Tire Inspection And Rotation - GMC 2001 C3 Owner's Manual

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
See "When It's Time for New Tires" and "Wheel
Replacement" later in this section for more information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and
then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the
wheel wrench/hoist shaft to tighten the cable. See
"Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools" in the Index.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the
most important. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in
the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here. Don't include the spare tire in your
tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Certification/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque"
in the Index.
CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. See
"Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index.
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