2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 398

Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a flat Tire on page5-67for more information. Tire Chains Used Replacement Wheels Put.---g used a heel c your vehicl s dangerous. You can't know how it's been used It could fail suddenly or how far it's been driven. If and cause a crash.you have to replace a GM wheel, use a new original equipmentwheel. If your vehicleis a 1500 Series, don't use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there's not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amountof clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could causeyou to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your wheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the rear tires. 5-65