Tire Rotation; Tread Depth - Chevrolet Beat Owner's Manual

128 Vehicle Care

Tread Depth

Check tread depth at regular intervals.
Tires should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm (4
mm for winter tires).
The legally permissible minimum tread
depth (1.6 mm) has been reached when
the tread has worn down as far as one of
the tread wear indicators (TWI). Their
position is indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than the
rear, swap round front wheels and rear
wheels. Ensure that the direction of
rotation of the wheels is the same as
before.
Tires age, even if they are not used. We
recommend tire replacement every 6
years.
Warning
Use of unsuitable tires or wheels may
lead to accidents and will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Warning
Do not use different size and type of
tires and wheels than those originally
installed on the vehicle. It can affect
safety and performance of the
vehicle. It could lead to handling
failure or rollover and serious injury.
When replacing tires, be sure to
install all four tires and wheels of the
same size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity. The use of
any other tire size or type may
seriously affect ride, handling,
ground clearance, stopping distance,
body clearance and speedometer
reliability.

Tire Rotation

Front tires and rear tires have different
working conditions, and therefore they
wear out at different rates.
Normally, the front tires will wear
faster than rear tires. To make your tires
last longer and to avoid uneven tread
wear:
1. Have the tires rotated according to
the maintenance schedule in the
Manual.
2. Maintain a proper tire pressure.
3. Inspect the tightness of wheel nuts.
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