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conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and balance checked immediately. Tires which have been run underinflated will show more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread. TIRE MIXING For best performance it is recommended that the same size and type of tire be used on all four wheel positions. Before mixing tires of different types in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for its recommendations. It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this may require special precautions. NOTE: Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. On such tires, this designation is molded into the sidewall. Tires without this notation are not recommended for winter driving. Tires designated for use in severe winter conditions are marked on at least one sidewall with the letters ''M" and ''S" plus a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on it. It is recommended that winter tires be applied to all four wheel positions. Failure to do so may negatively affect vehicle handling. TIRE ROTATION To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for instructions on tire rotation. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation. 58

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conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the
handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If you
detect irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and balance
checked immediately. Tires which have been run underinflated will show
more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread.
TIRE MIXING
For best performance it is recommended that the same size and type of
tire be used on all four wheel positions. Before mixing tires of different
types in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle
manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for its recommendations.
It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s
manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive
vehicles, as this may require special precautions.
NOTE: Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
definition of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. On such tires, this
designation is molded into the sidewall. Tires without this notation are
not recommended for winter driving.
Tires designated for use in severe winter conditions are marked
on at least one sidewall with the letters ‘‘M” and ‘‘S” plus a
pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on it. It is
recommended that winter tires be applied to all four wheel
positions. Failure to do so may negatively affect vehicle
handling.
TIRE ROTATION
To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on tire rotation.
Note:
Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A
dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is
different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If
you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is intended for temporary use
only and should not be used in a tire rotation.
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