Run flat tires — if equipped – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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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.

Run Flat Tires — If Equipped

Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles

(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation

pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the

Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire

inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a

Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited

driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi-

ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full

capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat

mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor-

mation.

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