2003 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 285

'03 AVALON U (L/O 0206) 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 P205/65R15 92H tires-Use the chains of correct size and type. tire When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer. If wheel covers are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the covers before putting on the chains. Use SAE Class "S" type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V−bar type chains. P205/60R16 91H tires-Use tire chains of the correct size. Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equivalent for use on the AVALON. CAUTION D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle body. D Drive CAUTION carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce. braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling. D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated. D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel D AVALON genuine tire chains (Part No. 08329−33801) Laws about using tire chains vary according to locality and type of road, so always check your local laws before you install tire chains. CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Do not use tire chains on the rear tires. Retighten chains after driving 0.5-1.0 km (1/4-1/2 mile). 2003 AVALON (OM41401U) D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) with any type of snow tires. D When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur. 285