Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance; Tightening The Wheel Nuts - Chevrolet 2008 T Series Owner's Manual

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall
performance.
Proper front wheel alignment must be maintained in
order to ensure efficient steering, good directional
stability, and prevent abnormal tire wear. If you notice
unusual tire wear or your vehicle is pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your wheels may need to be balanced.

Tightening the Wheel Nuts

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Wheel nuts that are not tight can work loose. If
all the nuts on a wheel come off, the wheel can
come off the vehicle, causing a crash. All
wheel nuts must be properly tightened. Follow
the rules in this section to be sure they are.
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This section lets you know how often to check the
tightness of the wheel nuts on your vehicle and how tight
they must be.
First, use these pictures to decide what kind of wheels
you have.
Hub-Piloted Type,
8-Hole
Hub-Piloted Type,
10-Hole