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on the vehicle if frequent driving on
ice or snow covered roads is expected.
See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires
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With winter tires, there may be
decreased dry road traction, increased road noise, and shorter tread life.
After changing to winter tires, be alert for changes in vehicle handling and
braking.
If using winter tires:
. Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel
positions.
. Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter tires with a lower speed rating are chosen, never exceed the tire's
maximum speed capability.
Low-Profile Tires
If the vehicle has 245/45R19, 245/ 40R20, or 245/40ZR20 size tires,
they are classified as low-profile tires.
Caution
Low-profile tires are more
susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than
standard profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with
road hazards like potholes, or sharp edged objects, or when sliding into
a curb. The warranty does not cover this type of damage. Keep tires set
to the correct inflation pressure and when possible, avoid contact with
curbs, potholes, and other road hazards.
Summer Tires
This vehicle may come with high
performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound
that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance. This
special tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold
climates, and on ice and snow. It is recommended that winter tires be
installed on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below
approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See
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Caution
High performance summer tires
have rubber compounds that lose
flexibility and may develop surface cracks in the tread area at
temperatures below −7 °C (20 °F).
Always store high performance summer tires indoors and at
temperatures above −7 °C (20 °F) when not in use. If the tires have been subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or
less, let them warm up in a heated space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for
24 hours or more before being
installed or driving a vehicle on
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