Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: 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, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the performance of these systems can also be affected.
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 10-50 and Accessories and Modifications on page 10-3.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment
tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec) system r ...
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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 pe ...
Other materials:
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly
after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspec ...
Dinghy Towing (with Automatic Transmission)
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission should not be towed w ...
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from
it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you ...
