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Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be
inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer
strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and per-
formance when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on "Tread Wear Indicator"
in this section. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for
your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the "Tire Safety Information" section of this
manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing
just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle' s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel' s specifications match those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer
with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equiva-
lent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
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Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension di-
mensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling,
and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to
steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
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Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other than what was origi-
nally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could result
in tire overloading and failure. You could lose control and have a collision.
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Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result
in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer
and odometer readings.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
CAUTION!
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