2006 Cadillac CTS CTS-V Owners Manual

Temperature – A, B, C
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The temperature grades are A  (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to  the generation
of heat and its  ability to dissipate heat when  tested
under controlled conditions on a  specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high  temperature can
cause the material of the  tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C  corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car  tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle  Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent  higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
The tires and wheels on  your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the  factory to give you
the longest tire  life and best overall  performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and  tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regular basis.  However, if you
notice unusual tire wear or  your vehicle pulling to one
side or the other, the  alignment may need to be
checked. If you notice your  vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road,  your tires and wheels may
need to be rebalanced. See  your dealer for proper
diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Warning: The temperature grade for  this tire is
established for a tire that  is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or  in combination,
can cause heat buildup and  possible tire failure.
Replace any wheel that is  bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts  keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel  nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air,  replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes  be repaired).
See your dealer if any  of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the  kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have  the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and  be mounted
the same way as the  one it replaces.
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CategoriesCadillac CTS Manuals, Cadillac Manuals
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Model Year2006
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