User Manual - Page 124

For 2005 FORD FOCUS.

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Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.
Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical
problem involved before tire rotation.
Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A
dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is
different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If
you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is intended for temporary use
only and should not be used in a tire rotation.
Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Vehicles with Traction Control (if equipped) may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics, when using snow chains, which can be avoided by
switching Traction Control off.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
A snow tire as original equipment is not offered. Please contact
your authorized dealer to fit an appropriate sized snow tire
(P185/60R15).
Snow chains should never be used on the spare tire.
Use only cable type chains for snow traction. Using SAE class S or
other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle’s
wheel house and/or body. Snow cable type chains should only be fitted
to size P185/60R15 tires. P185/60R15 tires are not offered by Ford as
original equipment. To operate the vehicle with snow chains these
tires must be purchased and mounted separately.
Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
2005 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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