2004 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 271

'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES OR CAUTION Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries. 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. 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 tires of the same size, construction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Also, on four −wheel drive models, all the tires must be the same brand and have the same tread patterns. Do not use tires other than those mentioned above. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. D Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer's recommended size, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control. D Four−wheel drive models: Do not use snow tires of different brands, sizes, construction or tread patterns, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control. CAUTION D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated. D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) with any type of snow tires. 271 2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)