I S Time For New Tires - Buick 2003 Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Don't include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
Reset the check tire pressure system, if equipped.
See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-67.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and
Specifications on page 5- 104.
Rust or dirt on a whee )r on : pi
-
-D
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
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.
When It Is Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it's
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:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
0
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
0
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
tire's rubber.
deep enough to show cord
or
fabric.
0
The fire has a pL!nctL!re,
CL!t
or other damage that
can't be repaired well because of the size or
location of the damage.
5-69