Chevrolet Sonic Owner's 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 and Accessories and Modifications.
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
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information r ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
Remove the rear co ...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Clean the engine coolant sealing surfaces.
Install the engine coolant seal (1).
Install the engine coolant thermostat assembly (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 4R ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket fastener (1).
Disconnect the vent hose (2). Refer to
Plastic Collar ...
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