rep resent higher levels of perform ance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minim um
requ ired by law . Warning: The tem peratu re
grad e for this tire is established for a tire that is
prop erly inflated and not overload ed. Excessive
speed , und erinflation, or excessive load ing, either
sep arately or in com bination, can cau se heat
bu ildup and possible tire failu re.
Snow Tires and Chain s
The tires on you r vehicle have all-w eather tread s
that provid e traction in rain or snow . How ever,
during the winter months in som e climates, you
may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for you r tires.
RWARN ING
Snow tires must be the sam e size and
grad e as the tires you curren tly have on
you r veh icle.
Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or
if the law requ ires them where you live. If you
choose to use chains on you r vehicle’s tires, be
aw are of the follow ing:
❑
Tire chains may scratch or chip alu minu m
wheels. IT IS RECOMMEN DED THAT TIRE
CH AIN S ARE INSTALLED ON STEEL
WH EELS ON LY. Be sure to rem ove wheel
covers (if equ ipped) from steel rim s before
using tire chains to avoid scratches or
dam age.
❑
Do not use tire chains if you r vehicle is
equ ipped with P225/ 55VR16 tires (SHO only).
❑
Local regu lations may prohibit or restrict the
use of tire chains. Investigate the law s and
regu lations in you r area before installing
chains.
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Product Specification
Categories | Ford Manuals, Ford Taurus Manuals |
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Document Type | Free Auto PDF Manual Download. |
Model Year | 1996 |
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Publisher | ford.com |
Wikipedia's Page | Ford Motor Company |
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