Protecting
Y
our Mazda
4-16
WARNING
Snow Tires:
Snow tires used with regular tires
should
be the same size and type as
the regular tires. If radial tires are
mixed with non-radials, or if tires
of different sizes are installed, the
safety
and handling
of your vehicle
may be adversely affected. Make
sure
snow tires and regular tires are
all the same size and type.
NOTE
Check out local regulations before
using studded tires.
t Tire chains
Check local regulations before using
chains.
Use only SAE Class “S” chains, and
make sure they fit.
Installing the chains
Follow
t
he
c
hai
n m
anufacturer’
s i
nstruc-
tions.
Secure the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible; retighten them after
driving 1/4-1/2 mile (1/2-1 kilometer).
Don’t use chains on the front tires.
CAUTION
S Chains may scratch or chip alu-
minum
wheels. Install tire
chains
on steel wheels only.
S Chains may affect handling.
S Don’t go faster than 30 mph
(50 km/h) or the chain manu-
facturer’s recommended limit,
whichever is lower.
S Drive
c
arefull
y a
n
d a
voi
d b
umps,
holes, and sharp turns.
S Avoid locked-wheel braking.
S Don’t use chains on the tempo-
rary
tire; it may result in
damage
to the vehicle and to the tire.
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