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likelihood the vehicle will tumble end
over end.
But when you drive across
an
incline. the much more narrow
track width
(the distance between the
left and right whecls) may not prevent
the vehicle from tilting and rolling
over.
Also, driving across an incline
puts more weight on the downhill
wheels. This could cause a downhill
slide or a rollover.
Surfkce conditions can be
a problem
when you drive across
il hill. Loose
gravel, muddy spots. or even wet
grass can cause your tires
to slip
sideways, downhill.
If the vehicle
slips sideways.
it can hit something
that
will trip it (a rock, a rut, etc.) and
roll over.
Hidden obstacles can make the
steepness
of the incline even worse. If
you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or
if the downhill wheels drop
into
a rut or depression. your vehicle
can
tilt even more.
For reasons like these, you need
to decide
carefully whether
to try to drive across an
incline. Just because the trail goes across
the incline doesn’t mean
you have to
drive it. The last vehicle to iry it might
have rolled over.
Road
Drivihg across an incline that’s too
steep
will make your vehicle roll
over. You could be seriously injured
or killed. If you have any doubt about
the steepness
of the incline, don’t
drive across it. Find another route
instead.
Q: What if I’m driving across an
incline that’s not too steep, but I hit
some loose gravel and start to slide
downhill. What should
I do‘?
A: If you feel your vehicle starting to
slide sideways, turn downhill. This
should help straighten out the vehicle
and prevent the side slipping. However
a much better way to prevent this is to
get
out and “walk the come” so you
know what the surface is like bcforc
you drive it.
Stalling on an Incline
If your vehicle stalls when you’re
crossing an incline, be sure
you (and your
passengers) get out
on the uphill side,
even
if the door there is harder to open. If
you get
out on the downhill side and the
vehicle starts to roll over,
you’ll be right
in its path.
If
you have to walk down the slope, stay
out of the path the vehicle will take if
it
does roll over.
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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 - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are: A,
B, and C. They 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 braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does
not include cornering (turning) traction.
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 Vehicle 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.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or
optional equipment on General Motors
vehicles may vary with respect to these
grades, all such tires meet General Motors
performance standards and have been
approved for use on General Motors
vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric)
tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give
you the longest tire life and best
overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or
badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel
leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes
be repaired). See your Geo dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
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Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... . . 60 lb. ft. (80 N*m)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ............................................ 86.6” (2 200 mm)
Tread Front
................................................ 54.9” (1 395 mm)
Rear
............................................... 55.1”(1400mm)
Length
.............................................. 142.5”(3620mm)
Height
................................................65.0” (1651mm)
Width ................................................ 64.2” (1 630 mm)
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