User Guide
a turn. Generally, new tires provide increased resistance to hy-
droplaning due to their full tread depth. With the new tires on
the rear, the oversteer skidding condition may be more easily
avoided. Therefore, if replacing only one or two tires at a time:
• Two new tires should be placed on the rear axle.
• One new tire should be paired with another tire from the
vehicle with the deepest tread depth, and then both should
be placed on the rear axle.
Winter Tires: See “Winter Tires” in this manual.
Speed Rating: See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this manual.
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ll Wheel Drive or Four-Wheel Drive: Some vehicle manufac-
turers have specic recommendations related to the replace-
ment of tires on All Wheel Drive or Four-Wheel Drive vehicles.
This may include the recommendation to replace more than
one tire or, in some cases, up to all four tires. Please consult
your vehicle owner’s manual or consult your vehicle manufac-
turer for additional information.
Additional or alternate recommendations may apply for some
vehicles. Always refer to and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
tire replacement and tire application recommendations; con-
sult your vehicle owner’s manual and tire information placard.
YOUR SPARE TIRE
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for proper application of
your spare tire. Your car may be equipped with a “temporary
use” spare tire; this spare may differ in size and construction
from the other tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
Check inflation pressure before use. Failure to have proper
inflation pressure when using your spare tire can result in
serious personal injury or death. See “Tire Inflation Pressure”
in this manual.
SAFETY WARNING
Mounting a “temporary use” tire on a wheel which is not
specically designed for it, or placing another type tire on a
wheel designated for temporary use can be dangerous. Your
vehicle’s handling characteristics can be seriously affected.
You could have an accident resulting in serious personal injury
or death. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for proper
application of your “temporary use” spare tire.
The spare tire in your vehicle is intended to be used as a spare
when needed. The spare tire carrier is not intended to be used
for long term storage, except for “temporary use” tires. If your
spare is the same size, load rating, and type of tire as your
road tires, it should be included in the tire rotation process;
see “Radial Tire Rotation” in this manual.
The spare should be included in regular tire inspections and
inflation pressure checks. In addition, your spare should be
replaced 10 years after date of manufacture, regardless of
condition or tread depth. For more information, see “Tire
Damage, Inspection and Service Life” in this manual.
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