1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 273
1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Manual
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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See '"Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index. When It's Time forNew Tires 1 1 One way to tell when it's time for new tires isto check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. to Rust or dirt onwheel, or on the parts which a it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places wherewheel the attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, you can use a cloth a paper towel to do this; but be or if sure to use a scraper orwire brush later, you need to, to get all the rust or dirt (See off. "Changing a Flat Tire" the Index.) in You need a newtire if any of thefollowing statements are true: 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or d i t . 6-47