Black plate (65,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Tire Inspection and RotationWe recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs ofwear or damage. See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 6‑67 for more information.Always remove the tires if any of the followingstatements are true:. You can see the indicators at three or moreplaces around the tire.. You can see cord or fabric showing throughthe tire's rubber.. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut,or snagged deep enough to show cord orfabric.. The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damagethat cannot be repaired well because of thesize or location of the damage.Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km(7,500 miles). See Scheduled Maintenance onpage 7‑3.The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achievea uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This willensure that your vehicle continues to performmost like it did when the tires were new.Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate yourtires as soon as possible and check wheelalignment. Also check for damaged tires orwheels. SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires onpage 6‑67 and Wheel Replacement on page 6‑72for more information.Four‐Tire Rotation PatternIf your vehicle has a compact spare tire, it shouldnot be included in the tire rotation process. Usethe four‐tire rotation pattern shown.6-65
