Tire Inspection And Rotation - GMC 2008 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Tire Inspection and Rotation

We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs
of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for
New Tires on page 5-73 for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve
a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This
will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform
most like it did when the tires were new.
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 Is Time for New Tires on page 5-73
and Wheel Replacement on page 5-78.
5-72
When rotating your vehicle's tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-65 and Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-34.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-68.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-116.