2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 225

Vehicle Service and Care 9-53 Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect the vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 9-54 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 11-3. The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will ensure that the vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 9-54 and Wheel Replacement on page 9-59 for more information. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 9-47 and Loading the Vehicle on page 8-32. { CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 9-62. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on page 10-2. When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Tires should only be moved from front to rear and rear to front on the same side of the vehicle. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures to the amounts shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.