Summer Tires; Using Snow Chains - Ford 2014 EXPLORER Owner's Manual

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Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.
SUMMER TIRES (IF EQUIPPED)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction
rating on the tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, Ford does not
recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to
approximately 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow and ice conditions. Like any tire,
summer tire performance is affected by tire wear and environmental
conditions. If you must drive in those conditions, Ford recommends
using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or Snow tires.

USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index and
speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire
or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause
steering, suspension, axle, transfer case or power transfer unit failure.
Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that
cable chains are used only with steel wheels (of the same size and
specifications) as chains may chip aluminum wheels.
2014 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA (fus)
Wheels and Tires
• Front-wheel drive/All-wheel drive
vehicles (front tires at left of
diagram)