Chevrolet Beat, Manual

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Tread Depth
Check tread depth at regular intervals.
Tires should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm (4
mm for winter tires).
The legally permissible minimum tread
depth (1.6 mm) has been reached when
the tread has worn down as far as one of
the tread wear indicators (TWI). Their
position is indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than the
rear, swap round front wheels and rear
wheels. Ensure that the direction of rotat-
ion of the wheels is the same as before.
Tires age, even if they are not used. We
recommend tire replacement every 6
years.
Warning
Use of unsuitable tires or wheels may
lead to accidents and will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Warning
Do not use different size and type of
tires and wheels than those originally
installed on the vehicle. It can affect
safety and performance of the vehicle.
It could lead to handling failure or
rollover and serious injury. When
replacing tires, be sure to install all
four tires and wheels of the same size,
type, tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity. The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affect ride,
handling, ground clearance, stopping
distance, body clearance and speedo-
meter reliability.
128 Vehicle Care
Tire Rotation
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Front tires and rear tires have different
working conditions, and therefore they
wear out at different rates.
Normally, the front tires will wear
faster than rear tires. To make your tires
last longer and to avoid uneven tread
wear:
1. Have the tires rotated according to
the maintenance schedule in the
Manual.
2. Maintain a proper tire pressure.
3. Inspect the tightness of wheel nuts.