Land Rover Discovery II 2 owners manual page 160

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Tyres Traction SNOW CHAINS The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are Snow chains are designed for use on metalled AA, A, B and C. These grades represent a tyre's roads in extreme conditions only, and are not ability to stop on wet pavement as measured recommended for off-road use. If it is under controlled conditions on specified necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle, government test surfaces of asphalt and ALWAYS observe the following: concrete. A tyre marked 'C' may have poor • Snow chains must ONLY be fitted to the rear traction performance. wheels of the vehicle, provided the wheels WARNING and tyres conform to one of the original equipment specifications listed in the The traction grade assigned to this tyre is handbook (see ‘WHEELS & TYRES’, based on straight-ahead braking traction page 211). tests, and does not include acceleration, • ONLY Land Rover approved chains should cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction be used - these are designed for your characteristics. vehicle and will eliminate any risk of damage to the vehicle. Temperature • Always adhere to the snow chain fitting and The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and retensioning instructions and the speed C, represent a tyre's resistance to the limitations recommended for varying road generation of heat and its ability to dissipate conditions. NEVER exceed 30 mph heat when tested under controlled conditions (50 km/h). on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. • Avoid tyre damage by removing the chains a Sustained high temperatures can cause the soon as the road is free from snow. material of a tyre to degenerate and reduce tyre For further information about approved snow life, and excessive temperatures can lead to chains, consult your Land Rover dealer. sudden tyre failure. The grade 'C' corresponds to a level of WARNING performance which all passenger car tyres DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains to the must meet under the Federal Motor Safety rear wheels - this could damage brake Standard No 109. components, and seriously affect the Grades 'B' and 'A' represent higher levels of vehicle's ability to stop, potentially resulting performance on the laboratory test wheel than in occupant or third party injury. the minimum required by law. DO NOT fit snow chains to the front wheels; WARNING this could damage brake components. The temperature grade for this tyre is established for a tyre that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tyre failure. 167

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