Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should
be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manufac-
turer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality
and performance when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread Wear
Indicator” in this section. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the
Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of this
manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replac-
ing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a
wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment
dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure
to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, handling, and
ride of your vehicle.
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
suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in
changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components.
You could lose control and have a collision 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 a
collision.
• 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 speedom-
eter and odometer readings.
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