spare wheel CHRYSLER 300 2020 Vehicle Warranty

authorized
tire
dealer
for
recommended
safe
operating
speeds,
loading

and
cold
tire
inflation
pressures.
While
studded
tires
improve
performance
on
ice,
skid
and
traction

capability
on
wet
or
dry
surfaces
may
be
poorer
than
that
of
non-studded

tires.
Some
states
prohibit
studded
tires;
therefore,
local
laws
should
be

checked
before
using
these
tire
types.
Spare Tires—IfEquipped
NOTE:

For
vehicles
equipped
with
Tire
Service
Kit
instead
of
a
spare
tire,
please

refer
to
“Tire
Service
Kit”
in
“In
Case
Of
Emergency”
in
your

Owner ’s
Manual
for
further
information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle
through an automatic car wash with a compact or limited use
temporary spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
TIRES
SpareTireMatching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel —If
Equipped
Your
vehicle
may
be
equipped
with
a
spare
tire
and
wheel
equivalent
in

look
and
function
to
the
original
equipment
tire
and
wheel
found
on
the

front
or
rear
axle
of
your
vehicle.
This
spare
tire
may
be
used
in
the
tire

rotation
for
your
vehicle.
If
your
vehicle
has
this
option,
refer
to
an

authorized
tire
dealer
for
the
recommended
tire
rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire—IfEquipped
The
compact
spare
is
for
temporary
emergency
use
only.
Yo u
can
identify

if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
compact
spare
by
looking
at
the
spare

tire
description
on
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Placard
located
on

the
driver ’s
side
#QJMMBS

UIF
SFBS
FEHF
PG
UIF
ESJWFST
TJEF
EPPS
or
on
the

sidewall
of
the
tire.
Compact
spare
tire
descriptions
begin
with
the

letter
“T”
or
“S”
preceding
the
size
designation.
Example:
T145/80D18

103M.
T,
S
=
Temporary
Spare
Tire
Since
this
tire


has
limited
tread
life,
the
original
equipment
tire
should
be

repaired
(or
replaced)
and
reinstalled
on
your
vehicle
at
the
first

opportunity.
Do
not
install
a
wheel
cover
or
attempt
to
mount
a
conventional
tire
on

the
compact
spare
wheel,
since
the
wheel
is
designed
specifically
for
the
20

compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and
wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use
only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs
to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
CollapsibleSpare Tire— IfEquipped
The
collapsible
spare
is
for
temporary
emergency
use
only.
Yo u
can

identify
if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
collapsible
spare
by
looking
at

the
spare
tire
description
on
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Placard

located
on
the
driver ’s
side
#QJMMBS

UIF
SFBS
FEHF
PG
UIF
ESJWFST
TJEF
EPPS

or
on
the
sidewall
of
the
tire.
Collapsible
spare
tire
description
example:
165/80-17
101P.
Since
this
tire
has
limited


tread
life,
the
original
equipment
tire
should
be

repaired
(or
replaced)
and
reinstalled
on
your
vehicle
at
the
first

opportunity.
Inflate
collapsible
tire
only
after
the
wheel
is
properly
installed
to
the

vehicle.
Inflate
the
collapsible
tire
using
the
electric
air
pump
before

lowering
the
vehicle.
Do
not
install
a
wheel
cover
or
attempt
to
mount
a
conventional
tire
on

the
collapsible
spare
wheel,
since
the
wheel
is
designed
specifically
for

the
collapsible
spare
tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use
only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs
to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may
look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your original
equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and
reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire
is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel. This label
contains the driving limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this
limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the limited use spare wheel.
Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s side B-Pillar
or the rear edge of the driver ’s side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on
your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
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You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich tires. Still
it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact
you. For online tire registration, visit
www.tireregistration.com.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
TIREDISABLEMENT SAFETYWARNING
Any
tire
may
fail
as
a
result
of
an
improperly
repaired
puncture,
impact

