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Wheels:
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may be lower than your original tires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Install them only on the
front tires. Do not use chains on the
rear tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, we strongly recommend
using this Quality Chain Corp. tire
chain:
This tire chain is available at many
auto supply stores. To find a local
store that carries the chain, call
Quality Chain Corp at 1-800-843-8824.
To order the tire chain online, go to
www.chain
q
uest.com
, and enter your
vehicle information. When you install
the chains, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and mount them as
tightly as you can. Drive slowly with
Tires:
See page for information about
DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page
for tire size and labeling
information.
Tires marked ‘‘M
S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
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Snow Tires
Tire Chains
Winter Driving
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17 x 7 1/2 J
P245/65R17 105S
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.
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Premium Cobra Cable Chain #1046P
with accessory adjusters*
the chains installed.
*Rubber chain adjusters, or
tensioners, must be used to prevent
the chains from contacting the
body or the chassis.
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
If you ever hear the chains con-
tacting the body or chassis, stop
and investigate. If the chains have
loosened, retighten them. Make
sure they do not contact the
brake lines or suspension.
Remove the chains as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
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