2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 353

STARTING AND OPERATING 351 TIRE CHAINS not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to mended. original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold CAUTION! 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 prohibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires checked before using these tire types. during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS M+S designation on the tire sidewall. The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and different loads and perform different steering, driving, type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the unequal rates. safety and handling of your vehicle. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with was originally equipped with your vehicle and should aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. 5