Low-Profile Tires - Chevrolet 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual

10-60 Vehicle Care
If a tire goes flat, there is no need to
stop on the side of the road to
change the tire. Continue driving,
however, do not drive too far or too
fast. Driving on the tire may not be
possible if there is permanent
damage. The tire can be driven with
no air pressure for up to 105 km
(65 miles) at speeds slower than
90 km/h (55 mph). The shorter the
distance and the slower the speed,
the greater the chance the tire will
not have to be replaced. As soon as
possible, contact the nearest
authorized GM or run-flat servicing
facility for inspection and repair or
replacement. When driving on a
deflated run-flat tire, avoid potholes
and other road hazards that could
damage the tire and/or wheel
beyond repair. When a tire has been
damaged, or if driven any distance
on a deflated run-flat tire, check with
an authorized run-flat tire service
center to determine whether the
tire can be repaired or should be
replaced. To maintain the run-flat
feature, all replacement tires must
be run-flat tires.
To locate the nearest GM or run-flat
servicing facility, call Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13 8 or Roadside
Assistance Program (Mexico) on
page 13 10 for details.
The valve stems on run-flat tires
have sensors that are part of the
TPMS. See Tire Pressure Monitor
System on page 10 68. These
sensors contain batteries that are
designed to last for 10 years
under normal driving conditions.
See your dealer for wheel or sensor
replacement.
Notice: Using liquid sealants can
damage the tire valves and tire
pressure monitor sensors in the
run-flat tires. This damage is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not use liquid sealants in
run-flat tires.

Low-Profile Tires

Low Profile Performance Tire
The original equipment tires on
this vehicle are classified as
low profile performance tires.
These tires are designed for
very responsive driving on wet
or dry pavement, however, may
produce more road noise and
tend to wear faster.
Notice: Low profile tires 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