Winter Tires - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 Owner's Manual

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Winter tires

These tires are specially designed for
driving on snow and are fitted to
replace the ones supplied with the
vehicle.
Use only winter tires of the
size and brand prescribed.
Your local Authorized Maserati Dealer
is available to provide suggestions as
to the types of tires most suited to the
use foreseen by the Customer.
For the type of tires to use, inflation
pressures and relative specifications
for winter tires, carefully follow the
indications found in the section
"Capacities and technical
specifications".
The features of these tires are
significantly reduced in winter when
tread depth is less than 0.16 in (4 mm.)
In this case, they should be replaced.
The specific features of the winter tires
lead to lower performance under
normal environmental conditions or
on long highway trips, compared to
the standard tires.
Therefore, their use should be limited
to the performance for which they
have been type-approved.
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Tires
Fit identical (manufacturer
and tread) tires on all four
wheels, in order to ensure
safe driving, braking and good
maneuverability.
Remember that the direction
of tire rotation should not be
reversed.
Snow chains
The use of snow chains is subject to the
regulations in force in each country.
Use snow chains of reduced
dimensions, with a maximum
protrusion of 0.35 in (9 mm) beyond
the tire tread.
The chains should be fitted only on the
driving wheel tires (rear wheels).
Check the chain tension after driving
for a distance of about 164 ft (50
meters) with the chains fitted.
Deactivation of the MSP system is
advised when chains are fitted on the
tires. Press the MSP-OFF button, the
LED on the same button will be on.
Snow chains: brand/type
Konig/SUPER MAGIC
Rear tire
285/40 ZR18
WARNING: Before purchasing or using
snow chains, we recommend that you
to contact your local Authorized
Maserati Dealer for information.
WARNING: Keep a moderate speed
when chains are fitted on the tires. Do
not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h). 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
roadway.