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If you replace your vehicle's tires with those not having
a TPC Spec number, the tire pressure monitoring
system may give an inaccurate low-pressure warning.
Non-TPC Spec tires may give a low-pressure warning
that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you
would get with TPC Spec numbered tires.
CAUTION:
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control
while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes
(other than those originally installed on your
vehicle) or types (radial and bias-belted tires),
the vehicle may not handle properly, and you
could have a crash. Using tires of different
sizes (other than those originally installed on
your vehicle) may also cause damage to your
vehicle. Be sure to use the correct size and
type tires on all wheels. It is all right to drive
with your compact spare temporarily, it was
developed for use on your vehicle. See
Compact Spare Tire on page 5-82.
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CAUTION:
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If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel
could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
Vehicles equipped with performance tires
P235/50R17 95V (front axle) and P255/45R17 98V (rear
axle) are mounted on wheels with different rim widths.
The front axle tires are mounted on rims 7.5 inches
(19.05 cm) wide and the rear axle tires require wheels
with a minimum rim width of 8 inches (20.32 cm).
The original equipment wheels designed for
P255/45R17 98V size tires are etched with the words
REAR ONLY. When replacing P255/45R17 98V
size tires have them mounted on wheels with a minimum
width of 8 inches (20.32 cm) and marked REAR
ONLY. See Wheel Replacement on page 5-68.
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