damage,
improper
inflation,
overloading
or
other
conditions
resulting

from
use
or
misuse.
Ti re
failures,
such
as
a
rapid
air
loss
or
a
tread
and

belt
detachment,
may
increase
risk
of
injury
or
death
and/or
property

damage.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
a
tire
failure,
BFGoodrich
r
ecommends
you

thoroughly
read
and
follow
the
recommendations
in
this
BFGoodrich

Limited
Warranty/Owner ’s
Manual,
the
vehicle
owner ’s
manual,
tire

placard
information,
and
tire
sidewall
information
regarding
safety

warnings,
proper
tire
use
and
maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING
A
VEHICLE
WHEN
A
TIRE
FAILURE
OCCURS
If
a
tire
failure
occurs,
you
may
hear
a
loud
noise,
feel
a
vibration,
and/or

the
vehicle
may
pull
toward
the
side
of
the
failed
tire.
If
possible,
step
on

the
accelerator
momentarily
to
maintain
forward
momentum
and
ensure

vehicle
control.
It
is
important
that
you
DO
NOT
BRAKE
OR
ABRUPTLY
TURN
THE

STEERING
WHEEL.
Slowly


remove
your
foot
from
the
accelerator
and
hold
the
steering
wheel

firmly
while
steering
to
remain
in
your
lane.
Once
the
vehicle
has
slowed

and
is
fully
under
control,
apply
the
brakes
gently

safely
pull
over
to
the

shoulder
and
come
to
a
stop.
Inspect
the
tir
es.
If
one
or
mor
e
tires
look

flat
or
low,
show
detachment
or
other
damage,
remove
tire
assembly
and

replace
it
with
a
properly
inflated
spare.
Bumps
or
bulges
may
indicate

detachment
within
the
tire
body
and
require
inspection
by
a
qualified
tire

technician.
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TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the
speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause
it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The energy released by such an
explosion is sufficient to cause serious physical injury or death. Never
allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage
in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly
with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that has lost
traction to spin beyond its speed capability. This is also true when
balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle
engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly.
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important.However, at high
speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard, for
example is more difficult to avoid and if contact is made, has a greater
chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, driving
at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the spare at
once and visit a participating BFGoodrich Tire Retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each
type of BFGoodrich tire will cause the tire to build up excessive heat
which can cause tire damage that could result in sudden tire destruction
and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires
experience a sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by
the legal limits and driving conditions.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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BFGOODRICHTIRES
Anytime
you
see
any
damage
to
your
tires
or
wheels,
replace
with
the

spare
at
once
and
immediately
visit
any
BFGoodrich®
tire
retailer.
IMPACT DAMAGE
A
tire
impacted
by
a
road
hazard
(curb,
pothole,
debris)
may
be
damaged

but
not
have
visible
signs
of
damage
on
its
surface.
A
tire
damaged
by
an

impact
may
sustain
a
sudden
failure
a
day,
week,
or
even
months
later.

Yo u
may
not
recall
hitting
an
object
that
damaged
or
injured
your
tires.

Air
loss,


unusual
tire
wear,
localized
wear
or
vibrations
can
also
be
signs

of
internal
tire
damage.
If
you
suspect
any
damage
to
your
tire
or
wheel
from
an
impact
with
a

curb,
pothole,
debris
on
the
road
or
any
other
road
hazard,
or
if
you
feel

or
hear
any
unusual
vibration,
replace
with
a
properly
inflated
spare
at

once
and
immediately
visit
any
qualified
tire
technician.
INSPECTION
When
inspecting
your
tires,
including
the
spar e,


check
the
air
pressures.

If
the
pressure
check
indicates
that
one
of
your
tires
has
lost
pressure
of

two
pounds
or
more,
look
for
signs
of
penetration,
valve
leakage
or
wheel

damage
that
may
account
for
the
air
loss.
Always
look
for
bulges,
cracks,
cuts,
penetrations
and
abnormal
tire

wear,
particularly
on
the
edges


of
the
tire
tread,
which
may
be
caused

by
misalignment
or
underinflation.
If
any
such
All
tires
will
wear
out
faster
when
subjected
to
high
speeds
as
well
as

hard
cornering,
rapid
starts,
sudden


stops,
frequent
driving
on
roads

which
are
in
poor
condition,
and
off
road
use.
Roads
with
holes
and
rocks

or
other
objects
can
damage
tires
and
cause
misalignment
of
your
vehicle.

