Cadillac BLS Owner's Manual page 242

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242 Technical data
NOTICE
Snow chains
Only use snow chains with the following wheel-tyre combinations:
Wheel Tyres
6.5x16________ 215/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16
We recommend that you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop
regarding suitable wheels for winter tyres. Some models have
large brake discs that prevent the use of certain wheels.
We recommend that you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop
regarding suitable snow chains.
Snow chains must not protrude more than 9 mm from the tyre's
tread and its inside.
Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16".
Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Snow chains, all-wheel drive models
Wheel Tyres
6.5x16________ 225/55 R16 M+S
7x17__________ 215/50 R17 95 RF/XL M+S
Cars fitted with the larger brake discs (345 mm in diameter, front)
must have 17" wheels.
Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain
information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recom-
mend that you contact an authorised Cadillac workshop.
As there is a narrow space between wheel and wheel arch liner as
well as certain chassis details when snow chains have been fitted,
the following must be observed:
Snow chains must not protrude more than 9 mm from the tyre's
tread and its inside.
Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Wheels larger than 18" must not be fitted.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the kerb if
the car is heavily laden or when towing a caravan or trailer. This
particularly applies to cars with 18" wheels.
Wheel offset must be 41 mm.