winter tires FORD MUSTANG 2004 4.G SVT Supplement Manual

IMPORTANT TIRE INFORMATION
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels
and tires designed to enhance performance and
appearance. To continue providing this performance,
extra care must be taken when operating and
maintaining your vehicle.
TIRES
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with low profile, high
performance tires that are designed to optimize
handling, steering and braking to provide the
performance you expect in a SVT vehicle. These
tires are not optimized for off-road or winter
performance, and their ride, noise and wear
characteristics are different than other tires. Also,
because of their lower profile, the tires are more
susceptible to damage due to potholes and rough or
unpaved roads. To ensure that your tires perform as
designed, it is important that you maintain your tires
properly:
•Always maintain your tire pressures according to
the tire information placard in the doorjamb or
inside the fuel filler door, using an accurate
gauge.
•Tire pressures are specified“cold”and should be
checked after the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours. Do not reduce pressure of warm
tires.
•Check your tire pressure often to maintain it
properly. Tire pressure can diminish over time
and fluctuate with temperature.
•Do not overload your vehicle. Maximum vehicle
and axle weights are listed on the tire information
placard.
•Extra caution should be taken when operating the
vehicle near its maximum load, including assuring
proper tire pressure and reducing speeds.
•Extra caution should be taken when operating on
rough roads to avoid impacts that could cause tire
damage.
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OPERATING AT HIGH SPEEDS
Your SVT vehicle is capable of high speeds and is
equipped with tires rated for the vehicle’s maximum
speed. Remember to drive safely, obey all traffic
laws and only operate your SVT vehicle at high
speeds at locations equipped and designed to do so
safely. Before operating your vehicle at high speeds:
•Assure correct tire pressures (see“Tires”
previously listed).
•Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage.
Replace any damaged wheels or tires.
•Do not operate your vehicle at high speeds with
more than two passengers or while carrying cargo.
WINTER DRIVING
The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are
designed for maximum performance in dry and wet
conditions. They are not designed for winter use on
ice or snow and cannot be used with snow chains. If
you will be operating your vehicle in these
conditions, winter or all-season tires must be used.
Contact the Ford SVT Hotline at 1–800–FORD-SVT
for information on SVT recommended winter tires
for your vehicle. When using winter or all-season
tires:
•Always use winter tires on all 4 wheels and use 4
of the same size, brand and model.
•Be aware that winter or all-season tires will not
perform as well as the original equipment tire in
dry and wet conditions. Expect handling, steering
and braking to be degraded.
•Do not use a winter tire with less than a“T”
rating, and even with clear, dry driving conditions
do not operate your vehicle above posted speed
limits while using winter tires. Never perform
high-speed driving with winter tires.
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