Cadillac 2007 CTS Automobile User Manual


 
Notice: If your vehicle has 245/45R18,
P245/45ZR18 or P225/50R18 size tires, they
are classified as low-profile tires. Low-profile
tires are more susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than standard profile
tires. Tire and or wheel assembly damage
can occur when coming into contact with
road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged
objects or when sliding into a curb. Your
GM warranty does not cover this type of
damage. Keep tires set to the correct inflation
pressure and when possible avoid contact
with curbs, potholes and other road hazards.
Winter Tires
If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered
roads often, you may want to get winter tires for
your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall
performance on most surfaces but they may
not offer the traction you would like or the same
level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice
covered roads.
Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With winter
tires, there may be decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter tread life. After
switching to winter tires, be alert for changes in
vehicle handling and braking.
See your dealer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also,
see Buying New Tires on page 411.
If you choose to use winter tires:
Use tires of the same brand and tread type on
all four wheel positions.
Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load
range, and speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your
original equipment tires may not be available for H,
V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose
winter tires with a lower speed rating, never
exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability.
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