2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 457

STARTING AND OPERATING 455 It is recommended you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manusafety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and performance WARNING! when replacement is needed. (Refer to the paragraph on "Tread Wear Indicators"). Refer to the "Tire and Loading • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Information" placard for the size designation of your tire. specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be unapproved tires and wheels may change suspenfound on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the sion dimensions and performance characteristics, Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brakInformation section of this manual for more information ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire. handling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have a collision It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your affect your vehicle's handling. If you ever replace a vehicle. wheel, make sure that the wheel's specifications match those of the original wheels. (Continued) Replacement Tires 5