wheel size CHEVROLET CITATION 1980 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • The compact spare .tire and wheel are design ed for use with each
other. The compact spare tire should not be mounted on any other
type of wheel, and the compact spare wheel should not have any
other type of tire mounted on it. Also, do not try to use wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare wheel since they will not fif" If
s u ch u se is attempted, damage to these items or other vehicle compo~
nent s may occur.
• Do 1I0t use tire chains with your compact spar e tir e. Because of .the smaller lire size, a tire chain will no t fit properly . This could cause damage to the car and result in loss of the cha,in.
Towing
Prop er equipment must be used 10 prevent damage to ve hicle s during any towing .
State ,(.,rovincial in Canada) ,and l~~l laws which apply to Cars in tow must be
followed '. Get detailed towing instructions from your deale r.
Your
vehicle may be towed on all fo ur wheels, at speeds less than 35 mph (60
km /h) , for distances u'p 1O 50 miles ( 8 0 kilometer s). pro vided the driveline and
steering are normally operabl
e. For such towing the steering must be unlocked ,
tran saxle in neutral , and the parking brake released . Co
nnec t to main structural
part s of th~ car; Do NOT attach to , bumpers or brackets . Remember also that power assist for brakes and steering will not beavailable ' when the, engine is ofl
If the car' is to be towed by a 'wrecker, use only equipm~nt designed for this
purpos
e, following the instru ction s of the wrecker manufacturer.
A safety chain system must
be used forall towing .
Freeing Vehicle from Sand. Mud. Snow or Ice
If your car gets stuck in sa nd , mud , snow or ice , move the s hift lever on aut om atic
tr ans ax le models from "D"(Orive) to "R"(Reverse) in a repeat pattern. (On
manual transaxle models, move the shift lever from First or Second to Rever se.)
Apply a
light pressure to the acce lerator pedal while the transaxle is in gear.
Remove your
foot from the;: accelerator while shifting . Do not race the engine.
For best traction, avoid spinnin g the wheels. Incorrect rocking of your car while it is stuc k may result in damage to vehicle components.
CAUTION: 00 not spin the wh •• ls faster than 20 mph (35 km/ h) . Personal injury end damage (including tire and/Of transexle failure) rna)' result from excessive wheal spinning.
If vehide re mains stuck after several roc king attempt s, s eek other assistan ce.
Also 'see the Notice under
"Automatic Transaxles" i,n "Steering Column
Contro ls" Section 2 of this manu al.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STANDARD EXTRA B C o
TIRE LOAD AND INFLATION PRESSURES
TIRE LOAD RANGE
-(METRIC SIZETIREI -(METRIC SIZETIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI
MAXIMUM COLD INFLATION PRESSURE
240 Ic.Pa 280 kPa 2211 kP. 250 kP, 275 kP,
(35 psi I (41";1 (J2 psil ( 36 psil (40 p.iI
TIRE LOAD RANGE IS MOLDED ON TIRE. (SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGES-leFOR LOCATION ON THE TIRE SIOEWALU.
5. Always use a tire pressure gage (we suggest you purchase a quality pocket
type gage) when checking inflation pressures. Visual inspection of tires for
inflation pressures is nol enough, especially with radial tires. Underinflated
radial tires may look like correctly inflated radial tires.
If the inflation
pressure on a tire
is often ·low, have your dealer correct the cause.
, I PROPERlY INFlATED 1MPR0PERl Y INFlATED
l~_~~_~) y RADIAl. TIRE
6. Be sure to put the tire inflation valve caps, if so equipped. back on. This will help keep dirt and-moisture from getting into the valve core which could cause
a leak.
7 .
If an air loss occurs while driving. do not drive on the flat tire more than
is needed to stop safely . Driving even a short distance _on a flat tire can damage
a tire and wheel beyond repair.
Inspection and Rotation
Front and rear tires perform different jobs and can wear differently depending
on the types
of roads driven, your driving habits, etc.
For longer tire life, you should inspect and rotate your tires as recommended in
Section A
of the Maintenance Schedule folder. Many car and tire dealers will perform -a free lire inspection to look for uneven or abnormal tire wear (usually
the result of wrong inflation pressures, lack of regular rotation, improper wheel
alignment, tires out
of balance, or poor driving habits).
After rotation, adjust the front and rear tire pressures (see
"Tire Placard") and be sure to check wheel nut tightness. (Wheel nulS should also be tightened at
certain intervals ; see the
hIn Case of Emergency" section, page 3-6, for further
information.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: BefOf"e Installing wheels. remo';.'~-~y build.up of corrosion on the wheel mOOnti_ng surfllce.and brake .drum or disc mounting surface by scrllping and wire brushing~-Installing ~h •• ls without good metal·to-metal contact at the mounting surfaces can cause whe.lnuts to loosen. which can later allow a wheel to c;ome off while the vehicle is moving. possibly causing loss of control.
FRONT
4 WHEEl ROTATION
ROTATION· RADIAL "00 .at induM-'''tm,erMY use Daly" sure tire in rotation .
