Winter Tires; Low-Profile Performance Tire - Pontiac G6 2010 Owner's Manual

Low-Profile Performance Tire
If your vehicle has P225/50R18 or P225/50R17 size
tires, they are classified as low-profile performance
tires. These tires are designed for very responsive
driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also
notice more road noise with low-profile performance
tires and that they tend to wear faster.
Notice: If the vehicle has low-profile tires,
they are more susceptible to damage from
road hazards or curb impact than standard
profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly
damage can occur when coming into contact
with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged
objects, or when sliding into a curb. The vehicle
warranty does not cover this type of damage.
Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure
and, when possible avoid contact with curbs,
potholes, and other road hazards.

Winter Tires

If your vehicle has P225/50R18 size tires, they are
classified as low-profile performance tires. These tires
are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry
pavement. If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered
roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your
vehicle. The low-profile performance tires may not
offer the traction you would like or the same level of
performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered
roads.
Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With winter
tires, there may be decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise and shorter tire tread life. After
switching to winter tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
handling and braking.
See your retailer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying
New Tires on page 6-75
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