Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details.
Caution: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
• Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See
Loading the Vehicle
. • Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting
accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure
. • Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a
sudden impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended
pressure. • Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if
your tires have been damaged, replace them.
High Performance Tire
If this vehicle has the optional 17-inch P215/50ZR17 size tires, they are "high performance" tires. High performance tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement, but they may not offer the traction you would like on snow or ice covered roads. You may also notice more road noise with high performance tires and that they tend to wear faster. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" later in this section.
For cold weather driving conditions, you may prefer to get tire designed for snow or ice. See your Pontiac dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, see "Buying New Tires" later in this section.
