2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 417

Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) . 10-47 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 56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc. Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode. The low‐profile, wide tread design is not recommended for off‐road driving. See Off-Road Driving on page 9‑6, for additional information. Notice: Low‐profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. 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 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 the sidewall. The example shows a typical passenger vehicle tire sidewall. . See Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation on page 10‑53 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving. 22‐Inch Tires If the vehicle has 22‐inch P285/45R22 size tires, they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on‐road use. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail.