Toyota 1997 Tercel Owner's Manual page 163

Installing snow tires and chains
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recom-
mended 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
possbile 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.
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Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
CAUTION
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z Do not drive with the snow tires in-
correctly inflated.
z Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use tire chains of the correct size and
type.
Use SAE Class "S" type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V-bar type
chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them be-
fore installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
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chains on the rear tires.
chains after driving 0.5 1.0 km
(1/4 1/2 mile).
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.
z Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer's recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
z Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
z Avoid sharp turns or locked-
wheel braking, as use of chains
may adversely affect vehicle han-
dling.
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may
result in damage to the vehicle as
Retighten well as the tire.
CAUTION
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NOTICE