Snow tires, Tire rotation recommendations – Dodge 2012 Challenger-SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires

during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the

M+S designation on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and

type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only

in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the

safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what

was originally equipped with your vehicle and should

not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph

(120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to

original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for

recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold

tire inflation pressures.

While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid

and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be

poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-

hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be

checked before using these tire types.

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at

different loads and perform different steering, driving,

and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at

unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.

The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with

aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type

tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain

mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a

smooth, quiet ride.

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