Pay Attention to Tires on GM Vehicles

Owners of 2009-2017 Buick and other GM vehicles may comment that under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light flashes, or they may come to the shop for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
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June 2, 2021
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Owners of 2009-2017 Buick and other GM vehicles may comment that under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light flashes, or they may come to the shop for ABS or general handling/braking concerns. This may be noticed after a new set of tires has been installed. This may be caused by tires not meeting the same tread wear, traction or temperature ratings as specified by the automaker.

Inspect to see if the tires meet the OEM ratings. If the OE tires are no longer available, make sure the replacement tires are the same type (summer or all-season), size and have the same or higher load and speed ratings.

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Mike Mavrigian
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Mike Mavrigian

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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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