Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions, and are not intended
to be driven in snow or on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware
these tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving conditions. Install Winter tires
on your vehicle when ambient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are
covered with ice or snow. For more information, contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake
symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose vehicle control,
resulting in severe injury or death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the Winter. Snow tires
can be identified by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to
the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was
originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated
at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h),
refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe
operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet
or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit
studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h)
after a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is of/or below
14 psi (96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches the Run Flat mode, it has limited driving
capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended to drive a vehicle loaded at full capacity, or to tow a trailer
while a tire is in the Run Flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more information.
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