Toyota Celica 1997 Owner's Manual page 181

To equalize tire wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). However, the most appropriate
timing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See "If you have a flat tire" in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for even wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by incorrect tire pressure, improp-
er wheel alignment,
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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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 tires of
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
out-of-balance
without first checking local regulations for
possible 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 would 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
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to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
CAUTION
!
D Do not drive with the snow tires in-
correctly inflated.
D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of 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
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.
Retighten