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4-6. Driving tips
Vehicles with 225/65R17 and
235/55R18 tires
Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
A
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
B
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
C
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
D
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
E
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
F
Vehicles with 225/60R18 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted on the
225/60R18 tires.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations on the use of tire
chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
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Install and remove tire chains in a safe
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location.
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Install tire chains on the front tires only.
Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as
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possible. Retighten chains after driving
0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
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Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
NOTICE
Fitting tire chains (vehicles with the
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tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
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