Installing Snow Tires And Chains - Toyota 2006 Tundra Owner's Manual

To equalize the wear and help ex-
tend tire life, Toyota recommends
that you rotate your tires accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the "Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide" or "Own-
er's Manual Supplement".)
However, the most appropriate tim-
ing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See "If you have a flat tire" in Section
4 for tire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out−
of−balance wheels, or severe braking.
Initial adjustment of the tire pres-
sure warning system is necessary
after you have rotated your tires.
See "Tire pressure warning sys-
tem" in Section 1−7.
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'06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
Installing snow tires and
chains
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select tires of
the same size, construction and load
capacity as the originally installed tires.
Also, on four−wheel drive models, all
the tires must be the same brand and
have the same tread patterns.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
OR
CAUTION
Observe the following
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not use snow tires other than
D
the manufacturer's recommended si-
ze, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
Four−wheel drive models:
D
Do not use snow tires of different
brands, sizes, construction or tread
patterns, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics result-
ing in loss of control.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the rear wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place.
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. '06 Prod. (OM34458U)
instructions.