Acura 2011 TSX - Manual (Page 269)

Checking and Maintaining Tires Winter Tires
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Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked ”M+S” tires, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between
vehicles when driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the
law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires. •
Mount the tires to all four wheels. •
For tire chains:
Install them on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited tire •
clearance, Acura strongly recommends using the chains listed below:
4-cylinder models
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1034
6-cylinder models
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1038
Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as •
tightly as you can.
Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
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Drive slowly. •
Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damage your vehicle's
brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions regarding vehicle
operational limits.
WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can
be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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