Compact spare tire – if equipped – Dodge 2012 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an

authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation

pattern.
If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip-

ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo-

rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your

vehicle. Temporary use spares are engineered to be used

only with your vehicle. Your vehicle may be equipped

with one of the following types of non-matching tempo-

rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not

install more than one non-matching temporary use spare

tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.

CAUTION!

Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.

Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.

You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a

compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on

the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the

driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.

Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”

or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/

80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip-

ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled

on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a

conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the

wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.

Do not install more than one compact spare tire and

wheel on the vehicle at any given time

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