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Z over 149 mph (240 km/h) W up to 168 mph (270 km/h) Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) Some tire manufacturers label tires with a maximum permissible road speed above 149 mph WARNING Using incorrect or unmatched tires and/or wheels or improper tire and wheel combinations Always use tires, wheels and wheel bolts that meet the specifications of the original facto- ry-installed tires or other combinations that have been specifically approved by the vehicle All 4 wheels must be fitted with radial tires of the same type, the same size (tread circum- ference), and the same tread pattern. Driving with different tires reduces vehicle handling and Never drive faster than the maximum speed for which the tires installed on your vehicle are rated because tires that are driven faster than their rated speed can fail suddenly. Overloading tires can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure, including a blowout and sudden deflation and loss of control. Temperature grades apply to tires that are properly inflated and not over- or underinflated. Winter tires Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Winter tires improve the handling characteristics of your vehicle significantly when driving under wintry Winter tires are no longer suitable for winter driving once the tread pattern is worn down to a depth of When using winter tires: Obey state and country-specific legal requirements. the same tread design. Follow speed restrictions according to the winter tire's speed rating code letter ⇒ . Speed restrictions Winter tires are certified up to a top speed identified by speed rating code letters on the side wall ⇒ Tire labeling. |