GM YUKON XL Automobile User Manual


 
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufact urer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your vehicle
Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer.
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WARNING:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
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Overloading your vehicle's tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much flexing. You could have an air-out
and a serious accident. See Loading the
Vehicle
on page 531
.
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Underinflated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The resulting
accident could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to maintain the
recommended pressure. Tire pressure
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WARNING: (Continued)
should be checked when your vehicle's
tires are cold. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure
on page 672
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Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If the tire's tread is badly worn, or if your
vehicle's tires have been damaged,
replace them.
20Inch Tires
If your vehicle has the optional 20inch
P275/55R20 size tires, they are classified
as touring tires and are designed for on road
use. The lowprofile, wide tread design is not
recommended for offroad driving. See Off-Road
Driving
on page 512
, for additional information .
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