Tread Depth; Tire Inspection - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

9-48 Vehicle Care

TREAD DEPTH

Check tread depth at regular intervals.
Tires should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4mm for winter tires).
The legally permissible minimum tread
depth (1.6 mm) has been reached when
the tread has worn down as far as one of
the tread wear indicators (TWI). Their
position is indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than the
rear, swap round front wheels and rear
wheels.
Tires age, even if they are not used. We
recommend tire replacement every 6
years.

TIRE INSPECTION

Regularly inspect the vehicle's tires,
including the spare tire, if the vehicle
has one, for signs of wear or damage.
See When It Is Time for New Tires on
page 9-50 for more information.
Always remove the tires if any of the
following statements are true:
Ÿ You can see the indicators at three or
more places around the tire.
Ÿ You can see cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
Ÿ The tread or sidewall is cracked,
cut, or snagged deep enough to
show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
Ÿ
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
Ÿ
damage that cannot be repaired well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
Ÿ Check the wheels for damage.