Removing The Spare Tire And Tools - GMC Defense 2006 Owner's Manual Supplement

tire beads and positively locks the tire to the wheel
rim flange. Beadlocks allow vehicle operation at the
low tire air pressure conditions required for better
mobility in mud, sand and snow.
By reducing the air pressure, the tire footprint is
increased significantly, thus allowing a greater area
of traction or contact. The beadlock also performs as
a safety device to ensure that the tire does not
"unseat" from the rim or rotate on the wheel at these
low air pressure settings, while also preventing the
entry of foreign objects, debris or water into the tire's
air chamber. Replace with the same type, style or
size as originally equipped or the beadlock wheels
may not function properly. For tire pressures see the
Tire Pressure Chart in Capacities and Specifications
on page 5-51.
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
Pickup Vehicles
Under Body Carrier
The heavy duty bumper of the vehicle has an
opening in the bumper to gain access to the spare
tire hoist. This opening is located behind the license
plate mount. In order to gain access to this opening
you must lower the license plate. To lower the plate
you must remove the pin (B). Rotate the plate (A)
down enough to access the opening. For more
information, refer to Changing a Flat Tire and
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools in the 2006
Vehicle Owner Manual.
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