Summer Tyres; Tyre Pressure - Chevrolet 2015 Corvette Owner's Manual

10-48 Vehicle Care
Caution
Low-profile tyres are more
susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than
standard profile tyres. Tyre and/or
wheel assembly damage can
occur when coming into contact
with road hazards like potholes,
or sharp edged objects, or when
sliding into a kerb. The warranty
does not cover this type of
damage. Keep tyres set to the
correct inflation pressure and
when possible, avoid contact with
kerbs, potholes, and other road
hazards.

Summer Tyres

High Performance Summer Tyres
This vehicle may come with high
performance summer tyres. These
tyres have a special tread and
compound that are optimised for
maximum dry and wet road
performance. This special tread and
compound will have decreased
performance in cold climates, and
on ice and snow. We recommend
installing winter tyres on the vehicle
if frequent driving at temperatures
below approximately 5°C (40°F) or
on ice or snow covered roads is
expected. See Winter Tyres on
page 10-46.
Caution
High performance summer tyres
have rubber compounds that lose
flexibility and may develop
surface cracks in the tread area
at temperatures below -7°C
Caution (Continued)
(20°F). Always store high
performance summer tyres
indoors and at temperatures
above -7°C (20°F) when not in
use. If the tyres have been
subjected to -7°C (20°F) or less,
let them warm up in a heated
space to at least 5°C (40°F) for
24 hours or more before being
installed or driving a vehicle on
which they are installed. Do not
apply heat or blow heated air
directly on the tyres. Always
inspect tyres before use. See
Tyre Inspection on page 10-54.

Tyre Pressure

Tyres need the correct amount
of air pressure to operate
effectively.
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