Hyundai i30 Owner's Manual page 456

Driving your vehicle
Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner than other types of tires, they
may be damaged by mounting some
types of tire chains on them.
Therefore, the use of snow tires is
recommended instead of tire chains.
Do not mount tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels; if
unavoidable use a wire type chain. If
tire chains must be used, use gen-
uine HYUNDAI parts and install the
tire chain after reviewing the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper tire chain use is not cov-
ered by your vehicle manufacturer's
warranty.
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The use of tire chains may
adversely affect vehicle han-
dling:
•
Drive less than 30 km/h (20
mph) or the chain manufactur-
er's recommended
limit, whichever is lower.
•
Drive carefully and avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns,
and other road hazards, which
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may cause the vehicle to
bounce.
•
Avoid sharp turns or locked
wheel braking.
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• Install tire chains on the front tires.
It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tires will provide a
greater driving force, but will not
prevent side skids.
• Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.