Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15352645) -
2022 - CRC - 6/22/21
Vehicle Care
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one is
dangerous. How it has been used or how
far it has been driven may be unknown.
It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a new GM
original equipment wheel.
Tyre Chains
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with tire size
305/30ZR20, use tire chains only where
legal and only when necessary. Use low
profile chains that add no more than
6
–
7 mm (0.2
–
0.3 in) thickness to the tire
tread and inner sidewall. Use chains that
are the proper size for the tyres. Do not
use chains on the tires of the front axle.
Install them on the tires of the rear axle.
Tighten them as tightly as possible with
the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly
and follow the chain manufacturer's
instructions. If the chains contact the
vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the
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contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the
wheels with chains on will damage the
vehicle.
If a Tyre Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tyre to blow out while
driving, especially if the tyres are
maintained properly. If air goes out of a
tyre, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. See
for additional
information. But if there ever is a blowout,
here are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tyre fails, the flat tyre creates a
drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then gently
brake to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts
much like a skid and may require the same
correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing
the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten
the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
The vehicle has no spare tyre, no tyre
changing equipment and no place to store
a tyre.
If the vehicle has run-flat tyres, there is no
need to stop on the side of the road to
change a flat tyre. See
.
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Warning
Special tools and procedures are required
to service a run-flat tyre. If these special
tools and procedures are not used, injury
or vehicle damage may occur. Always be
sure the proper tools and procedures, as
described in the service manual, are used.
Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle
battery, see
.
If the battery has run down, use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to start the
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps
to do it safely.
