1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 262

Warning: The temperature grade for tire is established for tire that is this a properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately in combination, can cause heat or buildup and possible tire failure. These grades are molded on the sidewallsof passenger car tires. While thetires available as standard or optional equipment General on Motors vehiclesmay vary with respect to these grades,all such tires meet General Motors performance standards have been approved for use on and General Motorsvehicles. All passenger type (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned balanced carefully at the and factory to give the longesttire life and best overall performance. you In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignmentmay need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smoothroad, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, orbadly rusted or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimesbe repaired). See your GM dealer if any of these conditionsexist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the sameload carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the sameway as the one replaces. it If you need to replaceany of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace themonly with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sureto have theright wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle. 6-45