Tires - Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Tires

Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and where
to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty
booklet for details.
CAUTION:
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Poorly maintained and improperly used
tires are dangerous.
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Overloading your vehicle's tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much flexing. You could have an air-out
and a serious accident. See Loading
Your Vehicle on page 4-36.
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Underinflated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
your vehicle's tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-76.
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Overinflated tires are more likely to
be cut, punctured, or broken by a
sudden impact — such as when you
hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If the tire's tread is badly worn,
or if your vehicle's tires have been
damaged, replace them.
20-Inch Tires
If your vehicle has the optional 20-inch
P275/55R20 size tires, they are classified as
touring tires and are designed for on road use.
The low-profile, wide tread design is not
recommended for "off-road" driving or commercial
uses such as snow plowing. See Off-Road
Driving on page 4-12 and Adding a Snow Plow or
Similar Equipment on page 4-43 for additional
information.