2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 421

STARTING AND OPERATING 419 CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on 4x4 model trucks equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use tire chains on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 LT235/ 80R17 tires, or 4X4 front wheels equipped with LT265/70R17E. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity inflation pressures under any load condition. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear patterns. 5 SNOW TIRES These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. Snow tires should be of the same size and type construcThe benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed requirement associated with the tire. These tires should