1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tire size

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Loading Your Vehicle
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS.
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT
XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa
SEE OWNER‘S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATiON
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation. It
also gives you important information about the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight
that you can carry. This weight is called Vehicle
Capacity Weight and includes the weight
of all
occupants, cargo, and all non-factory-installed options.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE
OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) for either the front
or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load,
you should spread it
out. Don’t carry more than
100 lbs. (45 kg) in your
rear area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ’ A CAUTION:
Extended mobility tires are constructed
differently than other tires and could explode
during improper service. You or others could be
injured or killed if you attempt to repair, replace,
dismount, or mount an extended mobility tire.
Let only an authorized Goodyear
EMT Service
Center repair, replace, dismount and mount
extended mobility tires.
The valve stems on your extended mobility tires have
sensors that are part of the TPM. These sensors contain
batteries which are designed to last for
10 years under
normal driving conditions. See your dealer if you ever
need
to have a wheel replaced, or if the batteries in the
sensors ever need replacement.
NOTICE:
Using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves
and tire pressure monitor sensors in your
extended mobility tires. This damage would not
be covered by warranty. Don’t use liquid sealants
in your extended mobility tires.
If you feel that winter tires are needed for your driving
conditions, Goodyear Eagle M+S EMT tires are
available in your original equipment sizes from an
authorized Goodyear EMT retailer. These tires will
improve snow traction while maintaining your
Corvette’s extended mobility feature. When using
winter tires on your vehicle, be sure to use them on
all four wheels see “Buying New Tires” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Rotation
The tires on your Corvette are directional and are
different sizes front to rear. Due to this, your tires should
not be rotated. Each tire and wheel should be used only
in the position it is in.
When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6
mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if
any of the following statements
are true:
0 You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine /i CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes (other
than those originally installed on your vehicle) or
types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle
may not handle properly, and you could have
a
crash. Using tires of different sizes (other than
those originally installed on your vehicle) may
also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use
the correct size and type tires on all four wheels.
If you feel that winter tires are needed, see “Extended
Mobility Tires” in the Index.
A CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
~ wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could
1 fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply
~ tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on
your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel nut socket
and wheel lock key
are being used.
NOTICE:
Your wheels could be damaged if the wheel nut
socket
is not used to remove your vehicle’s wheels.
The wheel nut socket can be used with an air wrench or
a torque wrench. The wheel lock key can be used with a
torque wrench, but not with an air or impact wrench.
I NOTICE:
Your wheel lock key or lock nuts could be
damaged if an
air or impact wrench is used with
this key.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Don’t 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.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the rear tires.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION
SIZE
994954
Exterior polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax
Treated
23 in. x 25 in.
1050172
Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
Chrome Cleaner and Polish 16
02. (0.473 L) 1050173 Removes
tar, road oil and asphalt
Tar and Road Oil Remover
16 02. (0.473 L)
1050174
I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I White Sidewall Tire Cleaner I Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
1050214
I 32 oz. (0.946 L) I Vinyl Cleaner I Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops I
1050427 I 23 02. (0.680 L) I Glass Cleaner I Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
1052870
I 16 02. (0.473 L) I Wash Wax Concentrate I Cleans and lightly waxes
1052918**
I 8 02. (0.237 L) I Armor AUT’ Protectant I
Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas , plastic,
rubber and vinyl
1052925
I 16 02. (0.473 L) I Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets,
seats, interior trim, door panels
I Cleaner and floor mats
1052929
I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on and rinse with water
1052930
Shines vehicle without scratching Synthetic Chamois
2.5 sq. ft.
12345721 Cleans and
shines a variety
of surface types Armor
All TM Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473 L)
12345002 Attracts, absorbs and
removes soils
Capture
Dry Spot Remover 8 02. (0.237 L)
12345725
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products.
** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
Removes
contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks Surface Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473 L) 12377984 Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish Cleane\
r
Wax 16 02. (0.473 L)
12377966 Removes
dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
Finish Enhancer
16
02. (0.473 L)
12377964 Spray
on tire shine Silicone
Tire Shine 12 02. (0.354 L)
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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