Tire Chains; If A Tire Goes Flat - Chevrolet 2003 S10 Pickup Owner's Manual

Tire Chains
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If your vehicle nas P235R5R15, P235nOR15,
P235/55R16 or 31 x1 0.50R15LT/C size tires,
don't use tire chains. They can damage your
vehicle because there's not enough clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can cause damage
to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't
spin your wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit,
install them on the rear tires.
Nofices If your vehicle has a tire size other than
P235R5R15, P235ROR15, P235/55R16 or
31xl0.50R15LT/C, use tire chains only where legal
and only when you must. Use only SAE Class
"S" type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the drive axle tires
(four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both
axles) and tighten them as tightly as possible
with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If
you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle,
stop and retighten them. If the contact continues,
slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning
the wheels with chains on will damage your
vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air
goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if you should ever have a "blowout", here are
a few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
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