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& Snow Tires
WARNING
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. When replacing or installing winter tire( s), all four tires must be the same for the following items.
( a) Size( b) Speed symbol( c) Load index( d) Circumference( e) Construction( f) Manufacturer( g) Brand( tread pattern)( h) Degrees of wear
For items( a) to( c), you must obey the specification that is printed on the tire inflation pressure label. The tire inflation pressure label is located on the driver’ s door pillar.
If all four tires are not the same in items( a) to( h), serious mechanical damage could be caused to the drivetrain of the car, and affect the followings.
– Ride – Handling – Braking
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– Speedometer / Odometer calibration
– Clearance between the body and the tires
It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control, and it can lead to an accident.
. Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with“ all season tires” which are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking performance in year-round driving. In winter, it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions.
If you choose to install winter tires on your vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size and type. You must install four winter tires that are of the same size, construction, brand and load range and you should never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires since this may result in dangerous handling characteristics. When you choose a tire, make sure that there is enough clearance between the tire and vehicle
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body.
Remember to drive with care at all times regardless of the type of tires on your vehicle.
& Tire Chains
CAUTION
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Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle because of the lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body.
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used, use of another type of traction device( such as spring chains) may be acceptable if use on your vehicle is recommended by the device manufacturer, taking into account tire size and road conditions. Follow the device manufacturer’ s instructions, especially regarding maximum vehicle speed.
To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle, and do not spin your wheels. Damage caused to your vehicle by use of a traction device is not covered under warranty.
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