Low-Profile TiresIf your vehicle has 235/50ZR18 or P235/50R18size tires, they are classified as low-profile tires.These tires are designed for very responsivedriving on wet or dry pavement. You may alsonotice more road noise with low-profile performancetires and that they tend to wear faster.Notice: If your vehicle has low-profile tires,they are more susceptible to damage from roadhazards or curb impact than standard profiletires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damagecan occur when coming into contact with roadhazards like, potholes, or sharp edgedobjects, or when sliding into a curb. Yourvehicle warranty does not cover this type ofdamage. Keep tires set to the correct inflationpressure and, when possible avoid contactwith curbs, potholes, and other road hazards.Winter TiresIf you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roadsoften, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle.All season tires provide good overall performance onmost surfaces but they may not offer the tractionyou would like or the same level of performance aswinter tires on snow or ice covered roads.Winter tires, in general, are designed for increasedtraction on snow and ice covered roads. With wintertires, there may be decreased dry road traction,increased road noise, and shorter tread life. Afterswitching to winter tires, be alert for changes in vehiclehandling and braking.See your dealer/retailer for details regarding winter tireavailability and proper tire selection. Also, see BuyingNew Tires on page 5-77.If you choose to use winter tires:• Use tires of the same brand and tread type on allfour 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 originalequipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y,and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose winter tires witha lower speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximumspeed capability.5-60
