1997 CHEVROLET S10 tires

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cars and light-trucks may vary with respect..to these
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performanc.e Criteri-a (TPC) standads.
e: orades, . they must also. conform to Federal safety
Warning: .The tract-ioa grade assigned to thi.s .tire is based
,on brakin.g (straight ahead) tractioli tests and- do.es not
include
comering (tuning3 tractioh.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be :d.angerous..
It could affect the braking and handling
of
your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make.
you lose contrd. You could have a~c.olliSioh in
which you or others could be injured. Always
use the.correct wheel, wheel b;olts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
The wrong wheel can also cause pro-blems with
hearing life, brake cooling, speedometer
or
odometer ‘calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
hei.ght, vehicle
ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance
to the body and .chassis;
See “Changing a Flat Tire” : Index for
more infmm.abn.., ..
* *
Used Replacement Wheels
r
Putti ; ,a used wheel on your venicIe is
dangerous.
You can’t know how id’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause
an accident. E you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GIC’I. original equipment wheel.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire, Chains
use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle
because there’s not enough clearance.
Use another type
of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it
for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that -manufacturer’s
instructions.
To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if
it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your -wheels..
NOTICE: (Continued)
’ NOTICE: (Continued)
If you do find a traction device that will fit, install
them on the rear4irgs.
If you have other size tires, use tire chains only
where legal and only when you
must. Use. only
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper
size
for your tires. Install them on the drive axle
tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles. can use chains on
both axles) and tighten them as tightly as possible
with the ends. securely fastened. Drive slowly
and
follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If
you can hear the chains contztc,ting your vehicle,
stop and retighten them.
If the contact contimes;
slow down until
it stops. Driving toa fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will damage
your vehicle.

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Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els
(If Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean using a soft de-an cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly.,
dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then
be applied.
The-surface
of thae wheels is similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strang soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
.on them because you could
darnage he.surface.
Don’t- take- your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has. silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can alsq dam.age I. . the surface-of these wheels.
Ckaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a -stiff bruih with a tire demer.
I NOTICE:
When applying a tire ilressing alwags take care to.
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petsoleum-based products
may damage the
paht finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
.If your vehicle is damaged ahd requires sheet-metal
repair
QT replacement; make sure the body repair shop
-applies anti-corrosion material to the p,artsrepaired or
replaced to- resture corrosion protection.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase S/T10603
.............. 108.3 inches (275;l cm)
S/TlO'803
.............. 117.9. inches (2995 cm)
ST10653 .............. 122.9 inehe:s (312.2 cm)
S/T 10603 .............. 1-89 .O inches (480.1 cm)
S/Tl0803 .............. 204.9 inches (520.4 cm)
SIT10653 .............. 203..6 inches (5-17,.1 cm)
S-l0603-/S 1Q803 .......... 62.1 inches (157.7 cm)
S106'53 ................ 62.2 inches (158.cicrn)
TlQ.6.03/T10653
.......... 63.8 inches (162.1 cm)
T 10803 ................ 65.4 inches (1 66 1 cm)
Width .................. 67.9 inches (172.5 cm)
Length
Height
Front Tread
S Series
0.0 Wheel Offset ........ 54.5 inches.(138.4 cm)
-6.4 Wheel Offset ...... 55.0 inches (139.6 cm)
15-inch
Tires * ,.-G . , . 573 inche.s (1 45.4 cm)
3 1 x 10.5 Tires ......... 612 inches (155.4 crn)
Rear Tread
S Series ................ 34.7 inches' (138.8 CIB)
T Series
1-5-inch Tii-es .......... 56.1 inches. (139.9 cm)
3 1 :x 10.5 Tires ......... 519.1 inches (1.59.9 cm)
T Series
"Figures reflect
base equipment only.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Slhort Trip/City Mainten,ance .Schedule I
Check re.ar/front axle fluid levell and add
fluid as nceded. Check constant velocjty
joints and axle seals for lealung.
(See
footnote .*,*.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Insp.ectiam and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern .and, additional information.
(See footnote +.)
DATE 4CTUAL.MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I
9,000 Miles (1.5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whit-hever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0’ Lubricate chassis components (or‘every
3 months, whichm ~ occurs fi ~ t).
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
.fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and -axle- seals for leaking.
(See. footnote * * .)
.DATE AC-TUAL MILEAGE SERVICEb BE
7-9

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and ,filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs -first),
An Emission Control Service.
a..Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
@ee.footnote #.’)
~ 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
j.oints and axle seals €or leaking.
(See footnote **.)
17 Rotate tires. See- “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for prop-er-rotation
pattern and additional information.
(%e footnote +.)
R“ATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE.
7-10

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I .Sho.rt WplCity Maintenance Sche.dule
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
I7 Change engine oil ‘and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate c,hassi.s cornp.onents (or every
3 months, whichever occurs. first).
(See footnote #:.)
17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check cmstant velocity
joints and axle seals for Xeaking.
(See footnote *-a,)
Rotate tires. Se,e. “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” 1 n the. Index for proper rotation
pattern and
additional information.
(See hotnote +.)
1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED. BY:
7-12