2004 Toyota Solara Owners Manual - Page 312

'04 Solara_U (L/O 0402) CHAIN INSTALLATION Side chain 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). 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. D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling. D When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur. Cross chain NOTICE Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the compact spare tire, as it may result in damage to the vehicle as well as the tire. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size. For P215/60R16 and P215/55R17 tires, use the following type chains. A B C D E F Diameter of side chain Width of side chain Length of side chain Diameter of cross chain Width of cross chain Length of cross chain mm (in.) 3 (0.12) 10 (0.39) 30 (1.18) 4 (0.16) 14 (0.55) 25 (0.98) If the chains are installed, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly. For details, see "Tire pressure warning system" on page 151 in Section 1−7. CAUTION D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road, so always check local regulations before installing chains. D Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce. 312 2004 SOLARA from Feb. '04 Prod. (OM33640U)