Different Size Tires And Wheels; Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES
AND WHEELS
If wheels or tires are installed that are a
different size than the original equip-
ment wheels and tires, vehicle perfor-
mance, including its braking, ride and
handling characteristics, stability, and
resistance to rollover may be affected. If
the vehicle has electronic systems such
as antilock brakes, rollover airbags,
traction control, and electronic stability
control, the performance of these
systems can also be affected.
Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable level
of performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are
selected. This increases the chance
of a crash and serious injury. Only
use GM specific wheel and tire
systems developed for the vehicle,
and have them properly installed by
a GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires on page 9-50 and
Accessories and Modifications on page
9-2.
Vehicle Care 9-51
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND
TIRE BALANCE
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing will not be
necessary on a regular basis. However,
check the alignment if there is unusual
tire wear or if the vehicle is pulling to
one side or the other. If the vehicle
vibrates when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels might need to
be rebalanced. See your CHEVROLET
retailer for proper diagnosis.