1998 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 236

4RUNNER (1998) NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or federal laws. Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/ chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control. Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Summer tires are high- speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow- covered or icy roads. For driving on snow- covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 2. All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use all year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.