2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 503

STARTING AND OPERATING 501 WARNING! Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Snow Tires 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. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be during the winter. Snow tires can be identified by a poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro"mountain/snowflake" symbol on the tire sidewall. hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be If you need snow tires, select tires checked before using these tire types. equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Run Flat Tires - If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a 5