1997 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 290

Tire Chains NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/75R15, P235/70R15, P235/55R16 or 31xlOSOR15LT/C size tires, don't use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there's not enough clearance. Use another typeof traction deviceonly if its manufacturer recommends it for on your use vehicle and tiresize combination and road conditions. Followthat manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's contacting yourvehicle, and don't spin yourwheels. NOTICE: (Continued) If you do find a traction device that fit, install will them on the rear tires. If you have othersize tires, use tire chains only where legaland only when you must. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the drive axle tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both axles) and tighten them as tightly possible as with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and If follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, If stop and retighten them. the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains onwill damage your vehicle. 6-52