When It Is Time For New Tires - Buick 2003 Century Owner's Manual

Rust or dirt or.
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wheel, or on the parts to
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which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
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come off and cause an accident. When you
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change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt off. See "Changing a Flat
Tire" in the index.
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When It Is Time for New Tires
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time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
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You can see the indicators at three or more places
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You can see cord or fabric showing through the
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The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
around the tire.
tire's rubber.
deep enough to show cord or fabric.
can't be repaired well because of the size or
location of the damage.
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