2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 290

10-44 Vehicle Care See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires on page 10‑59. If using snow tires: . Low-Profile Tires If your vehicle has P225/50R18 or P225/50R17 size tires, they are classified as low‐profile performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also notice more road noise with low‐profile performance tires and that they tend to wear faster. Notice: If the vehicle has low‐profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions. Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. . Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If winter tires with a lower speed rating are chosen, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects, or when sliding into a curb. The vehicle warranty does not cover this type of damage. Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and, when possible avoid contact with curbs, potholes, and other road hazards. Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.