Winter Tires (Xlr-V) - Cadillac 2007 XLR Owner's Manual

Low-Profile Tires (XLR-V)
Notice: If your vehicle has P235/45R19 or
P255/40R19 size tires, they are classified as
low-profile tires. Low-profile tires are more
susceptible to damage from road hazards or
curb impact than standard profile tires.
Tire and or wheel assembly damage can occur
when coming into contact with road hazards
like potholes or sharp edged objects, or
when sliding into a curb. Your GM warranty
does not cover this type of damage. Keep tires
set to the correct inflation pressure and
when possible avoid contact with curbs,
potholes, and other road hazards.

Winter Tires (XLR-V)

If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered
roads often, you may want to get winter tires for
your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall
performance on most surfaces but they may
not offer the traction you would like or the same
level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice
covered roads.
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Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With
winter tires, there may be decreased dry
road traction, increased road noise, and shorter
tread life. After switching to winter tires, be alert for
changes in vehicle handling and braking.
See your dealer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also,
see Buying New Tires on page 428.
If you choose to use winter tires:
•
Use tires of the same brand and tread type on
all four wheel positions.
•
Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load
range, and speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your
original equipment tires may not be available for H,
V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose
winter tires with a lower speed rating, never
exceed the tire's maximum speed capability.