2005 IMPREZA User Manual

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Driving tips

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train of your vehicle and may affect ride, han-

dling, braking and speedometer/odometer cali-

bration. It also may be dangerous and lead to

loss of vehicle control.

y Do not use a combination of radial, belted

bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous

handling characteristics and lead to an acci-

dent.

Your vehicle is equipped with “all season tires” as orig-

inal equipment, which are designed to provide an ad-

equate measure of traction, handling and braking per-

formance in year-round driving. In winter, it may be

possible to enhance performance through use of tires

designed specifically for winter driving conditions.

The optional 215/45R17 tires for the WRX are summer

tires. Compared with winter and all-season tires, sum-

mer tires give significantly less grip on snowy and icy

road surfaces. Therefore, use of winter tires is strongly

recommended when driving with such road conditions.

When you choose to install winter tires on your vehi-

cle, be sure to use the correct tire size and type. You

must install four winter tires that are of the same size,

construction, brand and load range and you should

never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires since this

may result in dangerous handling characteristics.

When you choose a tire, make sure that there is

enough clearance between the tire and vehicle body.

Remember to drive with care at all times regardless of

the type of tires on your vehicle.

T WRX-STi

y When replacing original tires with winter

(snow) tires, make sure you use only the same

size, construction and load range as the origi-

nal tires listed on the tire placard. Using other

sizes and construction may affect speedome-

ter/odometer calibration and clearance be-

tween the body and tires. It also may be danger-

ous and lead to loss of vehicle control.

y You must install four winter tires that are of

the same size, construction, brand, and load

range. Mixing other sizes or constructions may

result in severe mechanical damage to the drive