Subaru Forester: Consumer information and reporting safety defects / Tire information
For U.S.A.
The following information has been
compiled according to Code of
Federal Regulations “Title 49, Part
575”...
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
Identification Number or TIN) are
placed on the sidewall of a tire by
tire manufacturers. These markings
can provide you with useful information
on the tire...
Other information:
WARNING
When replacing or installing winter
tire(s), all four tires must be
the same for following items.
Size
Speed symbol
Load index
Circumference
Construction
Manufacturer
Brand (tread pattern)
Degrees of wear
For the items (a) to (c), you must
obey the specification that is
printed on the tire placard...
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving
– overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system could easily
lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, winter tires should
be used when driving on snowcovered
or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably...