Tire Inspection And Rotation - GMC Sierra 2008 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 5-85 for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance
(Gasoline Engine) 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 your
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 5-85
and Wheel Replacement on page 5-89.
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also see
Dual Tire Operation on page 5-77.
If your vehicle has single rear wheels and the
tread design for the front tires is the same as
the rear tires, use the rotation pattern shown
here when rotating the tires.
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the
tread design for the front tires is the same as the
rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation
patterns shown here when rotating the tires.
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