1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 230

Servi - - &f -- I-M 3arance Care If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make of One way to tell when it's time for new To find out what kind and size tires sure they arethe same size, load range, you need, lookat the Tire-Loading tires isto check the treadwear speed rating and construction type Information label. The tires installed on (bias, bias-belted or radial) your indicators, which will appear when your as it tires have only2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less your vehicle when was new had a Tire original tires. Performance Criteria Specification of tread remaining. (TPC Spec) numberon each tire's You need a new tire if: I CAUTION I sidewall. When you get new tires, get You can seethe indicators at three ones withthat same TPC Spec number. Mixing tires could cause you places around the tire. That way, your vehicle will continue to to lose control while driving. You can see cord or fabric showing have tires that are designedto give If you mix tires of different sizes or through the tire's rubber. proper endurance, handling, speed types (radial and bias-belted tires) , The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut rating, traction, ride and other things the vehicle may not handle or snagged deep enough show cord during normal service your vehicle. to on properly, and you could have a or fabric. crash. Be sure to use the same size If your tires havean all-season tread The tire has a bump, bulge or split. design, the TPC number will be and type tires on all wheels. It's all The tire has a puncture, or other followed by a "MS" (for mud and cut, right to drive with your compact damage that can't be repaired well spare, though. It was developed for snow). because of the size or locationof the limited use on your vehicle. damage. When It's Time for New Tires Buying New Tires