Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Tire Chains

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Wheels and Tires / Tire Chains

Warning

Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash.

Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To avoid vehicle damage, drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. If traction devices are used, install them on the front tires.

Used Replacement Wheels

Warning Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a n ...

If a Tire Goes Flat

It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if there i ...

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Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement
Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning. Warning: Refer to SIR Warning. Preliminary Procedure Disable t ...

Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific vehicle position on each tire and wheel – LF, LR, RF, RR. Remove the tire and ...

Tire and Wheel Balancing (Collet Cone Selection)
Important: Never use the hub cap bore to center the wheel onto the balancer. The pilot bore (on the hub side of the wheel) is machined to be concentric to very tight non - standard tolerances. The bottom cap bore is not machined to this same degree of precision. Accurate mac ...

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