Tires – HONDA 2001 S2000 - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Tires

Snow Tires

If you mount snow tires on your

Honda, make sure they are radial

tires of the same size and load range

as the original tires. Mount snow

tires on all four wheels to balance

your vehicle's handling in all weather

conditions. Keep in mind the traction

provided by snow tires on dry roads

may not be as high as your vehicle's

original equipment tires. You should

drive cautiously even when the roads

are clear. Check with the tire dealer

for maximum speed recommenda-

tions.

Tire Chains

Because your Honda has limited tire

clearance, mount only SAE Class "S"

cable-type traction devices on the

rear tires. Use traction devices only

when required by driving conditions

or local laws. Make sure they are the

correct size for your tires.

Metal link-type "chains" should not

be used. No matter how tight they

seem to be installed, they can come

into contact with the body and

suspension, causing serious damage.

When installing cables, follow the

manufacturer's instructions and

mount them as tightly as you can.

Drive slowly with them installed. If

you hear them coming in contact

with the body or chassis, stop and

investigate. Make sure the cables are

installed tightly, and that they are

not contacting the brake lines or

suspension.

Remove them as soon as you begin

driving on cleared roads.

Cables that are the wrong size or

improperly installed can damage your

car's brake lines, suspension, body, and

wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting

any part of the car.

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