Protecting Your Mazda; Snow Tires:; Snow tires used with regular tires- Page 114

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WARNING

Snow Tires:
Snow tires used with regular tires
should be the same size and type as
the regular tires. If radial tires are
mixed with non-radials, or if tires
of different sizes are installed, the
safety and handling of your vehicle
may be adversely affected. Make
sure snow tires and regular tires are
all the same size and type.

NOTE

Check out local regulations before
using studded tires.

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Tire chains

Check local regulations before using
chains.

Use only SAE Class “S” chains, and
make sure they fit.

Installing the chains

Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

Secure the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible; retighten them after
driving 1/4-1/2 mile (1/2-1 kilometer).

Don’t use chains on the front tires.

CAUTION

S

Chains may scratch or chip alu-
minum wheels. Install tire chains
on steel wheels only.

S

Chains may affect handling.

S

Don’t go faster than 30 mph
(50 km/h) or the chain manu-
facturer’s recommended limit,
whichever is lower.

S

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.

S

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

S

Don’t use chains on the tempo-
rary tire; it may result in damage
to the vehicle and to the tire.

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