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Winter Tires
If your vehicle has P245/45R18 size tires,
they are classified as low-profile performance
tires. These tires are designed for very responsive
driving on wet or dry pavement. If you expect to
drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you
may want to get winter tires for your vehicle.
The low-profile performance tires may not offer
the traction you would like or the same level
of performance as winter tires on snow or ice
covered roads.
Winter tires, in general, are designed for
increased traction on snow and ice covered
roads. With winter tires, there may be decreased
dry road traction, increased road noise and
shorter tire tread life. After switching to winter
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle handling
and braking.
See your retailer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also, see
Buying New Tires on page 296.
If you choose to use winter tires:
• Use tires of the same brand and tread type
on all four wheel positions.
• Use only radial ply tires of the same size,
load range, and speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your
original equipment tires may not be available for H,
V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose
winter tires with a lower speed rating, never
exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability.
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