1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 172

Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES OR SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control. When storing removed tires, you should store them in a cool dry place. Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use tire chains of the correct size. Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equivalent for use on the RAV4 EV. Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice. On wet or dry roads, conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires. SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires, select tires of the size described below. 215/70R16 Make sure all the snow tires are the same brand, construction and load capacity. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle body. * RAV4 EV genuine tire chains (Part No. 08321- 11120) Laws about using tire chains vary according to locality and type of road, so always check your local laws before you install tire chains. CAUTION D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated. NOTICE Do not use tires of different brands and constructions. This may damage the drive system. D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) with any type of snow tires. 164