Alignment and B.alance
Proper wheel alignment improves tire tread mileage . Your vehicle's suspension
. parts should be inspected often and aligned when needed. (See the Maintenance
Schedule Folder for m ore information.) Ball joints have built-in wear indicators,
and some movem ent in th~ joint s is normal. ' Improper alignment will not cause
the
vehicle to vibrate. However, improper toe alignment will cause the tires to roll
at an angle which will result in faster tire wear. Incorrect caster or camber
alignment will cause your tires to wear unevenly, and can cause the vehicle to
"pull" to the left or right.
Proper tire balan cing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tire tread
wear. Out--of-balan ce tires -can .cause annoying vibration and uneven tire wear such
as cupping and
flat spots.
Traction
A decrease in driving. cornerin g, and braking traction occurs when water, snow,
ice, gravel ,
or other material is on the road. Driving practices and vehicle speed
should be adjusted to the road condition~.
When driving on wet or slushy roads, a wedge -of water can build up between the
tire and road. This is known as hydroplaning, and may cause partial or complete
l oss
of traction, vehicle control, and stopping ability.
To reduce the chance of traction loss, follow these tips:
I. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are Slu shy .
2. Slow down if road has standing water or-pUddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators are showing.
4 . Keep tires properly inflated.
If your vehicle has TPC radial.tires (see "Tire Replacement" in this section), your
lir es were design ed to
provide _ better snow tracti on than -bias or bias-belled tires
without snow treads. However , iF . yo u use conventional snow tires. be sure they
are the same size. loa d range, and construction type (bias, bias belted,
or radial)
as your other tire
s.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Chains or Similar Traction Devices
Use of chains may adversely affect your vehicle's handling. When using chains : (I) adjust speed to roa d conditions, (2) avoid sharp turns, and (3) when possible,
avoid
locked-wheel braking . In addition, to help preve nt chain -damage to your
vehicle:
• Install the chain s on the front tires as tightly as possible, then tighten again
after driving 114 to 1/2 mile (0 .4 to 0 .8 kilometer). The use of chains on the
rear tires is not recommended; the chains may contact and possibly damage
the
car. If you intend to use chains on the rear tires , m ake certain there is
enough clearance.
• Do not exceed 45 mph (76 km /h), or chain manufacturer's speed limit, jf
lower.
• Drive in a restrained manner and avoid large bumps. potholes, severe turns
and other maneuvers which could cause the tires to bounce up and down .
• Follow any other chain manufacturer's instructions which do no t disagre e
with the above.
If you purchase tire chains for your Citation, make sure they are designated as
SAE Class "S" type chains. U se of other types of chains may cause damage to
your car.
Spare Tire
For the use and installation of your spare tire, see "In Case of Emergency" Section
3
of this manual.
Tire Replacement
CAUTION: Do not mix different tire construction types of tires (such as rediel, bias, and bias.belted) on your vehieleexcept in emeruencies, because your vehicle's handling could be affected and may result In loss of contrOl. This caution does not a~y to 8 stowaway. compact,. or temporary spar. tlr. fumished with your vehtcle.
On most ve hicles originally equipped with radial tires, you will find a TPC Spec.
No. (Tir e Performan ce Criteria Specification Numbe-r) molded into the tire
sidewall ne
ar the tire size marking. This shows that the tire meets rigid size and
performanc e standards which were developed -for your vehicle. The TPC Spec.
No. assures a proper combination of endurance, handling, load capacity, ride, and
traction on wet , dry, and sn o w covered surfaces . When you re place your tires with
tires having the same
TPC Spec. No., your new tires will be co mpatible with your
vehicle.
When replacing tires with those not having a
TPC Spec. No., you should use the
same size, load range ,
and construction type (bias, bias-belted, or radial) "as the
original tires on your 'vehicle. Although it is not generally recommended. some
alpha-size and metri c- size tires can
be interchanged (for size equivalen cy contact
your Chevrolet dealer or a lire dealer). A different size or type of tire may affect
ride, handling, speedometer /odometer calibration, vehicle ground clearance, and
tire
or tire chain clearance to the body or chassis . If replacing only a single tire,
it should be paired on the same axle with the least worn tire of the other three.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To help you detect this, -your tires have bui1t-in tread wear indicato .fS that
appear between the tread grooves when the tread is 1.6 millimeters (2/32
inch)
or less . When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves
at
three _ spots around the tire, the tire should be replaced .
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2. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to expose the
cord
or fabric.
3 . Your tire has a bump . bulge. or split.
4 . The tire has a puncture . cut ,
or other injury that can't be correctly repaired
because of the size
or location of the injury .
. Wheel Replacement
Damaged wheels must be replaced . For example. replace wheels if they are bent .
cracked .
or heavily rusted or if wheel nuts often become -loose . Also replace wheels
that leak air (except someaJuminum wheels which can be repaired;.-see your
authorized dealer).
Do not use bent wheels which have been straightened, and do not use inner tubes
in leaking wheels designed for tubeless tires. Such wheels may have structural
damage and could fail without warning. When replacing wheels for any reason,
the new wheels should
be equal in load limit, diameter, width, offset, and mounting
configurations to those originally installed on your vehicle.
A wheel
of the wrong size. or type may adversely affect wheel and. bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration,· stopping ability, . headlight aim,
bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire
or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not advised: they ·may have
been subjected to harsh treatment or very high mileage and could fail wjthout
warning .
You can get wheels from your dealer.
Warranty
Tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers. Warranty information is included
in the manufacturer's warranty folder furnished with your vehicle.
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