Tire chains (traction devices) – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

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braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.

Never use a tire with a smaller load index or

capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.

Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having

adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.

CAUTION!

Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.

TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body

clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard

against damage.
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as

recommended by the traction device manufacturer.

• Install on Front Tires Only
• Tire chains for a 225/75R16 tire with a Quality Chain

Corp Light Truck Highway Service (Non-Cam) tire

chain or equivalent is recommended.

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