Chevrolet 2001 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. Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See ªStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Toolsº in the Index.

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 one of the correct rotation patterns shown here.

If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don't include it in your tire rotation.

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

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