Chevrolet 2010 Cobalt, Owner'S Manual

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Low-Profile Performance Tire
If the vehicle has 225/40R18 size tires, they
are classified as low
‐ profile performance tires.
These tires are designed for very responsive
driving on wet or dry pavement. You may
also notice more road noise with low
‐ profile
performance tires and that they tend to wear
faster.
The 225/40R18 tire is a high performance
tire designed for dry traction and handling
performance which may result in reduced tread
life of 15,000 miles (24 140 km) or less depending
on individual driving behavior.
Notice:
If the vehicle has low ‐ profile tires, they
are more susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than standard profile
tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can
occur when coming into contact with road
hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects,
or when sliding into a curb. The vehicle
warranty does not cover this type of damage.
Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure
and, when possible avoid contact with curbs,
potholes, and other road hazards.
Winter Tires
If the vehicle has 225/40R18 size tires, they are
classified as performance tires. These tires are
designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry
pavement. If you expect to drive on snow or ice
covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires
for the vehicle. All season tires provide good overall
performance on most surfaces but they may not
offer the traction you would like or the same level
of performance as winter tires on snow or ice
covered roads.
Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With winter
tires, there may be decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter tread life. After
switching to winter tires, be alert for changes in
vehicle handling and braking.
See your dealer/retailer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also, see
Buying
New Tires on page 6 ‑ 76 .
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