Cadillac Escalade: Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging. This area should be free of grease, gasoline or other substances that can deteriorate rubber.
Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving. When storing a vehicle for at least a month, remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading,
and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new ...
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 rat ...
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Brakes
This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are
needed. The sound can come and go or ...
Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant
canister.
Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister
should be replaced ...
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not
accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before returning t ...
