1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 267

If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't wantto dowhen your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheelstoo fast. Themethod known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. 1 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using chains on your vehicle, tire see "Tire Chains" in the Index. I If you let your tires s p ~ n high speed, they at can explode, and you or others could beinjured. And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could causean engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as show] on the speedometer. 5-35