Buying New Tires - Chevrolet 2001 Prizm Owner's Manual

When It's Time for New Tires
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
D
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
D
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire's rubber.
D
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
D
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
D
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can't be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
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.

Buying New Tires

To find out what kind and size of tires you need,
-
look at the Tire Loading Information label.
Make sure the replacements are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type
-
(bias, bias belted or radial) as your original tires.
CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
-
(radial and bias belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It's all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
6-41