Tire Chains
If your vehicle has P235/55R17 size tires, don’t
use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can cause damage
to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and you or others may be injured
in
a crash.
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends
it
for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.
If
you do find traction devices that will fit,
install them on the front tires.
Notice:
If your vehicle has a tire size other than
P235/55R17 size tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class
”S” type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them
on
the front tires and tighten them
as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive
slowly
and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If
you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow down until
it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with
chains on will damage your vehicle.
If
a
Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially
if
you maintain your tires properly.
If
air
goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out
slowly. But
if
you should ever have a “blowout”, here are
a few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot
off
the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a
stop well out
of
the traffic lane.
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