Honda 2011 Element Owner's Manual page 223

Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction provided
by snow tires on dry roads may be
lower than your original tires. Check
with the tire dealer for maximum
speed recommendations.
Tire Chains
Mount tire chains on your tires when
required by driving conditions or local
laws. Install them only on the front
tires.
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, use only SAE Class ''S''
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners, on the front
tires. Use traction devices only when
required by driving conditions or local
laws. Make sure they are the correct
size for your tires. Metal link-type
''chains'' should not be used.
Traction devices that are the wrong size
or improperly installed can damage your
vehicle's brake lines, suspension, body,
and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When installing cables, follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
Using the wrong chains, or not
properly installing chains, can
damage the brake lines and
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
Tires
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