Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-14632303) - 2021 - CRC - 4/29/20
Vehicle Care
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Treadwear Indicators
:
Narrow bands,
sometimes called wear bars, that show
across the tread of a tire when only
1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See
.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards)
:
A tire information system
that provides consumers with ratings
for a tire's traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined by
tire manufacturers using government
testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
See
Vehicle Capacity Weight
:
The number
of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb) plus the
rated cargo load. See
.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
:
Load on an individual tire due to curb
weight, accessory weight, occupant
weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
:
A label permanently
attached to a vehicle showing the
vehicle capacity weight and the original
equipment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure. See
“
Tire and Loading
Information Label
”
under
.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air
pressure to operate effectively.
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Warning
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good. Underinflated
tires, or tires that do not have
enough air, can result in:
.
Tire overloading and overheating,
which could lead to a blowout.
.
Premature or irregular wear.
.
Poor handling.
.
Reduced fuel economy.
Overinflated tires, or tires that have
too much air, can result in:
.
Unusual wear.
.
Poor handling.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Rough ride.
.
Needless damage from road
hazards.
The Tire and Loading Information label
on the vehicle indicates the original
equipment tires and the correct cold
tire inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the minimum
air pressure needed to support the
vehicle's maximum load carrying
capacity.
For additional information regarding
how much weight the vehicle can carry,
and an example of the Tire and Loading
Information label, see
. How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle with
more weight than it was designed to
carry.
When to Check
Check the pressure of the tires once a
month or more.
