When It Is Time For New Tires - GMC Chevrolet Cavalier 2022 Owner's Manual

Tires are rotated to achieve a more
uniform wear for all tires. The first
rotation is the most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate
the tires as soon as possible, check for
proper tire inflation pressure, and check
for damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel alignment.
See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 141
and
Wheel Replacement 0 145.
Use this rotation pattern when rotating
the tires.
Do not include the compact spare tire
in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to the
recommended inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See Tire
Pressure 0 136 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0 86.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 138.
Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See Wheel Nut Torque
under Capacities and Specifications
0 168.
Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose after
time. The wheel could come off and
cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
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or a paper towel can be used;
however, use a scraper or wire brush
later to remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the wheel
hub with wheel bearing grease after a
wheel change or tire rotation to prevent
corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get
grease on the flat wheel mounting
surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts.

When It Is Time for New Tires

Factors such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road
conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
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