2013 Ford Explorer Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 375

374 Wheels and Tires • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. TIRE CARE Important Tire Information for P265/45ZR20 Sport Tires and Wheels Your Sport vehicle is equipped with unique wheels and tires designed to enhance performance. To continue providing this performance, extra care must be taken when operating and maintaining your vehicle. Tires Wheels P265/45ZR20 20 inch x 9.0 inch aluminum wheels Your Sport vehicle is equipped with low-profile, high- performance tires that are designed to optimize the driving dynamics you expect in a Sport vehicle. These tires are not optimized for off-road or winter (snow or cold weather) performance, and their ride, noise and wear characteristics are different than non-performance tires. Also, because of their lower profile, the tires are more susceptible to damage due to potholes and rough roads. To make sure that your tires perform as intended, it is important that you maintain your tires properly: • The Sport original equipment tires are optimized for performance in both wet and dry conditions. Ford does not recommend using the original equipment tires when temperatures drop to about 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on tire wear and environmental conditions) or in snow/ice conditions. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)