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TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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 winter tires, studs, and chains, while improving traction
performance in snow and ice, requires additional caution and care
with regard to braking, cornering, 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 winter tires replace
higher-speed-rated touring and high performance all-season
radial tires, do not exceed the lower-rated speed.
• Follow recommendations in the vehicle Owner’s Manual for
winter tires, studs, and chains.