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compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and
wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use
only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs
to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
CollapsibleSpare Tire— IfEquipped
The collapsible spareisfor temporary emergency useonly. Yo ucan
identify ifyour vehicle isequipped withacollapsible sparebylooking at
the spare tiredescription onthe Tire andLoading Information Placard
located onthe driver ’s side #QJMMBS
 UIF SFBS FEHF PG UIF ESJWFST TJEF EPPS
or on the sidewall ofthe tire.
Collapsible sparetiredescription example:165/80-17 101P.
Since thistirehas

 limited treadlife,theoriginal equipment tireshould be
repaired (orreplaced) andreinstalled onyour vehicle atthe first
opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tireonly after thewheel isproperly installedtothe
vehicle. Inflatethecollapsible tireusing theelectric airpump before
lowering the vehicle.
Do not install awheel coverorattempt tomount aconventional tireon
the collapsible sparewheel, sincethewheel isdesigned specifically for
the collapsible sparetire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use
only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs
to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may
look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your original
equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and
reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire
is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel. This label
contains the driving limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this
limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the limited use spare wheel.
Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s side B-Pillar
or the rear edge of the driver ’s side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on
your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIREQUALITY GRADES
Temperature Grades
The emperature gradesareA(the highest), B,and C,representing
the tire’s resistance tothe generation ofheat anditsability todissipate
heat, when tested under controlled conditions onaspecified indoor
laboratory testwheel.
Sustained hightemperature cancause thematerial ofthe tire to
degenerate andreduce tirelife,and
excessive temperature canlead to
sudden tirefailure. Thegrade Ccorresponds toalevel ofperfor-
mance, whichallpassenger vehicletiresmust meetunder theFederal
Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No.109. Grades Band Arepresent
higher levelsofperformance onthe laboratory testwheel, thanthe
minimum requiredbylaw

.
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TIREWARRANTY
TireLimited Warranty And Adjustment Policy
Whenatire isremoved fromservice duetoacovered warranty condition
under atire manufacturer ’s “LimitedWarranty Program”, youmay be
eligible forafree tirereplacement oracomparable newtireona
“prorated basis”.
Certain conditions, suchasirregular wearortire damage duetoroad
hazards, collision, improper inflation,intentional alteration,andmisuse,
are excluded fromtheLimited Warranty Program.TheLimited

Warranty
Program expireswhenyourtireseither weartoaspecified treaddepth,
and/or afteraperiod oftime from thedate ofpurchase, asstated inthe
Tire Warranty inthis manual.
NOTE:
Refer tothe Tire Warranty inthis manual
for specific information
relating tothe tire manufacturer ’s limitedwarranty forthe tires installed
on your vehicle. Ifyou have anyquestions regarding thelimited tire
warranty coverage, contactyourlocalauthorized dealeroryour local
authorized tiredealer.
Disclaimer:
THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITEDWARRANTY PROGRAM,
THE DETAILS OFWHICH CAN

 BE FOUND INTHIS MANUAL, THE
TIRE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITEORATANY AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTER AREINLIEU OFALL OTHER REMEDIES ORWAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESSORIMPLIED, ARISINGBYLAW OROTHERWISE,
INCLUDING FITNESSFORAPARTICULAR PURPOSEORMER-
CHANTABILITY. THETIRE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLYDIS-
CLAIMS LIABILITY FORINDIRECT
,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL

OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,LOSTPROFIT, LOSSOFBUSINESS, LOSS
OF GOODWILL, LOSSOFREPUTATION, PUNITIVEORANY OTHER
DAMAGE, COSTORLOSS OFANY KIND. SOMESTATES AND
PROVINCES DONOT ALLOW THEEXCLUSION ORLIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,SOTHE ABOVE
LIMIT ATION OREXCLUSION

 MAY NOTAPPLY TOYOU.
WARNING!
Refer to the Owner ’s Manual online for complete warning informa-
tion that could prevent accidents, injuries and even deaths.
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WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property damage may result from tire
failure due to tire damage and/or improper tire maintenance.
•All tires (including spare)should beinspected regularlybya
qualified technician forsigns ofwear, andsigns ofdamage, suchas
puncture, impact,improper maintenance, VOEFSJOGMBUJPO orover-
inflation andoverloading.
• Only qualified personsshouldrepairtires.SeeRubber Manufac-
turer’s Association (RMA)established repairprocedures at
www.rma.org forinformation onproper repairprocedures.
• Only specially trained persons should

mount tires.
Check YourTires ForDamage
Frequent (atleast monthly) inspection ofyour tiresforsigns ofdamage,
uneven treadwearandtheir general condition isimportant forsafety.
Impacts, penetrations, cracks,knots,bulges orair loss always require tire
removal andexpert inspection.
NOTE:
All tire warranties aremade bythe tire manufacturer. Tiresare
not
covered underyourNew Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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•Misapplication,
impropermaintenance, racing,underinflation,
overinflation orother abuse
• Operation
withoutaproperly functioning lowpressure warning
system, forComp T/A® ZRSSS tires
• Uneven
orrapid wearwhich iscaused bymechanical irregularity in
the vehicle suchaswheel misalignment, (ameasured treaddifference
of 2/32 ndsofan inch (1.6mm) ormore across thetread onthe same
tire)
• Accident, fire,chemical corrosion, tirealteration orvandalism
• Flat spotting causedbyimproper storageorbrake lock
• The
adding ofliquid, solidorgaseous materials otherthanair
,nitrogen
or carbon

 dioxide (forexample, waterbase sealersorbalancing
substances)
• Ozone orweather checking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
BFGOODRICH TIRES
Atire which becomes unserviceable duetoacondition coveredbythis
workmanship andmaterials limitedwarranty willbereplaced witha
comparable newBFGoodrich brandtire,freeofcharge, when2/32ndsof
an inch (1.6mm) orless ofthe original treadisworn, (or25% orless,
whichever ismor
ebeneficial toyou) and
within 12months ofthe date of
purchase. Thecost ofmounting andbalancing thetire isincluded. Yo u
pay thecost ofany other service charges andapplicable taxes.
When morethan2/32 ndsofan inch (1.6mm) ofthe original treadhas
been worn (ormore than25%,whichever

 is more beneficial toyou) or
after 12months fromthedate ofpurchase, youmust paythecost ofa
comparable newBFGoodrich brandpassenger orlight truck replacement
tire onaprorated basis.Theretailer shalldetermine thecharge by
multiplying thepercentage ofthe original usable
tread worn bythe
current sellingpriceatthe adjustment locationorthe price onthe current
BFGoodrich brand‹ase™rice •ist,whichever islower. Thislistisbased
on apredetermined priceintended tofairly represent theactual selling
price ofthe tire.
Yo u pay thecostof

mounting, balancing,BOEany other service
chargesand applicabletaxes.
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You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich tires. Still
it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact
you. For online tire registration, visit
www.tireregistration.com.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
TIREDISABLEMENT SAFETYWARNING
Any tiremay failasaresult ofan improperly repairedpuncture, impact
damage, improper inflation,overloading orother conditions resulting
from useormisuse. Ti refailures, suchasarapid airloss oratread and
belt detachment, mayincrease riskofinjury ordeath and/or property
damage. Toreduce the risk ofatire failure, BFGoodrich
recommends you
thoroughly readandfollow therecommendations inthis BFGoodrich
Limited Warranty/Owner ’s Manual,thevehicle owner ’s manual,tire
placard information, andtiresidewall information regardingsafety
warnings, propertireuse and maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING AVEHICLE WHENATIRE FAILURE OCCURS
If atire failure occurs, youmay hear aloud noise, feelavibration, and/or
the vehicle maypulltoward theside ofthe failed tire.Ifpossible, stepon
the accelerator momentarily tomaintain forwardmomentum andensure
vehicle control.
It is important thatyouDONOT BRAKE ORABRUPTLY TURNTHE
STEERING

 WHEEL.
Slowly remove yourfootfrom theaccelerator andhold thesteering wheel
firmly whilesteering toremain inyour lane. Once thevehicle hasslowed
and isfully under control, applythebrakes gently
 safelypullover tothe
shoulder and come toastop. Inspect thetir
es. Ifone or
more tireslook
flat orlow, show detachment orother damage, removetireassembly and
replace itwith aproperly inflatedspare.Bumps orbulges mayindicate
detachment withinthetire body andrequire inspection byaqualified tire
technician.
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DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT
INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS
Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden
tire destruction. If tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the
tire decal on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner ’s manual
for decal location) for the recommended operating pressures. For replace-
ment tires, the correct inflation pressure will be provided by your tire
retailer; if not, refer to the vehicle decal.
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However,
do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire
sidewall.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURES IN ALL YOUR TIRES,
INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle
handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire
destruction, loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury. Therefore,
inflation pressures should be checked at least once each month and
always prior to long distance trips. This applies to all tires, including
sealant types, and Self-Supporting tires which are as susceptible to losing
air pressure as any other type of tire if not properly maintained.
UNDERINFLATION
It is impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by
simply looking at them. It is almost impossible to “feel or hear” when a
tire is being run underinflated or nearly flat. Tires must be checked
monthly with a tire pressure gauge.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold, in other words, before
they have been driven on. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires
to heat up and air pressure to increase.
Checking pressure when tires are hot:
If pressures are checked after tires have been driven for more than three
minutes or more than one mile, (1.6 km) the tires become hot and the
pressures will increase by approximately 4 psi. Therefore when the tire
pressure is adjusted under these conditions, it should be increased to a
gauge reading of 4 psi greater than the recommended cold inflation
pressure.
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For Example Only:
Gauge reading of hot tire:................................ 32 psi (220 kPa)
If recommended cold inflation pressure is: ............. 30 psi (205 kPa)
Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4 psi = ........
34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa)
Therefore: add 2 psi ....................................... (15 kPa)
BFGOODRICH TIRES
Check
coldpressure assoon aspossible, preferably within24hours.
“Bleeding” airfrom hottires could result inunderinflation. Usean
accurate tiregauge tocheck pressures. Neverallowchildren toinflate
or deflate tires.
TIREPRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(TPMS):
Yourvehicle maybeequipped withaTi re Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) thatisdesigned tomonitor thepressure oftires mounted onyour
vehicle andsends asignal tothe driver ifatire pressure fallsbelow a
predetermined level.ATPMS should notreplace monthly manual
pressure checksforallfour (4)tires andthespar
e.We recommend that
you manually monitorandcheck tirepressure inflationwithapressure
gauge.
Your tiresshould havetherecommended pressurelistedbyyour
vehicle’s manufacturer. Thisinformation canbefound inthe vehicle
owner ’s manualandoften onaplacard locatedinthe vehicle’s door
jamb, inside thefuel hatch, oron the glove compartment door.Ifyou 
have

 a plus sizefitment thatrequires ahigher inflation pressure, yourtire
pressure monitoring systemwillrequire re-calibration tothe new infla-
tion pressure. Refertoyour tiredealer/installer ofplus sizetires for
proper inflation pressur

e.
We recommend checkingairpressure onceeachmonth, andbefore along
trip. Whether youhave afull-sized ormini-spare, makesurethatitis
properly inflatedaswell. Ifthe TPMS generates impropermonitoring or
signals werecommend thatyouconsult yourowner ’s manualprovided
with your vehicle andfollow-up withyour vehicle’s manufacturer.
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TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the
speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause
it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The energy released by such an
explosion is sufficient to cause serious physical injury or death. Never
allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage
in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly
with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that has lost
traction to spin beyond its speed capability. This is also true when
balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle
engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly.
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important.However, at high
speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard, for
example is more difficult to avoid and if contact is made, has a greater
chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, driving
at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the spare at
once and visit a participating BFGoodrich Tire Retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each
type of BFGoodrich tire will cause the tire to build up excessive heat
which can cause tire damage that could result in sudden tire destruction
and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires
experience a sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by
the legal limits and driving conditions.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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