2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 297

296 STARTING AND OPERATING If you need snow tires, select tires 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. 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 patSnow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what terns. was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a tire inflation pressures. smooth, quiet ride. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permishibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being perchecked before using these tire types. formed.