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Different size tires and wheels, Uniform tire quality grading, Different size tires and – Buick 2012 Enclave User Manual

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012

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Vehicle Care

Different Size Tires and
Wheels

If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stability, and resistance to rollover
may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock
brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, and electronic stability
control, the performance of these
systems can also be affected.

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WARNING

If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety
if tires not recommended for
those wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by
a GM certified technician.

See Buying New Tires on
page 10‑54
and Accessories
and Modifications on page 10‑3
for additional information.

Uniform Tire Quality
Grading

Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A

The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires
by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance.
This applies only to vehicles
sold in the United States.