2020 DODGE DURANGO warning

CONSIDERATIONS IN PLUS SIZING
Always refer to and follow the vehicle manufacturer ’s replacement tire
recommendations. In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer may specifically
advise against the application of replacement tires that are not of the
original size or type.
TIRE AND WHEEL MATCHING AND MOUNTING
WARNING!
Any attempt to mount a tire on a wheel with a different diameter
will result in an explosion of the tire/wheel assembly that could
cause severe personal injury or death.
Prior to mounting any tire, always check the wheel identification
stamp to verify the correct wheel diameter. Always check the tire
size molded onto the sidewall.
Never exceed 40 psi when seating the tire beads onto the wheel.
Always stand well clear of any tire mounting operation. This is
especially important when the service operator inflates the tire. If
the tire has been improperly mounted, it could burst with explosive
force causing serious personal injury or death.
A new valve stem must be installed on the wheel each time a worn
out passenger or light truck tire is replaced.
Removing and replacing tires on wheels can be dangerous.
Attempting to mount tires with improper tools or procedures could
result in a tire explosion, causing serious personal injury or death.
This is a job for your authorized Toyo Tires dealer or other qualified
tire service location only.
Serious personal injury or death can result from:
•Failure to select the proper tire and wheel. The tire must match the
width and diameter requirements of the wheel. When mounting
truck type radial tires use only wheels approved for radial tires.
• Failure to inspect both the tire and wheel. The wheel must be free
of cracks, dents, chips, and rust. The tire must be free of bead
damage, cuts, and punctures.
• Failure
to
follow
proper
procedures.
For
proper
mounting
proce-
dures,
consult
the
Rubber
Manufacturers
Association’s
publication
“Care
and
Service
of
Automobile
and
Light
Truck
Tires”
(www.rma.org).
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Exceeding the maximum bead seating pressure of 40 psi. Be
absolutely certain beads are fully seated before adjusting the
inflation pressure to the level recommended for vehicle operation.
Never
put
flammable
substances
in
the
tire/wheel
assemblies
at
any
time.
Never
put
any
flammable
substance
into
a
tire/wheel
assembly
and
attempt
to
ignite
it
in
order
to
seat
the
beads.
TIRE MIXING
CAUTION!
Driving your vehicle with an improper mix of tire sizes,
constructions, and speed ratings can be dangerous. Your car ’s
handling characteristics can be adversely affected. You could have
an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. Consult
your vehicle Owner ’s Manual or an authorized Toyo Tires dealer for
proper tire replacement.
• Toyo Tires recommends that all four tires be of the same size, speed
rating, and construction (radial or non-radial). In some cases the
vehicle manufacturer may require different sized tires for the front or
rear axles. Never mix P-metric or European Metric passenger tires with
LT-metric tires on the same vehicle.
• Match tire size designations in pairs on an axle, except during the
temporary use of a spare tire.
• If two radial tires and two non-radial tires are used on a vehicle, put
the radials on the rear axle. If radial and non-radial tires are used on a
vehicle equipped with dual rear tires, the radial tires may be used on
either axle.
SPEED-RATED TIRE
•If the vehicle Tire Information Placard and/or the vehicle Owner ’s
Manual specifies speed-rated tires, the replacement tires must have the
same or higher speed rating to maintain vehicle speed capability.
• If a replacement tire has a lower speed capability than that specified by
the vehicle manufacturer, the vehicle’s speed must be restricted to that
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of the replacement tire. Vehicle handling could also be affected.
Consult the vehicle Owner ’s Manual or tire manufacturer for
recommendations.
• If tires with different speed ratings are used, it is recommended that
the lowerspeed- rated tires always be placed on the front axle. This is
to prevent a potential oversteer condition.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
VEHICLES
If no instructions for tire mixing appear in the vehicle Owner ’s Manual,
follow these guidelines:
•Do

not
mix
tire
sizes.
All
four
tires
must
be
marked
with
the
same
tire

size,
unless
otherwise
specified
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer.
This
also

applies
to
/snow
tires.
• Do not mix tread pattern types such as all-terrain and all- season.
STUDLESS WINTER/SNOW TIRES
•It

is
always
preferable
to
apply
/snow
tires
to
all
wheel

positions,
including
dual
tires,
to
maintain
vehicle
mobility
and

control.
• If

/snow
tires
are
applied
to
the
front
axle
of
any
vehicle,

/snow
tires
must
also
be
installed
on
the
rear
axle.
DO
NOT

apply
/snow
tires
only
to
the
front
axle.
This
applies
to
all

passenger
and
light
truck
vehicles,
including
front-wheel-
drive,
4WD,

and
AW
D
vehicles.
• If

/snow
tires
are
installed
on
the
rear
axle
of
any
vehicle,
it
is

recommended
(but
not
required)
that
they
also
be
installed
on
the
front

axle.
WARNING!
Unless
/snow
tires
on
the
rear
axle
have
comparable
traction

qualities
to
the
tires
on
the
front
axle,
the
vehicle
may
experience

adverse
handling
characteristics.
This
may
result
in
loss
of
vehicle

control,
which
can
lead
to
serious
personal
injury
or
death.
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STUDDED WINTER/SNOW TIRES
•Studded
/snow
tires
have
higher
traction
qualities
under
most


weather
conditions.
• If
studded
/snow
tires
are
installed
on
the
front
axle
of
any

vehicle,
studded
/snow
tires
must
also
be
installed
on
the
rear

axle.
DO
NOT
apply
studded
/snow
tires
only
to
the
front
axle.
•If
studded
/snow
tires
are
installed
on
the
rear
axle
of
any

