Sebring LXI Sedan V6-27L VIN R (2002) - Steering and Suspension - Tires
Tires: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION - TIRE
Tires are designed and engineered for each specific vehicle. They provide the best overall performance for normal operation. The ride and handling
characteristics match the vehicle's requirements. With proper care they will give excellent reliability, traction, skid resistance, and tread life.
Driving habits have more effect on tire life than any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain, in most cases, much greater mileage than severe use or
careless drivers. A few of the driving habits, which will shorten the life of any tire are:
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Rapid acceleration
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Severe application of brakes
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High-speed driving
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Taking turns at excessive speeds
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Striking curbs and other obstacles
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Operating vehicle with over or under inflated tire pressures
Radial ply tires are more prone to irregular tread wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation interval. This will help to achieve a greater tread-life
potential.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
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Tire type, size, load index and speed rating are encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the side wall of the tire. Refer to the chart to decipher
the tire identification code. An All Season type tire will have either M + S. M & S or M - S (indicating mud and snow traction) imprinted on the side
wall. An Extra or Light Load marking "XL" or "LL" may also be listed on the side wall. The absence of an "XL" or "LL" marking infers a standard
load tire.
Consult the tire manufacturer regarding any questions on tire specifications or capabilities.
TIRE CHAINS
Refer to the owners manual supplied with the vehicle to determine whether the use of tire chains is permitted on this vehicle.
DESCRIPTION - RADIAL-PLY TIRES
Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life and ride quality, and decrease rolling resistance.
Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of four. Under no circumstances should they be used on the front only. They may be mixed with temporary
spare tires when necessary. A maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) is recommended while a temporary spare is in use.
Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capacity as other types of tires of the same size. They also use the same recommended inflation pressures.
The use of oversized tires, either in the front or rear of the vehicle, can cause vehicle drive train failure. This could also cause inaccurate wheel speed
signals when the vehicle is equipped with Antilock Brakes.
The use of tires from different manufactures on the same vehicle is NOT recommended. The proper tire pressure should be maintained on all four
