Wheels And Tires - GMC Acadia 2011 Owner's Manual

Wheels and Tires

Tires
Your new vehicle comes with
high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions about
your tire warranty and where to
obtain service, see your vehicle
Warranty booklet for details.
For additional information refer
to the tire manufacturer.
WARNING
Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
Overloading your tires
can cause overheating as
a result of too much flexing.
You could have a blowout
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and a serious accident.
See Vehicle Load Limits on
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Under inflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting crash
could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when
your tires are cold.
Over inflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
or broken by a sudden
impact
hit a pothole. Keep tires at
the recommended pressure.
Worn or old tires can cause a
crash. If your tread is badly
worn, replace them.
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such as when you
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Vehicle Care
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Replace any tires that have
been damaged by impacts
with potholes, curbs, etc.
Improperly repaired tires can
cause a crash. Only your
dealer or an authorized tire
service center should repair,
replace, dismount, and mount
the tires.
Do not spin the tires in
excess of 55 km/h (35 mph)
on slippery surfaces such
as snow, mud, ice, etc.
Excessive spinning may
cause the tires to explode.
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