GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment
tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec) system rating. When replacement tires are needed, GM strongly recommends
buying tires with the same TPC Spec rating. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications
that impact the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance,
ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's
TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires
have an all-season tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for
mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labeling for additional information. GM recommends replacing all the tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the
vehicle. Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are
not replaced at the same time. See Tire Inspection and Tire Rotation
for information on proper tire rotation. WARNING WARNING WARNING Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If the vehicle tires must be replaced with a tire that does not have a TPC Spec
number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction
(radial) as the original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate
low-pressure warning if non-TPC Spec rated tires are installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor System . The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires
on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits for the label location and more information
about the Tire and Loading Information label. If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and
handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected.
If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags,
traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems
can also be affected. WARNING See Buying New Tires and Accessories and Modifications for additional
information. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear,
traction, and temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may
vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements
and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition
To These Grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate. Traction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics. Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.Buying New Tires
Tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount
a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service
center should mount or dismount the tires.
Mixing tires of different sizes, brands, or types may cause loss of control of
the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. Use the correct size,
brand, and type of tires on all wheels.
Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop
cracks after many miles of driving.Different Size Tires and Wheels
If different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of performance
and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This increases
the chance of a crash and serious injury. Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician.Uniform Tire Quality Grading