Pontiac 2003 Vibe, Owner'S Manual

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Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire
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Loading Information label.
Make sure the replacements are the same size, load
range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias
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belted or radial) as your original tires.
CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias
-
belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.
CAUTION:
If you use bias
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ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial
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ply
tires with the wheels on your vehicle.