Tire Inspection And Rotation - Pontiac Wave 2009 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 5-59 for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Additional Required
Services on page 6-6.
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 5-59 and Wheel
Replacement on page 5-64 for more information.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire
and loading information label. See Loading the
Vehicle on page 4-18 for an example of the tire and
loading information label and where it is located on
your vehicle. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-89.