Description and Operation: General Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The factory installed tires are designed in order to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct wheel alignment
- Proper driving techniques
The following factors increase tire wear:
- Heavy cornering
- Excessively rapid acceleration
- Heavy braking