2013 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 522

520 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid your vehicle. and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be Snow Tires poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states proSome areas of the country require the use of snow tires hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be during the winter. Snow tires can be identified by a checked before using these tire types. mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Wheel - If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the wheel equivalent in look and function to the original safety and handling of your vehicle. equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures.