2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER tire size

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have an accident
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
TIRE CHAINS
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire side wall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......222,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............ 76,109
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 36
Tilt Steering Column..................... 187
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 307
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 306
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ........................... 115,311,445
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 318
Air Pressure.......................... 311
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 320
Changing............................ 346
Compact Spare........................ 315
Flat Changing........................ 351
General Information.................... 311
High Speed.......................... 313Inflation Pressures..................... 312
Jacking............................. 346
LifeofTires .......................... 318
Load Capacity.....................307,308
Quality Grading....................... 445
Radial.............................. 314
Replacement......................... 318
Rotation............................. 321
Safety............................302,311
Sizes ............................... 304
Snow Tires........................... 320
Spare Tire........................... 347
Spinning ............................ 316
Tread Wear Indicators................... 317
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 333
Top Cover............................. 126
Towing ............................... 329
Disabled Vehicle....................... 355
Guide .............................. 332
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