1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 291

c After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label. all Make certain that wheel nuts are. properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque'' the Index. in f I The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. a to Rust or dirt onwheel, or on .the partsWhich it is fastened, can make wheel nuts becomeloose after a time. The wheel could come and cause off an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, you can use a cloth ora paper towel to do this; but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later,if you need to, to get all the rust or off. (See dirt "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index.) -_ 6-43