When
driving
on
such
roads,
drive
carefully
and
slowly,
and
before

driving


again
at
normal
or
highway
speeds,
examine
your
tires
for
any

damage,
such
as
cuts,
bulges,
penetrations,
unusual
wear
patterns,
etc.
WEARBARS
BFGoodrich®
tires
contain
“Wear
Bars”
in
the
grooves
of
the
tire
tread

which
show
up
when
only
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
tread
is

remaining.
At
this
stage,
your
tires
must
be
replaced.
Ti re s
worn
beyond

this
stage
are
extremely
dangerous.
DO
NOT
OVERLOAD
-
DRIVING
ON
ANY
OVERLOADED
TIRE
IS

DANGEROUS
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While
All-Season
tires
are
designed
to
provide
reliable

performance
in
some
inter
conditions,
the
use
of
four

(4)
inter
tires
is
recommended
for
optimum
perfor-
mance.
Tires
designated
for
use
in
severe
inter
condi-
tions
are
marked
on
at
least
one
sidewall
with
the
letter
“M” and “S” plus a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on it.
TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT
To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires. Refer
to your vehicle owner ’s manual for instructions on tire rotation. If you do
not have an owner‘s manual for your vehicle, BFGoodrich® recommends
rotating your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10,000 to 12,000 km).
Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended. Your tires should be
rotated at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 6,000
miles (10,000 km). This is true for all vehicles.
When rotating tires with a directional tread pattern, observe the arrows
molded on the sidewall which show the direction the tire should turn.
Care must be taken to maintain the proper turning direction.
Some Tire Pressure Monitoring systems (TPMS) may not recognize that a
tire has been moved to a different position on your vehicle. Make certain
that your TPMS system is reset, if necessary, so as to correctly identify the
location of each tire on your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner ’s
manual or your vehicle dealer.
Determine whether rotated tires require tire inflation adjustment as front
and rear position tire pressure may vary according to the vehicle manufac-
turer ’s specification due to the actual load on that wheel position. Some
vehicles may have different sized tires mounted on the front and rear axles,
and these different sized tires have rotation restrictions. Always check the
vehicle owner ’s manual for the proper rotation recommendations.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
BFGOODRICH®
DOES
NOT
RECOMMEND
MIXING
SELF
SUPPORT-
ING
STRUCTURE
(SSS)
TIRES
WITH
NON-SSS
TIRES
OTHER
THAN

THE
TEMPORARY
USE
OF
THE
SPARE
TIRE.
WINTER DRIVING
Ti re s
which
meet
the
Rubber
manufactures
Association
(RMA)
definition

of
snow
tires
are
marked
M/S,
M&S.
On
such
tires,
this
designation
is

molded
into
the
sidewall.
Tires
without
this
notation
are
not
recom-
mended
for
inter
driving.
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BFGOODRICH TIRES
FULL-SIZESPARE
Full-size
spare
tires
(not
temporary
spares)
of
the
same
size
and
construc-
tion
should
be
used
in
a
five
(5)
tire
rotation.
Always
check
the
inflation

pressure
of
the
full-size
spare
immediately
before
incorporating
it
into

rotation.
Follow
the
vehicle
manufacturer ’s
recommended
pattern
for

rotation,
or
if
not
available,
see
a
qualified
tire
technician.
REPLACEMENT
OF
TWO
(2)


TIRES
It
is
recommended
that
all
four
(4)
tires
are
replaced
at
the
same
time.

