Different Size Tires and WheelsIf you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this couldaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, andresistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle haselectronic systems such as anti‐lock brakes, rolloverairbags, traction control, and electronic stability control,the performance of these systems can be affected.{ WARNING:If you add different sized wheels, your vehiclemay not provide an acceptable level ofperformance and safety if tires not recommendedfor those wheels are selected. You may increasethe chance that you will crash and suffer seriousinjury. Only use GM specific wheel and tiresystems developed for your vehicle, and havethem properly installed by a GM certifiedtechnician.See Buying New Tires on page 7‑72 and Accessoriesand Modifications on page 7‑4 for additionalinformation.Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example:Treadwear 200 Traction AATemperature AThe following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), whichgrades tires by treadwear, traction, andtemperature performance. This applies only tovehicles sold in the United States. The grades aremolded on the sidewalls of most passenger cartires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)system does not apply to deep tread, winter-typesnow tires, space-saver, or temporary use sparetires, tires with nominal rim diameters of10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to somelimited-production tires.While the tires available on General Motorspassenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades, they must also conformto federal safety requirements and additionalGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)standards.7-74Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com
