Pontiac 2006 manual When It Is Time for New Tires, Buying New Tires

When It Is Time for New Tires

One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch

(1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.

You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true:

•You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.

•You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.

•The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.

•The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.

•The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.

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Buying New Tires

GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires that are the same size, brand, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. This way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5-53for additional information.

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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels. It is all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily, as it was developed for use on your vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-81.