Tyre Chains - Cadillac XT4 2023 Owner's Manual

298 Vehicle Care
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that
is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts,
or Tyre Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors with new GM original equipment
parts.
Warning
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air
and cause loss of control, resulting in a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one is
dangerous. How it has been used or how
far it has been driven may be unknown.
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It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a new GM
original equipment wheel.
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tyre or tyre chain
clearance to the body and chassis.

Tyre Chains

If the vehicle has 245/45R20 size tyres, do
not use tyre chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tyre 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 tyre chains could
cause loss of control and a crash. Use
another type of traction device only if its
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manufacturer recommends it for the
vehicle's tyre size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To avoid vehicle damage,
drive slow and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the vehicle.
Do not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on the
front tyres.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with a tyre size
other than 245/45R20, use tyre chains
only where legal and only when
necessary. Use low profile chains that add
no more than 12 mm thickness to the
tyre tread and inner sidewall. Use chains
that are the proper size for the tyres.
Install them on the tyres of the front
axle. Do not use chains on the tyres of
the rear axle. Tighten them as tightly as
possible with the ends securely fastened.
Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions. If the chains
contact the vehicle, stop and retighten
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