2007 SATURN SKY tire size

When It Is Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it
is 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:
You can see the indicators at three or more
places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through
the tire’s rubber.
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 cannot be repaired well because of the
size or location of the damage.
Buying New Tires
Saturn has developed and matched specic tires
for your vehicle. The original equipment tires
installed on your vehicle, when it was new,
were designed to meet General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria Specication (TPC spec)
system rating. If you need replacement tires,
Saturn strongly recommends that you get tires
with the same TPC spec rating. This way, your
vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give the same performance and vehicle safety,
during normal use, as the original tires.
GM’s exclusive TPC spec system considers over
a dozen critical specications that impact the
overall performance of your vehicle, including
brake system performance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire pressure monitoring
performance. GM’s TPC spec number is molded
onto the tire’s sidewall by the tire manufacturer.
If the tires have an all-season tread design,
the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS,
for mud and snow. SeeTire Sidewall Labeling
on page 287for additional information.
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{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose
control while driving. If you mix tires of
different sizes, brands, or types (radial
and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may
not handle properly, and you could have
a crash. Using tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may also cause damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct
size, brand, and type of tires on your
vehicle’s wheels.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with
those that do not have a TPC spec number,
make sure they are the same size, load range,
speed rating, and construction type (radial
and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s
original tires.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
This label is attached to the vehicle’s center
pillar (B-pillar). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 225, for more information about the Tire
and Loading Information label.
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Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different
size than your original equipment wheels and
tires, this may affect the way your vehicle
performs, including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to
rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic
systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction
control, and stability control, the performance
of these systems can be affected.{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable
level of performance and safety if tires
not recommended for those wheels are
selected. You may increase the chance
that you will crash and suffer serious
injury. Only use Saturn specic wheel and
tire systems developed for your vehicle,
and have them properly installed by a
Saturn certied technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 296and
Accessories and Modications on page 233for
additional information.
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Do not use tire chains. There is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used on
a vehicle without the proper amount of
clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the tire
chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be
injured in a crash. 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, re-adjust or
remove the device if it is contacting your
vehicle, and do not spin your wheels.
If you do nd traction devices that will t,
install them on the rear tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
Your vehicle has a tire inator kit. There is no
spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and
no place to store a tire.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your tires
properly. SeeTires on page 284. If air goes out
of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
But, if you should ever have a blow out, here are
a few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blow out, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blow out,
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Specications, Capacities............................ 331
Speedometer............................................... 129
Starting Your Engine..................................... 80
Steering...................................................... 203
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 188
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 110
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 100
Cupholder(s).............................................. 99
Glove Box................................................. 99
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 224
Sun Visors.................................................... 72
T
Tachometer................................................. 129
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker
Lamps.................................................. 281
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 188
Theft-Deterrent Systems................................ 73
Content Theft-Deterrent.............................. 73
PASS-Key
®III+.......................................... 75
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.......................... 75Tilt Wheel.................................................... 110
Tires........................................................... 284
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 320
Buying New Tires..................................... 296
Chains..................................................... 303
Cleaning.................................................. 321
Different Size........................................... 298
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 303
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 292
Inspection and Rotation............................ 294
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 304
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 287
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 299
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 300
Wheel Replacement................................. 300
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 296
Winter Tires............................................. 286
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 230
Towing a Trailer....................................... 230
Your Vehicle............................................. 230
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Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 199
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 200
Traction Control System Warning Light........ 136
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 254
Fluid, Manual........................................... 254
Transmission Operation, Automatic................ 82
Transmission Operation, Manual.................... 85
Trunk............................................................ 68
Trunk Ajar Light........................................... 142
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 112
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 111
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Understanding Radio Reception................... 189
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 299
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Vehicle
Control..................................................... 196
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 225Vehicle (cont.)
Parking Your.............................................. 89
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 363
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 324
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 324
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 152
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 126
Visors........................................................... 72
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 127
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 147
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 110
Other Warning Devices............................ 110
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 300
Different Size........................................... 298
Replacement............................................ 300
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