vehicle,
it
is
strongly
recommended
that
they
should
also
be
installed

on
the
front
axle.
Only
if
studded
/snow
tires
are
installed
on
all

wheel
positions
of
a
vehicle
will
optimum
handling
characteristics
be

achieved.
WARNING!
Installing
only
two
studded
/snow
tires
on
the
front
axle
of

any
vehicle
(including
front-wheel-drive
vehicles)
without
studded

/snow
tires
on
the
rear
axle
can
cause
adverse
vehicle

handling
characteristics.
This
can
result
in
a
loss
of
vehicle
control,

which
could
cause
serious
personal
injury
or
death.
mNOTICE!
In some cases, the vehicle manufacturer may specifically advise against
replacing fewer than all four tires. Always check and follow the
recommendations in the vehicle Owner’s Manual. For 4WD and AWD
vehicles, even small differences in outside diameter may cause drivetrain
damage or mechanical malfunction.
REPLACING TWO TIRES
•When a pair of replacement tires is selected in the same size and
construction as those on the vehicle, the two newer tires must be
installed on the rear axle and must be of equal or higher speed rating
than the front tires. Generally, new tires with deeper tread will provide
better grip and evacuate water more effectively, which is important as
a driver approaches hydroplaning situations. Placing greater traction
on the rear axle on wet surfaces is necessary to prevent a possible
oversteer condition and loss of vehicle stability.
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TIRE WEAR – VISUAL CHECK
WARNING!
Beware of Sudden Tire Vibration. A tire failure may lead to loss of
vehicle control, which could cause serious personal injury or death.
Many tire failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, bulges, or
irregular wear. If while driving your vehicle you experience any
unusual vibration, pull, ride disturbance, or noise and/or you
suspect possible vehicle or tire damage, do not continue to drive.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Pull over to a safe area as soon as possible and inspect the tires for
signs of bulges, blisters, or separations. Seek roadside assistance or
change the damaged tire with your spare tire.
If you experience a blowout or a sudden tire failure, the following
information should be helpful:
• When the tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, or feel a
vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed
tire. Do not abruptly brake or turn.
• Maintain steady pressure on the accelerator pedal.
• Hold the steering wheel firmly and steer to maintain your lane
position.
• Find a safe place to pull off the road and allow the vehicle to gradually
decelerate. Apply light braking as required to stop safely.
• Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop. Look for a
damaged tire on your vehicle.
• Seek roadside assistance or change the damaged tire with your spare
tire.
• Have all of your tires and the vehicle thoroughly inspected by a tire
professional.
TIRE ROTATION
The purpose for rotating tires is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on a vehicle. Your tires should be thoroughly examined on a lift by a tire
dealer for any abnormalities. If tires show uneven treadwear, ask the
service person to check and/or correct any vehicle wheel alignment or
other mechanical problem before rotation.
The following rotation patterns are acceptable. Please refer to your
vehicle Owner ’s Manual for rotation advice.
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TIRE SPEED RATING
All Toyo Tires passenger, light truck, and truck tires have a maximum
speed rating based on size and type. Tires must never be operated in
excess of their rated speed limit! Consult your tire dealer or contact Toyo
Tires at 1-800-442-8696 (Pacific Time) or 1-888-444-8696 (Eastern Time) if
you are not sure about the maximum speed rating of your tires.
WARNING!
No tire, regardless of its design or speed rating, has an unlimited
capacity for speed. Exceeding the tire’s speed capability could cause
overheating and sudden tire failure, possibly leading to loss of
vehicle control and serious personal injury or death.
Toyo Tires does not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or
unlawful manner. Obey all local speed limits.
Tire speed ratings do not imply that a vehicle can be safely driven at the
speed for which the tire is rated. Speed ratings are based on laboratory
tests and relate to performance on the road, but are not applicable if tires
are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, or altered.
WARNING!
High-speed driving with underinflated or overloaded tires may
result in immediate tire failure, possibly leading to loss of vehicle
control, which could cause an accident, including serious personal
injury or death.
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TIRE SPINNING
WARNING!
Spinning a tire to remove a vehicle stuck in mud, snow, or wet grass
can be dangerous. This could cause serious personal injury or death
to a bystander or passenger and extensive vehicle damage. A tire
spinning at a speedometer reading above 35 miles per hour
(55 km/h) can reach a speed capable of disintegrating a tire with
explosive force within a matter of seconds. Under some conditions,
a tire may be spinning at twice the speed shown on the
speedometer. Never spin a tire above a speedometer reading of
35 mph (55 km/h). Never allow anyone to stand near or directly
behind the spinning tire. Do not spin if a drive wheel is off the
ground.
TOWING OR USE OF SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPERS
If you are towing a trailer or using a slide-in truck camper, refer to your
vehicle Owner ’s Manual.
WINTER (SNOW) TIRES
Winter
driving
presents
special
challenges
for
vehicle

handling.
The
use
of

tires,
studs,
and
chains,
while

improving
traction
performance
in
snow
and
ice,
requires

additional
caution
and
care
with
regard
to
braking,
corner-
ing,
and
speed.
It
is
important
to
drive
with
care
not
only
on snow and ice, but on dry and wet roads as well.
WARNING!
Studded tires may require longer braking distances on dry or wet
paved surfaces. Failure to allow for adequate braking distance could
result in serious personal injury or death.
• Traction is considerably reduced as snow tires approach 50% tread
wear, and replacement should be considered in order to maintain
effectiveness in heavy snow conditions.
• Tire

speed
rating
–
When
lower-speed-rated

tires

replace
higher-speedrated
touring
and
high
performance
all-
season
radial
tires,
do
not
exceed
the
lower-rated
speed.
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