1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 279

Temperature A, B, C The temperature gradesare A (the highest),€ , C, 3and representing the tire's resistance to generation of the heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire and life, excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level performance of which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels performance on the of laboratory test wheel than the minimum required law. by Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. - In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, you notice unusual tire wear if or your vehicle pulling one way the other, the or If alignment may need to be reset. you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving a smooth road, your on wheels may need to be rebalanced. I Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that bent, cracked,or badly rusted is or corroded.If wheel nutskeep coming loose, the wheel, If wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). your See Chevrolet dealerif any of these conditions exist. of Your dealer will know the kind wheel you need. Each new wheel should havethe same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the it replaces. one If you need to replace any your wheels, wheel bolts of or wheel nuts, replace them only with new original GM equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts your for Chevrolet model. Wheel Alignment and TireBalare The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balancea the carefully at the factory to give you longest tirelife and best overall performance. 6-41