Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Tires: Technical Service Bulletins
Tires - OEM Tire Replacement Recommendation
File In Section: 03 - Suspension
Bulletin No.: 00-03-10-005
Date: November, 2000
INFORMATION
Subject:
Wheel Pressure Sensors Unable to be Reprogrammed After Tire Replacement
Models:
1997-2001 Chevrolet Corvette
Some dealers may find it difficult to reprogram the wheel mounted air pressure sensors on vehicles which have replacement tires installed. If this is the
case, verify the brand and model of the tires. One tire that is known to cause this condition is the Goodyear(R) Eagle(TM) F-1. The Goodyear(R)
Eagle(TM) F-1 uses a unique "all-steel" case construction. The sidewall reinforcement, as well as the tread belts, are made from a woven steel strand
material. The presence of this material may cause degradation of the signals generated by the wheel mounted sensors. Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) replacement tires must have Goodyear(R) Eagle(TM) F-1 GS EMT molded into the sidewall of the tire. If the tire does not have the GS
designation, it is an all steel construction Goodyear(R) Eagle(TM) F-1 tire.
This type of interference may not be limited to the Goodyear(R) Eagle(TM) F-1 tire. As other manufacturers produce replacements for the Corvette, the
individual peculiarities of those tires cannot be predicted. Using OEM replacement tires as identified above is the customer's best assurance of trouble
free performance.
What to Advise the Customer
If an inspection of the wheel mounted sensor reveals no visible damage caused by improper installation of the tires, you should recommend that the
customer install OEM tires to correct this condition. Further point Out to the customer that the current aftermarket tires do not afford the run-flat feature
of the original equipment tires. As the Corvette is not fitted with a spare tire, this could be a serious inconvenience to the customer.
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