Dual Tire Operation Buying New Tires
To find
out what kind and size of tires you need, look
at the CertificationEire label. When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt
or wheel
nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after
100,
1,OOO and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 OOO km)
of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears faster
than
the inner tire. Your tires will wear more evenly and
last longer if you rotate the tires periodically.
If you’re
going to be doing a lot of driving on high-crown roads,
you can reduce tire wear by adding 5 psi (35 kPa) to the
tire pressure in the outer tires.
Be sure to return to the
recommended pressures when no longer driving under
those conditions. See “Changing a Flat Tire”
in the
Index for more information.
If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is badly
underinflated, the
tire can overheat. An overheated
tire
can lose air suddenly or catch fire. You or others
could be injured. Be sure all tires (including the
spare,
if any) are properly inflated.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec)
number on each
tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service
on your vehicle.
If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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I a CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control.
You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel
nut is replaced
on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel
nut torque after
100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles ( 160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque’’
in the Index. See
“Changing a
Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous.
You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s
been driven. It could fail suddenly and
cause an
new
GM original equipment wheel.
~ accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a
Tire Chains
I NOTICE:
If your vehicle has dual wheels or P26975R16 size
tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage
your
vehicle because there’s not enough clearance.
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Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Engine Type VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
“VORTEC”
4300 V6 W 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
“VORTEC” 5000 V8 M 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
“VORTEC”
5700 V8 R 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
“VORTEC” 7400
V8 J 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
Wheels and Tires
Model
C 1500
K 1500 and C/K 2500
C/K 2500 (w/C6P)
C/K
3500 (Single Rear Wheels)
C/K 3500 (Dual Rear Wheels)
C 3500 HD Front
C 3500 HD Rear
Tire Pressure
Description Torque
5 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft (190 N-m)
6 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 Nam)
8 bolts (14mm)
140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
8 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
8 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
5 bolts (5/8 in.) 175 lb-ft (240 N-m)
10 bolts (5/8 in.) 175
lb-ft (240 N-m)
See the CertificatiodTire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door
or the incomplete vehicle document
in the cab.
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