Winter Tires - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

9-44 Vehicle Care
Warning (Continued)
Ÿ Overinflated tires are more likely
to be cut, punctured, or broken
by a sudden impact - such as
when hitting a pothole. Keep
tires at the recommended
pressure.
Worn or old tires can cause a
Ÿ
crash. If the tread is badly worn,
replace them.
Ÿ Replace any tires that have been
damaged by impacts with
potholes, curbs, etc.
Improperly repaired tires can
Ÿ
cause a crash. Only the retailer or
an authorized tire service center
should repair, replace, dismount,
and mount the tires.
Do not spin the tires in excess of
Ÿ
56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery
surfaces such as snow, mud, ice,
etc. Excessive spinning may
cause the tires to explode.
Driving over sharp objects can damage
the tires and wheels. If some objects are
unavoidable, drive over them slowly
and at a right angle, if possible.
When parking, avoid making contact
with the curb.

WINTER TIRES

Consider installing winter tires on the
vehicle if frequent driving on snow or
ice covered roads is expected. All
season tires provide good overall
performance on most surfaces but they
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 tread
life. After changing to winter tires, be
alert for changes in vehicle handling
and braking.
See your CHEVROLET retailer for
details regarding winter tire availability
and proper tire selection. Using incorrect
winter tires may adversely affect
Stability System Performance. Also, see
Buying New Tires on page 9-50.