2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tire size

6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the endof the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its
storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in the vehicle.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Bolt SizeLug Nut/
Bolt
Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) M12 x 1.25 19 mm
**Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper wheel lug nut torque.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow
the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location.
Have the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon
as possible.
11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to
form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the right until the winch
mechanism clicks at least three times.
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compact spare tire/cover assembly is positioned cor-
rectly against the underside of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed specifically to
stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use
the winch to stow the full size deflated tire, or any
other full-size tire, as the tire may not be held
securely. Vehicle damage may result.
Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels withwheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting
studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install
the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut
toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
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Safety........................... .524, 536
Sizes ............................... .525
Snow Tires ........................... .541
Spare Tire ............................ .604
Spinning ............................ .544
Trailer Towing ........................ .580
Tread Wear Indicators ....................545
Tire Safety Information .....................524
Tire Service Kit .......................... .590
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................577
Torque Converter Clutch ....................503
Towing ............................... .572
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................169
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .628
Guide .............................. .576
Recreational .......................... .585
Weight .............................. .576Towing Assistance
........................ .169
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........585
Traction ............................... .504
Traction Control ......................... .518
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................523
Trailer Towing .......................... .572
Cooling System Tips .....................584
Hitches ............................. .575
Minimum Requirements ..................578
Tips................................ .583
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................577
Wiring .............................. .582
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .576
Trailer Weight ........................... .576
Transmission ........................... .657
Automatic ........................ .492, 657
Fluid ............................ .657, 684
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