Wheels And Tires - Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2023 Manual

Wheels and Tires

The operating load and cold inflation
pressure on the rim and wheel must not
exceed the rim and wheel manufacturer's
recommendations even though the tire may
be approved for a higher load or inflation.
Rim and wheel may be identified (stamped)
with maximum load and maximum cold
inflation rating. For rims and wheels not so
identified or for service conditions exceeding
the rate capacities, consult the rim and
wheel manufacturer to determine rim and
wheel capacities for the intended service.
The factory-installed tires on this vehicle
were selected to provide the best all-around
tire performance for normal operation.
When inflated, as shown on the vehicle,
they have the load carrying capacity to
operate satisfactorily at all loads up to and
including the full rated load specified for the
vehicle. For more information concerning the
differences in capacities of tires and rims,
refer to the Tire and Rim Association Inc.
Yearbook, or your authorized dealer or tire
dealer.
Tire Inflation
Warning
To reduce the risk of loss of vehicle
control and personal injury:
Tires must be properly inflated, and your
vehicle must not be overloaded (see the
information on Information on Loading
the Vehicle 0 38 and "Tire Load and
Inflation Table" under Tire Pressure
0 245).
Be sure to keep tires properly inflated.
A tire that is run while seriously
underinflated may overheat to the point
where the tire may lose air suddenly
and/or catch fire, possibly resulting in
personal injury and/or property damage.
See Tire Load and Inflation Table under
Tire Pressure 0 245.
In no case should the front or rear tire load
exceed the maximum recommended gross
axle weight rating (front GAWR or
rear GAWR).
Vehicle Care
The efficiency of the vehicle will be upset if
air pressure in the tires are not equal.
Balanced inflation results when the tires on
the same axle carry the same air pressure.
A difference in pressure between the front
and rear tires may be permissible within
certain limitations, however, there should
not be a difference in pressures between the
right and left tires on the same axle.
Always use a truck tire pressure gauge (a
pocket-type gauge is not advised) when
checking inflation pressures. Visual
inspection of tires for inflation pressures is
not enough, especially in the case of radial
tires. Underinflated radial tires may look
similar to correctly inflated radial tires.
If the inflation pressure on a tire is found to
be low frequently, have your dealer correct
the cause.
Be sure to install the tire inflation valve caps
to prevent dirt and moisture from getting
into the valve core, which could cause air
leakage. An underinflated tire in a dual
wheel assembly is harder to notice than one
in a single wheel assembly. The properly
inflated dual tire carries its own load plus
that of the underinflated tire. Both tires can
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