Radial-Ply Tires; Spare Tire (Temporary); Tire Inflation Pressures - Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual

SECTION HEIGHT — L IGHT TIRE TYPE PASSENGER P — TEMPORARY T — LT C — C OMMERCIAL TRUCK SECTION WIDTH (MILLIMETERS) ETC. ASPECT 205 195 185
22 - 2 TIRES AND WHEELS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Fig. 1 Tire Identification
to the body and/or suspension components of the
vehicle.

RADIAL-PLY TIRES

Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life, ride
quality and decrease rolling resistance.
Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of four
and under no circumstances should they be used on
the front only. They may be mixed with temporary
spare tires when necessary. A maximum speed of 50
MPH is recommended while a temporary spare is in
use.
Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capac-
ity as other types of tires of the same size. They also
use the same recommended inflation pressures.
The use of oversized tires, either in the front or
rear of the vehicle, can cause vehicle drive train fail-
ure. This could also cause inaccurate wheel speed
signals when the vehicle is equipped with Anti-Lock
Brakes.
It is recommended that tires from different manu-
factures NOT be mixed. The proper tire pressure
should be maintained on all four tires. For proper
tire pressure refer to the Tire Inflation Pressure
Chart provided with the vehicle.
METRIC TIRE SIZES RATIO WIDTH) (SECTION HEIGHT ( S ECTION 80 CONSTRUCTION 75 70 ) D — D IAGONAL · B ELTED BIAS R — R ADIAL TYPE (BIAS) RIM B — (INCHES) DIAMETER 16 SECTION 15 14 13 WIDTH

SPARE TIRE (TEMPORARY)

The temporary spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use only. The original tire should be repaired
and reinstalled at the first opportunity, or a new tire
purchased. Do not exceed speeds of 50 MPH. Refer to
Owner's Manual for complete details.

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES

WARNING: OVER OR UNDER INFLATED TIRES
CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING. THE TIRE CAN
FAIL SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE
CONTROL.
Under inflation causes rapid shoulder wear of the
tire tread and tire flexing. This can result in failure
of the tire. (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Under Inflation Wear
Over inflation causes rapid center wear and loss of
the tire's ability to cushion shocks (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Over Inflation Wear
Improper inflation can cause:
• Uneven wear patterns
THIN THIN TIRE TREAD AREA TIRE AREAS TREAD
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