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Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and
loading information.
1. The number of people your vehicle can carry.
2. The total weight your vehicle can carry. Do not exceed this weight.
3. The original tire sizes for front, rear, and spare.
4. The proper cold tire pressure for front, rear, and spare.
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Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating,
and maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire sidewall).
Using tires of a different size or construction can cause certain vehicle
systems such as the ABS and Vehicle Stability Assist
™
(VSA
®
) System to
work incorrectly. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that
isn’t possible, replace the front or rear tires in pairs.
If you replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel's specifications match
those of the original wheels. Only use TPMS specified wheels approved for
your vehicle.
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of tires recommended in the Owner’s
Manual.
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Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits,
road conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history,
speed, and environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires
reach five years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from
service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their
condition or state of wear.
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Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M+S”,
snow tires, or tire chains; reduce speed and maintain sufficient distance
between vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load
ranges that are the same as the original tires, and mount them to all four
wheels.
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Tire Chains
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited
tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the following chains:
Cable type: SCC Super Z LT ZT735
• Follow the chain manufacturer's instruction when installing. Mount them
as tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage
your vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they
are hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain manufacturer's instructions
regarding vehicle operational limits.
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