1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 219

If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a "blowout," here are a few tips aboutwhat to expect and whatto do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you'd use ina skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. 10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. For a complete drain, flush and refill, see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet Corvette ServiceManual. To purchase a service manual, see "ServicePublications" in the Index. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. If your vehicle has Extended Mobility Tires (tires with "EMT" molded on the sidewalls), see "Extended Mobility Tires" in the Index. 5-26