Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual page 150

Installing improper tires on
your car can affect handling
and stability. This can cause
a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type
of tires recommended in this
owner's manual.
It is best to replace all four tires at
the same time. If that is not possible
or necessary, then replace the two
front tires or the two rear tires as a
pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your car's handling.
The ABS works by comparing the
speed of the wheels. When
replacing tires, use the same size
originally supplied with the car.
Tire size and construction can
affect wheel speed and may cause
the system to work inconsistently.
If you ever need to replace a
wheel, make sure the wheel's
specifications match those of the
original wheel that came on your
car. Replacement wheels are
available at your Honda dealer.
Wheels and Tires
Wheel: EX —15 x 5 1/2 JJ (AL)
LX — 15 x 5 1/2 JJ
See Tire Information on page
194 for additional information
about tire and wheel size
designations. See page 195
information about DOT Tire
Quality Grading.
Winter Driving
Tires that are marked "M + S" or
"All Season" on the sidewall have
an all-weather tread design. They
should be suitable for most winter
driving conditions. Tires without
these markings are designed for
optimum traction in dry conditions.
They may not provide adequate
performance in winter driving.
For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should
install snow tires or tire chains.
They may be required by local
laws under certain conditions.
Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your
for Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load
range as the original tires. Mount
snow tires on all four wheels to
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