Low-Profile Tires; Tire Sidewall Labeling - Chevrolet Cruze 2011 Owner's Manual

10-44 Vehicle Care
If you choose to use winter tires:
Use tires of the same brand and
tread type on all four wheel
positions.
Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and
speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If you
choose winter tires with a lower
speed rating, never exceed the tire's
maximum speed capability.

Low-Profile Tires

If this vehicle has P225/45R18
size tires, they are classified as
low profile 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.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The
examples below show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a
compact spare tire sidewall.