Installing Snow Tires And Chains - Toyota Matrix 2003 Operating Manual

When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out–of–balance
wheels, or severe braking.
CAUTION
Do not include a compact spare tire
when rotating the tires. It is designed
for temporary use only.
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'03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
Turning direction
Type A
Type B
Vehicles equipped with P215/50ZR17
tires: You have directional tires, and a
turning indicator marked on the side
wall. Using tires on the wrong side of
the vehicle will impair tire performance.
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
—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
Two–wheel drive models—If you need
snow tires, select the same
construction and load capacity as the
original tires on your Toyota.
Four–wheel drive models—If you need
snow tires, select the same brand, size,
construction, tread patterns 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.
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size,