;
pebbles or nails in tread grooves;
cracks or other damage on tire
surfaces; uneven wear; and pebbles
lodged in the gap between tires of
dual-wheel tires.
Tread Depth and Abnormal Wear
Tread wear indicator position
mark (Example)
Tread wear indicator (Example)
1. Lug pattern
2. Rib pattern
Using worn-out tires is dangerous
because they might have an
increased chance of getting
punctured or bursting while driving.
Check all tires to see if tread wear
indicators appear on their treads
and also check their entire tread for
its depth with a depth gauge to
make sure that the grooves are
deeper than the specified depth.
A tire with tread wear indicators
appearing must be changed. Also,
check the tires for uneven or
otherwise abnormal wear.