Buick 2000 manual Tire Inspection and Rotation

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles

(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See ªWhen It's Time for New Tiresº and ªWheel Replacementº later in this section for more information.

The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.

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Don't include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Reset the Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See ªWheel Nut Torqueº in the Index.

CAUTION:

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if

you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See ªChanging a Flat Tireº in the Index.)

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