Description - Radial-Ply Tires; Description - Tire Inflation Pressures - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

22 - 6 TIRES/WHEELS
TIRES (Continued)
Fig. 11 Tire Identification
TIRE CHAINS
Tire snow chains may be used on certain models.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for more information.

DESCRIPTION - RADIAL-PLY TIRES

Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life and
ride quality, and decrease rolling resistance.
Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of
four. Under no circumstances should they be used on
the front only. They may be mixed with temporary
spare tires when necessary. A maximum speed of 50
MPH is recommended while a temporary spare is in
use.
Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capac-
ity as other types of tires of the same size. They also
use the same recommended inflation pressures.
The use of oversized tires, either in the front or
rear of the vehicle, can cause vehicle drive train fail-
ure. This could also cause inaccurate wheel speed
signals when the vehicle is equipped with Anti-Lock
Brakes.
The use of tires from different manufactures on the
same vehicle is NOT recommended. The proper tire
pressure should be maintained on all four tires.

DESCRIPTION - TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES

Under inflation will cause rapid shoulder wear, tire
flexing, and possible tire failure (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12 Under Inflation Wear
1 - THIN TIRE THREAD AREAS
Over inflation will cause rapid center wear and
loss of the tire's ability to cushion shocks (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13 Over Inflation Wear
1 - THIN TIRE THREAD AREA
Improper inflation can cause:
• Uneven wear patterns
• Reduced tread life
• Reduced fuel economy
• Unsatisfactory ride
• Vehicle drift
For proper tire pressure specification refer to the
Tire Inflation Pressure Chart provided with the vehi-
cles Owners Manual. A Certification Label on the
drivers side door pillar provides the minimum tire
and rim size for the vehicle. The label also list the
cold inflation pressure for these tires at full load
operation
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