Tire Inspection And Rotation - Chevrolet 2008 Express 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 the 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.
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also see Dual
Tire Operation on page 5-65.
Single Rear Wheels
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use
the correct rotation patterns shown here when
rotating your vehicle's tires. Do not include
the spare tire in the tire rotation, if the spare
tire/wheel assembly does not match your vehicle's
road tires and wheels in size and type.
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