Installing snow tires and
chains
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Use the tire chains of correct size.
Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them
before installing chains.
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.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
CHAIN INSTALLATION
If you need snow tires, select the same
size, construction and load capacity as
the original tires on your Toyota.
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
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.
chains
(1/4—1/2 mile).
after
driving
0.5—1.0
km
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
CAUTION
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
D Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may re-
sult in damage to the vehicles as well
as the tire.
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