2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 356

354 STARTING AND OPERATING original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. tire inflation pressures. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- driver's side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter "T" or "S" preceding the size designation. Example: T145/ checked before using these tire types. 80D18 103M. Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And T, S = Temporary Spare Tire Wheel - If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern. Since this tire has limited tread life the original equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.