2011 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 355

STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain tire inflation pressures. traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states produring the winter. All season tires satisfy this require- hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be ment and can be identified by the M+S designation on checked before using these tire types. the tire sidewall. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only different loads and perform different steering, driving, in sets of four. Failure to do so may adversely affect the and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. safety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. was originally equipped with your vehicle and should The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to 5