Installing Snow Tires And Chains - Toyota Avalon 2002 Operating Manual

Installing snow tires and
chains
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select the same
size, construction and load capacity as
the original tires on your Toyota.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place.
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
'02 AVALON U (L/O 0107)
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CAUTION
D
Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
D
Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
P205/65R15 92H tires—Use
chains of correct size and type.
Use SAE Class "S" type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V–bar type
chains.
P205/60R16 91H tires—Use tire chains
of the correct size.
Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equiv-
alent for use on the AVALON.
NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and
chain is used, the chains could dam-
age the vehicle body.
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AVALON genuine tire chains
(Part No. 08329–33801)
2002 MY AVALON_U (OM22493U)
Laws about using tire chains vary ac-
cording to locality and type of road, so
always check your local laws before
you install tire chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear
chains after driving
(1/4—1/2 mile).
the tire
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
D
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer's
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
D
Drive carefully
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
D
Avoid sharp turns or locked–wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
tires. Retighten
0.5—1.0 km
recom-
avoiding bumps,
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