Maserati Levante Owner's Manual page 287

As to the type of tires to use, inflation
pressures and winter tires
specifications, carefully follow the
indications as reported in the
"Technical Data" and "Tire Inflation
Pressure" chapters in section "Features
and Specifications".
The features of these tires are
markedly reduced in winter when
tread depth is less than 4 mm (0.16 in).
In this case, they should be replaced.
The specific features of winter tires
lead to lower performance (even in
terms of braking) under normal
weather conditions or on long
motorway trips, compared to the
standard tires. Therefore, their use
should be limited to the conditions for
which they have been type-approved.
WARNING!
The standard tires profile and rubber
mixture are optimised for wet and dry
driving conditions. Standard tires may
not prove favourable for snow
conditions: install snow tires before
driving in such conditions to avoid
risk of loss of control and damage to
the vehicle as well as serious personal
injury.
NOTE:
Snow tires should have the same load
capacity as original equipment tires
and should be mounted on all four
wheels.
Snow Chains
Maserati approved traction devices
may be used to improve traction on
compacted snow in heavy snow
conditions.
They should not be used in off-road
conditions where there is no
compacted snow.
Maserati tested and recommends to
use traction devices with air
suspension system in "Off Road 1" or
"Off Road 2" ride height in order to
increase wheel clearance.
In any case do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph).
Maserati tested, approved and
recommends traction devices "Thule
XG-12 tg 265" (for rear 265/50 ZR19
tires) and "Thule K-SUMMIT XXL tg
K67" (for rear 295/45 ZR 19 tires).
Please, contact your Service for further
information.
The chains may be fitted only on rear
wheel tires.
Check the chain tension after driving
for a distance of about 50 m (55 yd)
with the chains fitted.
With the chains fitted, it is advisable
to deactivate the ESC system (see
chapter "Automatic Transmission" in
this section).
CAUTION!
• The use of non-recommended snow
chains may damage the vehicle.
• Broken chains can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle
immediately if noise occurs that
could indicate chain breakage.
Remove the damaged parts of the
chain before further use.
• Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe
turns and large bumps, especially
with a loaded vehicle.
• Avoid holes in the road, do not drive
over steps or sidewalks and do not
drive on long stretches without
snow. This will prevent damage to
the vehicle and the roadbed.
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