winter tires FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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[SV26850( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires
are the same size, speed rating, and
load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on the decal.
If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and
safely.
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[SV27100( ALL)01/95]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your
vehicle's original tires may also affect the
accuracy of your speedometer.
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[SV28100( ALL)02/95]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[SV28200( ALL)01/95]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their
Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded
into the tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has
set.
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[SV28250( ALL)01/95]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic
tires for use on passenger cars. They do not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires
with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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[SV28300( ALL)01/95]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire
quality grades:The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly
as the government has written it.
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268represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature
grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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[SV28700( ALL)04/95]
Snow Tires and Chains
[SV28801(M )08/93]
The 15 in. and 16 in. tires on your vehicle have
all-weather treads that provide traction in rain
or snow. However, during the winter months in
some climates, you may need to use snow tires
and occasionally chains for your tires.
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RWARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and
grade as the tires you currently have on
your vehicle.
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For your Mustang GT models equipped with 17
in. tires, to achieve the best traction during snow
and ice conditions, purchase 245/45ZR17 mud
and snow tires.
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Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or
if the law requires them where you live. If you
choose to use chains on your vehicle's tires, be
aware of the following:
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Make sure the chains are the right size for
your tires. Use only SAE Class ªSº chains.
Other types may damage your vehicle.
[SV29110(M )05/95]
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Use only Cable Type chains if your vehicle is
equipped with the P225/55ZR16 or
245/45ZR17 tires. Use of SAE Class ªSº
chains or other types may damage your
vehicle.
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