be run at
moderate speeds when new in order to give
the studs time to
high speed.
Winter tires
use a softer rubber compound
and a deeper tread pattern and therefore
have a
speed rating and redu ced tio n and when used on dry roads.
Winter tires have the same equipmen t tires.
speed rating code
mph
mph km /h).
to sudden tire
injury.
at speeds
greater than the maximum speed
rating
of the tires with which the
and adjust your to
chains
Snow chains ca n be used on the front
ing no more than 1/2 inch (15 mm) from tir e
t r ead and side tensioner. must rot ate
and
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they ca n be damaged and
impair
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The compact spare tire is for temporary use
Do not drive at speeds exceeding
50 mph (80 km/h) with the compact
spare
Any continuous road use of the compact spare tire may
Do not put a snow chain on your compact spare tire. Due to the tire size, the chain
You the chain , as
front tire in road conditions which require snow chains , remove the undamaged rear
road
prior to mounting on the front.
Check and adjust tire pressure
Never use two or more compact
spare tires at the same time.
