NISSAN 2011 Quest - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 3)

TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
● NISSAN recommends using the follow-
ing tire cables made by Peerless Chain
Company on P235/55R18 size tire due
to limited tire clearance. Call 800-533-
8056 to order tire chains for your ve-
hicle.
— P235/55R18 - Peerless Chain part
number SC1040
Failure to use the correct traction de-
vice will cause damage to the brakes,
suspension or other vehicle parts. Or,
you should install P225/65R16 size tire
on your vehicle.
● Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains
can be used on this vehicle. Using the
wrong Class “S” chains on this vehicle
will cause damage to the vehicle. If you
plan to use tire chains/cables, you
should use a tire chain that meets the
minimum clearances for your vehicle.
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to
location. Check the local laws before installing tire
chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they
are the proper size for the tires on your vehicle and
are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s
suggestions.
For 18-inch size tire, the tire chain part number and
Peerless Chain Company phone number are cor-
rect at the time of printing that is shown on the back
cover of this Owner’s Manual. Always confirm the
correct part numbers with Peerless Chain Com-
pany before ordering. Only use other types of trac-
tion devices if the traction device manufacturer
recommends it for use on your specific vehicle and
the tire and wheel installed on your vehicle.
For 16-inch size tire, use a tire chain that is de-
signed to provide the specified space
᭺
A between
the installed tire chain
᭺
1 and where the tire meets
the rim
᭺
2 as shown on the chart.
Wheel size Minimum space required
16 in 1.8 in (44 mm)
A tire chain that provides the specified amount of
space will provide the necessary clearance be-
tween the tire and the closest vehicle suspension
or body component. The minimum clearances are
determined using the factory equipped tires. Other
types may damage your vehicle. Use chain tension-
ers when recommended by the tire chain manufac-
turer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire
chain must be secured or removed to prevent the
possibility of whipping action damage to the fend-
ers or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition,
drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle
may be damaged and/or vehicle handling and per-
formance may be adversely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with tire
chains in such conditions can cause damage to the
various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some
overstress.
16-inch size tire
JVM0304X