Pontiac G8 manual Vehicle Service and Care

Vehicle Service and Care 9-55

Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 9-56and Wheel Replacement on page 9-61.

When rotating the vehicle’s tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.

The compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one, is not included in the tire rotation.

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 9-46and Loading the Vehicle on page 8-28.

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9-51.

Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 10-2.

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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after 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 needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire (V6 Engine) on page 9-71.