Used
Replacement
Wheels
.
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or how far it’s been driven.
It
could fail
suddenly and cause a crash.
If
you have to
replace a wheel, use a new
GM original
equipment wheel.
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Tire
Chains
Notice:
Use tire chains only where legal and only
when you must. Use chains that are the proper size
for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear
axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with
the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow
the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If
you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them.
If
the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the
wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.
If
a
Tire
Goes
Flat
It’s
unusual for a tire
to
“blowout” while you’re driving,
especially
if
you maintain your tires properly.
If
air goes
out
of
a tire, it’s much more likely
to
leak out slowly.
But
if
you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few
tips about what to expect and what
to
do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot
off
the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to
maintain lane position, and then gently brake
to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A
rear blowout, particularly on
a
curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your
foot
from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to
go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake
to
a stop
-
well
off
the road
if
possible.
If
a
tire goes flat, the next part shows how
to
use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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