2011 GMC Canyon Regular Cab Owner's Manual - Page 302

10-50 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) . Wheels and Tires Tires This new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see the vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. WARNING (Continued) . Under inflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. Over inflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact - such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. (Continued) Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorized tire service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount the tires. Do not spin the tires in excess of 55 km/h (35 mph) on slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc. Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode. . . { WARNING . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. You could have a blowout and a serious accident. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22. (Continued) 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. . . .