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Holden WM Caprice Owner Manual (MY12.5) - 2012 - CRC 1st Edition - 6/28
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10-44 Vehicle Care
Front and rear tyres can wear
differently depending on:
.
Types of roads driven on
.
Driving habits
.
Tyre pressures
.
Wheel alignment and balance
New tyres should be fitted in pairs to
the front. If replacing only one tyre,
pair it on the same axle with the
least worn of the other three.
Buying New Tyres
Refertothetyreplacardonthe
vehicle for tyre size and load rating.
Using a di fferent size or type of tyre
may affect:
.
Ride
.
Handling
.
Speedometer accuracy
.
Vehicle ground clearance
.
Tyre clearance
.
Snow chain clearance
Tyres with heavy treads and those
made for bette r grip in the wet
should only be operated within the
limits recommended by the
manufacturer.
Tyres with a higher speed or load
rating are acceptable, provided they
arefittedtoasuitablerimsize.
Replacing the factory fitted wheels
and tyres with non-genuine wheels
and tyres may affect the New
Vehicle Voluntary Warranty as well
as the vehicle’s insurance policy.
Contact a Holden Dealer for advice
on suitable tyres.
Wheel Alignment and
Tyre Balance
Improper wheel alignment or
balance can cause:
.
Tyres to wear fast and unevenly
.
The vehicle to pull t o one side
.
Vibratio n
If any of these problems exists,
have the vehicle checked by a
Holden Dealer.
Tyre condition is checked when the
vehicle is serviced by a Holden
Dealer. They are able to diagnose
any unusual signs of wear. If tyres
are rotated, it is recommended that
balance be checked at the
same time.