Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the front tire wear.
- Inspect the rear tire wear.
- Rotate the tires if any of the following conditions exist:
- The amount of time or mileage since the last tire rotation matches the maintenance schedule.
- The outer tread blocks are worn more than the middle tread blocks (1). See Figure.
- The outer tread blocks are worn more than the inner tread blocks (2). See Figure.
- The middle tread blocks are worn more than the outer tread blocks (4). See Figure.
- Measure the wheel alignment if any of the following conditions exist:
- Inspect the struts or the shock absorbers if the tire tread exhibits a cupped appearance (3). See Figure.