2002 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 277

'02 AVALON U (L/O 0107) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES OR CAUTION Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice. On wet or dry roads, conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires. SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota. Do not use tires other than those mentioned above. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control. When storing removed tires, you should store them in a cool dry place. Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing. D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated. Laws about using tire chains vary according to locality and type of road, so always check your local laws before you install tire chains. CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Do not use tire chains on the rear tires. Retighten chains after driving 0.5-1.0 km (1/4-1/2 mile). When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer. If wheel covers are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the covers before putting on the chains. D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) with any type of snow tires. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION P205/65R15 92H tires-Use the chains of correct size and type. tire Use SAE Class "S" type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V−bar type chains. P205/60R16 91H tires-Use tire chains of the correct size. Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equivalent for use on the AVALON. CAUTION NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle body. D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. D Drive D AVALON genuine tire chains (Part No. 08329−33801) carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce. braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling. D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel 276 2002 MY AVALON_U (OM22493U)