Tire Inspection; Tire Rotation; When It Is Time For New; Tires - Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Owner's Manual

10-72 Vehicle Care

Tire Inspection

We recommend that you
regularly inspect your vehicle's
tires, including the spare tire,
if the vehicle has one, for signs
of wear or damage at least once
a month.
Always remove the tires if
any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at
three or more places around
the tire.
You can see cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.

Tire Rotation

The tires on your vehicle are
different sizes front to rear.
Due to this, the tires should
not be rotated. Each tire and
wheel should be used only in
the position it is in.

When It Is Time for New

Tires

Various factors, such as
maintenance, temperatures, driving
speeds, vehicle loading, and road
conditions influence when you need
new tires.
One way to tell when it is time for
new tires is to check the treadwear
indicators, which appear when the
tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
or less of tread remaining.