Section 04-04: Wheels and Tires | 1994 Mustang Workshop Manual |
WARNING: DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF TIRES ON THE SAME VEHICLE SUCH AS
RADIAL, BIAS, AND BIAS-BELTED TIRES EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES (TEMPORARY SPARE
USAGE) BECAUSE VEHICLE HANDLING MAY BE SERIOUSLY AFFECTED AND MAY RESULT IN
LOSS OF CONTROL.
CAUTION: Use only cable-type chains on the Mustang GT equipped with P225/5SZRK,
245/45ZR17, or P255/45ZR17 (Cobra only tires). Use of SAE class "S" chains or
other types may damage the vehicle.
When replacing tires, only tires of the size, speed rating, load range and construction type originally installed on the vehicle are recommended. Use of any other tire size or type may seriously affect ride, handling, speedometer/odometer calibration, vehicle ground clearance, and tire clearance to the body and chassis.
Consider the following when replacing tires: