When It Is Time For New Tires - GMC 2003 Savana Van Owner's Manual

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. Some
commercial truck tires may
not have treadwear
indicators.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
around the tire.
tire's rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
deep enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can't be repaired well because of the size or
location of the damage.
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