Get Engine and Chassis -> Installing snow tires and chains Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Sixth Generation (1993-1999)

CELICA

Installing snow tires and

chains

Rotating tires

To equalize tire wear and help extend

tire life, Toyota recommends that you

rotate your tires approximately every

12000 km (7500 miles). However, the

most appropriate timing for tire rotation

may vary according to your driving hab-

its and road surface conditions.

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR

CHAINS

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

See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 for

tire change procedure.

If you need snow tires, select the same

size, construction and load capacity as

the original tires on your Toyota.

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-

ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-

proper wheel alignment, out−of−balance

wheels, or severe braking.

Do not use tires other than those men-

tioned above. Do not install studded tires

without first checking local regulations for

possible restrictions.

Without a compact spare tire

CAUTION

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

Snow tires should be installed on all

wheels.

Do not include a compact spare tire

when rotating the tires. It is designed

for temporary use only.

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.

With a compact spare tire

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Replacing wheels

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

CAUTION

If you have wheel damage such as

bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the

wheel should be replaced.

D Do not drive with the snow tires

incorrectly inflated.

D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or

the chain manufacturer’s recom-

mended speed limit, whichever is

lower.

If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the

tire may slip off the wheel or they may

cause loss of handling control.

D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)

with any type of snow tires.

D Drive carefully avoiding bumps,

holes, and sharp turns, which may

cause the vehicle to bounce.

WHEEL SELECTION

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

When replacing wheels, care should be

taken to ensure that the wheels are re-

placed by ones with the same load ca-

pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.

Use the tire chains of correct size and

type.

D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel

braking, as use of chains may ad-

versely affect vehicle handling.

Use SAE Class ”S” type radial tire chains

except radial cable chains or V−bar type

chains.

This must be observed on compact spare

tires, too.

NOTICE

Regulations regarding the use of tire

chains vary according to location or

type of road, so always check them

before installing chains.

Correct replacement wheels are available

at your Toyota dealer.

Do not attempt to use a tire chain on

the compact spare tire, as it may re-

sult in damage to the vehicle as well

as the tire.

A wheel of a different size or type may

adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-

ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-

eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight

aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-

ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to

the body and chassis.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Install the chains on the front tires as

tightly as possible. Do not use tire

chains on the rear tires. Retighten

chains

(1/4—1/2 mile).

after

driving

0.5—1.0

When installing chains on your tires, care-

fully 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.

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