1999 GMC SAFARI Owner's Manual

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4. Press the tab 
and turn the socket
counterclockwise to
remove the socket from
the bezel.
If the socket does not
have a tab, turn the
socket counterclockwise
to remove the socket
from the bezel

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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, 
see your GM Warranty bo

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NOTICE:
Dont let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. Its not. If your tires
dont have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing


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The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See ªScheduled
Maintenance Servicesº in the Index for sch

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When Its Time for New Tires
One way to tell when its 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 rem

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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
fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radi

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Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tires resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
contr

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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 mak