REPLACING SPEED-RATED TIRES

When replacing speed-rated tires, you must use replacement tires with ratings equal to or greater than those of the O.E. tires if the speed capability of the vehicle is to be maintained. If the O.E. tires are not speed-rated, they can be replaced with speed-rated tires of the appropriate size and inflation pressure. It's important to note that applying tires with a higher speed rating than that suggested by the vehicle manufacturer will not increase the speed capability of the vehicle.

When replacement of tires is desired, consult the vehicle placard (normally located on door frame or glove box door) or Owner'' Manual for correct size, construction, and speed rating. If the tires shown on the vehicle placard do not have speed ratings, speed-rated tires may be applied, if desired.

When the placard tire size nomenclature contains a speed symbol (for example P215/60R15 93V) the replacement tire must have the same or higher speed rating IF THE SPEED CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE MAINTAINED.

If the replacement tire is not speed-rated, the speed capability of the vehicle is limited by the speed capability of the replacement tire.

WARNING: The handling of the vehicle may be different and its maximum speed capability is limited to that of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual to identify any tire speed rating restriction that could affect the operation of the vehicle. We do not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner since property damage, serious injury or death may occur.