Nissan 370Z owners manual page 387

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Black plate (385,1) All season tires match the potential maximum vehicle speed. sure they are the proper size for the tires on your GUID-B2669784-76C5-43E8-8E16-E7F77F372F57Never exceed the maximum speed rating of thevehicle and are installed according to the chain NISSAN specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance all year, tire. manufacturer’s suggestions.Use only SAE including snowy and icy road conditions. All If you install snow tires, they must be the same Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used on Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON brand, construction and tread pattern on all four vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire wheels, and the same sizes as the original tires. Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction For additional traction on icy roads, studded designed to meet the SAE standard minimum than All Season tires and may be more appro- tires may be used. However, some U.S. states clearances between the tire and the closest priate in some areas. and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. vehicle suspension or body component required Check local, state and provincial laws before to accommodate the use of a winter traction Summer tires device (tire chains or cables). The minimum GUID-F3ED94EB-3952-42A0-831A-DC9822960777installing studded tires. Skid and traction cap- NISSAN specifies summer tires on some clearances are determined using the factory models to provide superior performance on dry abilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry equipped tire size. Other types may damage roads. Summer tire performance is substantially surfaces, may be poorer than that of non- your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re- reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not studded snow tires. commended by the tire chain manufacturer to have the tire traction rating M&S on the tire TIRE CHAINS ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire GUID-B7455203-4D74-496B-95E8-37BFF7A69A2B sidewall. chain must be secured or removed to prevent If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or CAUTION the possibility of whipping action damage to the icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four Tire chains/cables should not be in- loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In wheels. stalled on 19-inch size tires. Doing so addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, will cause damage to the vehicle. If you your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle Snow tires handling and performance may be adversely GUID-4ABDD5F0-221F-4250-B31A-457D3FD59024plan to use tire chains/cables, you affected. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select should install 18-inch size tires on your tires equivalent in size and load rating to the vehicle. Tire chains must be installed only on the original equipment tires. If you do not, it can rear wheels and not on the front wheels. adversely affect the safety and handling of your Use of tire chains may be prohibited according Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE vehicle. to location. Check the local laws before instal- ONLY spare tire. Generally, snow tires will have lower speed ling tire chains. When installing tire chains, makeDonotusetire chains on dry roads. Driving with ratings than factory equipped tires and may not Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-37 [ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11Model: Z34-D ]

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