Snow Tyres; Tyre Chains - Mitsubishi ASX 2019 Owner's Manual

Tyres
CAUTION
l Avoid the combined use of different types of
tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety.

Snow tyres

The use of snow tyres is recommended for
driving on snow and ice. To preserve driving
stability, mount snow tyres of the same size
and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.
A snow tyre that is worn down more than
50% is no longer appropriate to use.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications
must not be used.
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CAUTION
l Observe permissible maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a tyre pres-
sure monitoring system, only MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine wheels should be used.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks
and sensor damage, as it will not be possible
to install the tyre inflation pressure sensors
properly.
Refer to "Tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)*" on page 6-64.
10-14 Maintenance
NOTE
l The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.

Tyre chains

If tyre chains have to be used, ensure that
they are fitted only on the drive wheels
(front) in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power
is distributed preferentially to the front
wheels, ensure that the tyre chains are fitted
on the front.
Use only tyre chains which are designed for
use with the tyres mounted on the vehicle:
use of the incorrect size or type of chain
could result in damage to the vehicle body.
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point before putting on tyre
chains. The max. chain height is as follows.
Tyre size Wheel size
height [mm]
215/70R16
16 x 6 1/2 J
215/65R16
215/60R17 17 x 6 1/2 J
OGAE19E1
Tyre size
225/55R18
When driving with tyre chains on the tyres,
do not drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
When you reach roads that are not covered in
snow, immediately remove the tyre chains.
CAUTION
l Practice fitting the chains before you need
them. Don't expect help from other people
in the cold.
l Choose a clear straight stretch of road where
you can pull over and still be seen while you
are fitting the chains.
l Do not fit chains before you need them. This
will wear out your tyres and the road sur-
face.
l After driving around 100-300 metres, stop
and retighten the chains.
l Drive cautiously and do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph).
Remember that preventing accidents is not
the purpose of tyre chains.
l When tyre chains are installed, take care that
they do not damage the disc wheel or body.
l
Do not install a tyre chain on an emergency
Max. chain
wheel which is compact in size. If one of the
front wheels has punctured, replace it with
one of the rear wheels and install the tempo-
rary spare wheel in that place before fitting a
9 mm
tyre chain.
Max. chain
Wheel size
height [mm]
18x7 J