1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 298

I A CAUTION: I When It's Time for New Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear will indicators, which appear whenb',your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Rust or dirton a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from where thewheel places attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later, you if need to, to get all the rust or dirt (See off. "Changing a Flat Tire"in the Index.) , You need a new tire any of the following statements if are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can't be repaired well because the size or location of of the damage. 6-39