Low-Profile Performance TireIf your vehicle has P255/50R20 size tires, they areclassified as low-profile performance tires. Thesetires are designed for very responsive driving onwet or dry pavement. You may also notice moreroad noise with low-profile performance tires andthat they tend to wear faster.Notice: If your vehicle has low-profile tires,they are more susceptible to damage from roadhazards or curb impact than standard profiletires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage canoccur when coming into contact with roadhazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects,or when sliding into a curb. Your GM warrantydoes not cover this type of damage. Keep tiresset to the correct inflation pressure and, whenpossible avoid contact with curbs, potholes,and other road hazards.Winter TiresIf you expect to drive on snow or ice coveredroads often, you may want to get winter tires foryour vehicle. All season tires provide good overallperformance on most surfaces but they maynot offer the traction you would like or the samelevel of performance as winter tires on snow or icecovered roads.Winter tires, in general, are designed for increasedtraction on snow and ice covered roads. Withwinter tires, there may be decreased dryroad traction, increased road noise, and shortertread life. After switching to winter tires, be alert forchanges in vehicle handling and braking.See your dealer for details regarding winter tireavailability and proper tire selection. Also,see Buying New Tires on page 416.If you choose to use winter tires:• Use tires of the same brand and tread type onall four wheel positions.• Use only radial ply tires of the same size, loadrange, and speed rating as the originalequipment tires.Winter tires with the same speed rating as youroriginal equipment tires may not be available for H,V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choosewinter tires with a lower speed rating, neverexceed the tire’s maximum speed capability.400
