Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheels
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longesttire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancingare not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check if there is unusualtire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other. Some slightpull to the left or right, depending on the crown of the road and/or other road surfacevariationssuch as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on asmooth road, the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for properdiagnosis.
Tread Wear Indicators Description Wheels
The original equipment tires have tread wear indicators thatshow when you should replace the tires.The location of these indicators are at 60-degreeintervals around the outer diameter of the tire. The ...
Tire and Wheel Inspection
The tires on all new production models have a tireperformance criteria (TPC) rating number molded on the sidewall.The TPC rating will appear as a 4-digit number preceded by theletters TPC-SPEC on the ...
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Tire Rotation Wheels
Tires should be rotated every 12-000 km (7,500-mi). SeeMaintenance Schedule. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is themost important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for propertire inflation pressure, and check ...
