Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on theTire and Loading Information label. See LoadingYour Vehicle on page 4-26, for more information aboutthe Tire and Loading Information label and its locationon your vehicle.Vehicles that have performance tires P235/50R17 95V(front axle) and P255/45R17 98V (rear axle) are mountedon wheels with different rim widths. The front axle tiresare mounted on rims 7.5 inches (19.05 cm) wide andthe rear axle tires require wheels with a minimum rimwidth of 8 inches (20.32 cm). The original equipmentwheels designed for P255/45R17 98V size tires areetched with the words REAR ONLY. When replacingP255/45R17 98V size tires have them mounted onwheels with a minimum width of 8 inches (20.32 cm) andmarked REAR ONLY. See Wheel Replacement onpage 5-80.Different Size Tires and WheelsIf you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this mayaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability,and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehiclehas electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes,traction control, and electronic stability control,the performance of these systems can be affected.{CAUTION:If you add different sized wheels, your vehiclemay not provide an acceptable level ofperformance and safety if tires notrecommended for those wheels are selected.You may increase the chance that you willcrash and suffer serious injury. Only use GMspecific wheel and tire systems developed foryour vehicle, and have them properly installedby a GM certified technician.See Buying New Tires on page 5-76 and Accessoriesand Modifications on page 5-3 for additional information.5-78
