Snow Tyres; Tyre Chains - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual
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CAUTION
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Avoid the combined use of different types
of tyres. Using different types of tyres can
affect vehicle performance and safety.
Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving
on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on all 4 wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50% are no longer suit-
able for use as snow tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used.
CAUTION
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Observe permissible maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
NOTE
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The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
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If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.
Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving
on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on all 4 wheels.
A snow tyre that is worn down more than 50% is
no longer appropriate to use. The pattern depth
shall be at least 3 mm.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used.
CAUTION
l
Observe permissible maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
NOTE
l
The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
l
If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.
Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving
on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on all 4 wheels.
A snow tyre that is worn down more than 50% is
no longer appropriate to use.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used.
CAUTION
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Observe permissible maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
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Maintenance
NOTE
l
The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
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If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.
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The identification letters indicated on the win-
ter tyres provide information on the permissi-
ble speeds for M&S tyres:
QMS: up to 160 km/h (99 mph)
TMS: up to 190 km/h (102 mph)
The respective maximum speed should abso-
lutely be observed and a signboard to be in-
troduced into the field of view of the driver,
in case the maximum vehicle speed indicated
in the vehicle registration a certificate is great-
er.
Tyre chains
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If tyre chains have to be used, ensure that they are
fitted only on the drive wheels (front) in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's instructions.
It is recommended that snow chains are carried in
snow regions and fitted when required to the front
wheels in accordance with the manufacture's in-
structions.
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use
with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the in-
correct size or type of chain could result in damage
to the vehicle body.
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point before putting on tyre chains. The
max. chain height is as follows.
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