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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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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 pres
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sures.
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.
Snow Chains
Rear Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Models
9 mm snow chains can be used on all tires
with a width equal to or less than 225mm
(225/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 225/40 R19).
7 mm chains can be fitted to 255/35 R19
tires.
We recommend using snow chains available
from your authorized dealer.
NOTE:

The snow chains may be applied only to
the rear wheel tires.

Check the tension of the snow chains after
the first few feet/meters have been driven.

Using snow chains with tires with
non-original dimensions may damage the
vehicle.

Using different size or type (M+S, snow,
etc.) tires between front and rear axle may
adversely affect vehicle driveability, with
the risk of losing control of the vehicle and
resulting accidents.
Quadrifoglio Models
It is only possible to put chains on the rear
265/35 R19 tire (winter tire size). Avoid
using traditional chains as they can damage
the braking system if not installed correctly,
thereby compromising the vehicles safety.
We strongly advise using zero-clearance
chains and to use equipment proposed by an
authorized dealer.
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administra
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tion. The specific grade rating
assigned by the tire's manufacturer in
each category is shown on the side
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wall of the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal safety require
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ments in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government
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.
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