GMC Acadia 2025 - Tire Traction Devices

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18281917) - 2025
Vehicle Care 309
leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels
c
a
n be repaired. See your dealer if any of these
conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that
is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same load-
carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset,
and be mounted the same way as the one
it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with
new GM original equipment parts.
{ Warning
U
sing the wrong replacement wheels,
wh
eel bolts, or wheel nuts can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose
air and cause loss of control, resulting
in acrash. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
for replacement.
{ Warning
R
eplacing awheel with aused one is
da
ngerous. 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.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
p
r
oblems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Tire Traction Devices
{ Warning
I
f the vehicle has atire size other than
25
5/65R18, do not use tire chains. There
is not enough clearance. Tire chains used
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Warning (Continued)
on avehicle without the proper amount of
clearance can cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area
damaged by the tire chains could cause loss
of control and acrash. Use another type
of traction device only if its manufacturer
recommends it forthe vehicle's tire size
combination and road conditions. Follow
that manufacturer's instructions. To avoid
vehicle damage, drive slow and readjust
or remove the traction device if it contacts
the vehicle.Do not spin the wheels.If
traction devices are used, install them on
the front tires.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with 255/65R18
s
i
ze tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when necessary. Use low
profile chains that add no more than 12
mm thickness to the tire tread and inner
sidewall.Use chains that are the proper
size for the tires. Install them on the tires
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