winter tires DODGE CHALLENGER 2021 Vehicle Warranty

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• Follow recommendations in the vehicle Owner’s Manual for winter
tires, studs, and chains.
• Consult your tire dealer, the Rubber Manufacturers Association
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ebsite

www.rma.org
, or your state’s Department of Transportation
(DOT) for information regarding regulatory and seasonal restric -
tions for stud usage.
• Also see the “Tire Mixing” section in this manual for more details.
•
Toyo Tires recommends that snow tires be installed in matched sets
o
f four.
ADVERSE WEATHER DRIVING
Take special care when driving in adverse weather conditions.
• Rain and snow – Driving in rain or snow considerably reduces the
t
raction between your tires and the road surface. You must always
reduce your speed to allow additional stopping distance between
you and the vehicles ahead of you.
• Hydroplaning and wet weather driving – Hydroplaning occurs on
w
et roads and refers to the loss of tire contact with the road due to
the build-up of water between the tire contact patch and the road
surface. Three main factors affect hydroplaning and, consequently,
your tire traction on wet roads:
1. Vehicle Speed – As speed increases, wet traction is considerably
r
educed.
2. Water Depth – The deeper the water, the sooner your tires will lose
t
raction. Even thin water layers can create sufficient lubrication to
cause traction loss at low speeds, depending on road conditions.
3. Tire Tread Depth – As your tires wear down, their decreased ability
t
o resist hydroplaning can result in a complete loss of traction and
vehicle control. You should always reduce your speed with consid -
eration for the traffic around you.

• Driving on ice and snow – Your all-season tires were designed to
p
rovide higher levels of snow traction compared to non-all- season
tires. You have all-season tires if you find the letters “M&S” are
molded into the sidewall near the bead. These letters mean “Mud and
Snow.” Tires designed for use in severe snow conditions generally
have tread patterns, structure, and materials for giving superior
performance. These tires are marked with the “M&S” designation

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Hazards
Objects in the road that could damage your tires should be safely
av
oided. These objects include: potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood
debris and the like. Unavoidable contact should prompt a thorough
tire inspection.
Air Pressure
Air pressure maintenance is critical to tire service life. Tire pressures
mu
st be checked frequently when tires are cold (before operation, cool
to the touch) and no less than once per month and before extended
operation. Use a tire gauge to check pressure and maintain it per the
vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations (on vehicle placard or in
Owner’s Manual). Do not reduce pressure when tire is hot and do not
inflate a cold tire higher than limits molded on the tire’s sidewall. Do
not overlook spare tire inflation pressure.
Tire Tread
Tires must be replaced when the depth of the tread reaches 2/32 inch
(1

.6 mm). YOKOHAMA tires are manufactured with tread wear
in

dicators molded into the tire grooves which indicate tread wearout.
As tires wear down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm), and tread depth is reduced,
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re traction is reduced during rainfall and winter road conditions.
Visual tire inspection therefore becomes more crucial as the tires wear
out.
Hard Braking
You must inspect your tires after any hard braking situations or after
ti
res have slid on the pavement. This can cause a flat spot or other
damage to the tread of the tire.
Spinning
• Do not allow tires to spin at speeds greater than 35
mph if vehicle
be
comes stuck.
• Do not stand behind a spinning tire while attempting to push a
v
ehicle. Speed and force can cause a tire to disintegrate and explode
and may cause property damage and/or personal injury.