CTS V6-3.2L VIN N (2003)
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Avoid locked-wheel braking in order to prevent chain damage to the vehicle.
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Install the chains as tightly as possible on the drive tires. Tighten the chains again after driving 0.04-0.8 km (0.25-0.5 ml). Do not use chains on
the non-drive tires. These chains may contact and damage the vehicle. If you use chains on the non-drive tires, ensure that there is enough
clearance.
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Do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph). Do not exceed the chain manufacturer's speed limit, if lower.
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Drive in a restrained manner. Avoid large bumps, potholes, severe turns, and other maneuvers that cause the tires to bounce up and down.
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Follow any other instructions from the chain manufacturer that do not disagree with the above.
All Seasons Tires Description
Most GM vehicles are equipped with steel belted all-season radial tires as standard equipment. These tires qualify as snow tires, with a higher than
average rating for snow traction than the non-all season radial tires previously used. Other performance areas, such as wet traction, rolling resistance,
tread life, and air retention, are also improved. This is done by improvements in both tread design and tread compounds. These tires are identified by
an M + S molded in the tire side wall after the tire size. The suffix MS is also molded in the tire side wall after the TPC specification number.
The optional handling tires used on some vehicles now also have the MS marking after the tire size and the TPC specification number.
P-Metric Sized Tires Description
Most P-metric tire sizes do not have exact corresponding alphanumeric tire sizes. Replacement tires should be of the same tire performance criteria
(TPC) specification number including the same size, the same load range, and the same construction as those originally installed on the vehicle.
Consult a tire dealer if you must replace the P-metric tire with other sizes. Tire companies can best recommend the closest match of alphanumeric to
P-metric sizes within their own tire lines.
