Tire Chains - Use and Recommendations
NO: TSB-99-31-001DATE: February, 1999
MODEL: All 1999 Models
SUBJECT:
1999 TIRE CHAIN USAGE
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains tire chain usage recommendations for 1999 Mitsubishi cars and sport-utility vehicles.
Refer to the "1999 Tire Chain Usage Table" in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All 1999 models
TIRE CHAIN PRECAUTIONS
Use only tire chains known as cable chains, which meet SAE class "S" clearance specifications. Link-type chains and other traction devices do not meet these specifications and are not recommended.
CAUTION
^ Do not use chains on the compact spare wheel of any vehicle. The wheel may be damaged or cause the tire to come off the wheel.
^ Eclipse GS, GS-T and GSX models cannot use tire chains.
^ Tire chains cannot be used on any 3000GT with factory-equipment wheels and tires. However, on base 3000GT models, if all four original wheels and tires are replaced with 15X6JJ steel wheels and 205/65R15 tires, chains may be used only on the front wheels.
Inform customers to observe the following tire chain guidelines:
^ Use tire chains only when necessary.
^ Be sure the chains are the proper size for the tires.
^ Remove wheel covers before installing the chains.
^ Tighten chains as tightly as possible.
^ Drive under 30 mph.
^ If the chains strike the vehicle body or chassis, stop the vehicle immediately and tighten them.
NOTE TO CALIFORNIA DEALERS: Consult your legal counsel for advice regarding customer disclosure statement for vehicles that cannot use tire chains.
1999 TIRE CHAIN USAGE TABLE
Use only cable chains that meet SAE class "S" clearance specifications.
1. These tires are mud and snow rated.
2. Use of tire chains on all four wheels is not recommended.
3. For 3000GT models with 225/55VR16 tires, cable chains can be used on the front tires only if all four original wheels and tires are replaced with 15X6JJ steel wheels and 205/65R15 tires.