Eclipse FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1997)
Tires: All Technical Service Bulletins
Tire Chain - Usage
NO.: TSB-96-31-003 REV
DATE: December, 1996
MODEL: All 1997 Models
SUBJECT:
1997 TIRE CHAIN USAGE
This bulletin supercedes TSB-96-31-003, issued 12/96, to correct Montero Sport tire sizes and tire chain usage for Galant LS and ES Premium Package
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains tire chain usage recommendations for 1997 Mitsubishi cars and sport-utility vehicles.
Refer to the "1997 Tire Chain Usage Table" in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All 1997 models
TIRE CHAIN PRECAUTIONS
All 1997 models have restricted wheel clearances. Use only tire chains known as cable chains, which meet SAE class "S", clearance specifications.
Link-type chains and other traction devices do not meet these specifications and are not recommended.
The following vehicles cannot use tire chains:
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Galant LS and ES with Premium Package
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Eclipse Base, GS, GS-T and GSX
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Tire chains cannot be used on any 3000GT with factory equipment wheels and tires. However, on base 3000GT models, if all four original wheels
and tires are replaced with 15X6JJ steel wheels and 205165R15 tires, chains may be used only on the front wheels.
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Do not use chains on the compact spare wheel of any vehicle. The wheel may be damaged or cause the tire to come off the wheel.
Observe the following tire chain guidelines:
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Use tire chains only when necessary.
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Be sure the chains are the proper size for the tires.
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Remove wheel covers before installing the chains.
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Tighten chains as tightly as possible.
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Drive under 30 mph.
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If the chains strike the vehicle body or chassis, stop the vehicle immediately and tighten them.
NOTE TO CALIFORNIA DEALERS: Consult your legal counsel for advice regarding customer disclosure statement for vehicles that cannot use tire
chains.
1997 TIRE CHAIN USAGE TABLE
