Tire Chains; If your vehicle has P215/70R16 size tires, don’t; use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance.- Page 397

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Tire Chains

CAUTION:

If your vehicle has P215/70R16 size tires, don’t
use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance.

Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper
amount of clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts.

The area damaged by the tire chains could cause
you to lose control of your vehicle and you or
others may be injured in a crash.

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Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.

If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the front tires for front

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wheel

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drive

vehicles. If your vehicle has all

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wheel drive,

install traction devices on either the front tires or
all four tires, but never on the rear tires only.