Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual page 419

Tyres
Tyre Chains
Use snow chains only in an
emergency or when they are legally
required for driving through a
certain area. Install the snow chains
on the front wheels. Use greater
caution when driving with snow
chains on snow or ice. They may
have less-predictable handling than
good winter tyres without chains.
Some snow chains may damage the
vehicle's tyres, wheels, suspension
and body. Choose only fine limbed
chains which guarantee enough free
space between the tyre and the other
vehicle parts in the wheelhouse. Pay
attention to the sectional assembly
view and other directions from the
chain manufacturer. Consult your
dealer before purchasing any type of
chains for your vehicle.
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Maintenance
When you have installed tyre chains,
drive at less than 30 km/h (19 mph)
on roads covered with snow or ice.
To minimize tyre and chain wear,
avoid driving on cleared roads with
chains installed.
Except Type-R
On vehicles equipped with 225/45R17,
195/65R15 size tyres
You cannot install any type of tyre
chains on your vehicle. Replace the
original tyres with optional 205/55R
16 tyres if you need to install tyre
chains.
Type-R
On vehicles equipped with 225/40R18
size tyres
You cannot install any type of tyre
chains on your vehicle. Replace the
original wheels with optional 16
1/2 JJ wheels (205/55R 16 tyre) if
you need to install tyre chains.
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