Tire Inspection And Rotation - GMC 2001 Sierra 1500 Pickup 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.
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If your vehicle has single rear wheels and the tread
design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires,
always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown
here when rotating your tires.
If your vehicle has front tires with different tread designs
(such as all season vs. on/off road) than the rear tires,
don't rotate your tires front to rear.