However,
whenever
only
two
tires
are
replaced,
the
new
ones
should
be

put
on
the
rear.
The
new
tires,
with
deeper
tread,
may
provide
better
grip

and
water
evacuation
in
wet
driving
conditions.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, ORSUSPENSION ON
SUVS ANDLIGHT TRUCKS
Due
to
their
size,
weight
and
higher
center
of
gravity,
vehicles
such
as

SUVs
and
light
trucks
do
not
have
the
same
handling
characteristics
as

automobiles.
Because
of
these
differing
characteristics,
failure
to
operate

your
SUV/truck
in
a
proper
and
safe
manner
can
increase
the
likelihood

of
vehicle
rollover.
Modifications
to
your
SUV/truck
tire
size,
tir
e
type,

wheels
or
suspension
can
change
its
handling
characteristics
and
further

increase
the
likelihood
of
vehicle
rollover.
Whether
your
SUV/truck
has

the
original
equipment
configuration
for
tires,
wheels
and
suspension
or

whether
any
of
these
items
have
been
modified,
always
drive
safely,

avoid
sudden,
sharp
turns
or
lane
changes
and
obey
all
traffic
laws.

Failure
to


do
so
may
result
in
loss
of
vehicle
control
leading
to
an
accident

and
serious
injury
or
death.
TIRE
ALTERATIONS
Do
not
make
or
allow
to
be
made
any
alterations
on
your
tires.

Alterations
may
prevent
proper
performance,
leading
to
tire
damage

which
can
result
in
an
accident.
Tires
which
become
unserviceable
due
to

alterations
such
as
truing,
whitewall
inlays,
addition
of
balancing
or

sealant
liquids,
or
the
use
of
tire
dressing
containing
petr

oleum
distillates

are
excluded
from
warranty
coverage.
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can explode during mounting. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result
in dangerous tire failure on the road. If a tire is mounted by error on the
wrong-sized rim, do not remount it on the proper rim - scrap it. It may
have been damaged internally (which is not externally visible) by having
been dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted, have new
valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires must only be
mounted on wheels designed for tubeless tires i.e., wheels which have
safety humps or ledges.
It is recommended that you have your tires and wheels balanced. Tires
and wheels which are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a
bumpy ride, and irregular tire wear.
Be sure that all your valves have suitable valve caps. The valve cap is
the primary seal against air loss.
SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRES
The following recommendation applies to passenger car and light truck
tires. Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber
compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper
functioning of the tire itself. These component properties evolve over
time. For each tire, this evolution depends upon many factors such as
weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its
life. This service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately
predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance is not
possible.
That it is why, in addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure
maintenance by consumers, it is recommended to have passenger car and
light truck tires, including spare tires, inspected regularly by a qualified
tire specialist, such as a tire dealer, who will assess the tire’s suitability for
continued service. Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more
should continue to be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only of their tires’
visual condition and inflation pressure but also of any change in dynamic
performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be
an indication that the tires need to be removed from service to prevent
tire failure.
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It is impossible to predict when tires should be replaced based on their
calendar age alone. However the older a tire the greater the chance that
it will need to be replaced due to the service-related evolution or other
conditions found upon inspection or detected during use.
While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years, it is
recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the date of
manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a simple
precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not
reached the legal wear limit.
For tires that were on an original equipment vehicle (i.e., acquired by the
consumer on a new vehicle), follow the vehicle manufacturer ’s tire replace-
ment recommendations, when specified (but not to exceed 10 years).
The date when a tire was manufactured is located on the sidewall of each
tire. Consumers should locate the Department of Transportation or DOT
code on the tire which begins with DOT and ends with the week and year
of manufacture. For example, a DOT code ending with2204indicates a
tire made in the 22nd week (May) of 2004.
REMEMBER... TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND
POSSIBLE ACCIDENT:
• CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH WHEN
TIRES ARE COLD AND BEFORE LONG TRIPS;
• DO NOT UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE;
• DO NOT OVERLOAD;
• DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS;
• AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR
EDGES OF PAVEMENT;
• AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING;
• IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE WITH THE
SPARE AND VISIT ANY BFGOODRICH® RETAILER AT ONCE;
• IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. CONTACT YOUR BFGOODRICH®
RETAILER.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED PRECAU-
TIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAN LEAD TO
ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR AND/OR TIRE DAMAGE, POSSI-
BLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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