Installing Snow Tires And Chains - Toyota RAV4 2003 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.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
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Do not use snow tires other than
the manufacturer's recommended si-
ze, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
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'03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
OR
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Four–wheel drive models:
Do not use snow tires of different
brands, sizes, construction or tread
patterns, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics result-
ing in loss of control.
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.
CAUTION
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Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
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Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size.
For 215/70R16 and 235/60R16 tires, use
the following type chains.
A Diameter of side chain
B Width of side chain
C Length of side chain
D Diameter of cross chain
E Width of cross chain
F Length of cross chain
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them
before installing chains.
2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U)
Side chain
Cross chain
mm (in.)
3 (0.12)
10 (0.39)
30 (1.18)
4 (0.16)
14 (0.55)
25 (0.98)