DODGE DURANGO 2020 Vehicle Warranty

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
tire
may
fail
as
a
result
of
an
improperly
repaired
puncture,
impact

damage,
improper
inflation,
overloading
or
other
conditions
resulting

from
use
or
misuse.
Ti re
failures,
such
as
a
rapid
air
loss
or
a
tread
and

belt
detachment,
may
increase
risk
of
injury
or
death
and/or
property

damage.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
a
tire
failure,
BFGoodrich

recommends
you

thoroughly
read
and
follow
the
recommendations
in
this
BFGoodrich

Limited
Warranty/Owner ’s
Manual,
the
vehicle
owner ’s
manual,
tire

placard
information,
and
tire
sidewall
information
regarding
safety

warnings,
proper
tire
use
and
maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING
A
VEHICLE
WHEN
A
TIRE
FAILURE
OCCURS
If
a
tire
failure
occurs,
you
may
hear
a
loud
noise,
feel
a
vibration,
and/or

the
vehicle
may
pull
toward
the
side
of
the
failed
tire.
If
possible,
step
on

the
accelerator
momentarily
to
maintain
forward
momentum
and
ensure

vehicle
control.
It
is
important
that
you
DO
NOT
BRAKE
OR
ABRUPTLY
TURN
THE

STEERING


WHEEL.
Slowly
remove
your
foot
from
the
accelerator
and
hold
the
steering
wheel

firmly
while
steering
to
remain
in
your
lane.
Once
the
vehicle
has
slowed

and
is
fully
under
control,
apply
the
brakes
gently

safely
pull
over
to
the

shoulder
and
come
to
a
stop.
Inspect
the
tir
es.
If
one
or

more
tires
look

flat
or
low,
show
detachment
or
other
damage,
remove
tire
assembly
and

replace
it
with
a
properly
inflated
spare.
Bumps
or
bulges
may
indicate

detachment
within
the
tire
body
and
require
inspection
by
a
qualified
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.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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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

cold
pressure
as
soon
as
possible,
preferably
within
24
hours.

“Bleeding”
air
from
hot
tires
could
result
in
underinflation.
Use
an

accurate
tire
gauge
to
check
pressures.
Never
allow
children
to
inflate

or
deflate
tires.
TIREPRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(TPMS):
Your
vehicle
may
be
equipped
with
a
Ti re
Pressure
Monitoring
System

(TPMS)
that
is
designed
to
monitor
the
pressure
of
tires
mounted
on
your

vehicle
and
sends
a
signal
to
the
driver
if
a
tire
pressure
falls
below
a

predetermined
level.
A
TPMS
should
not
replace
monthly
manual

pressure
checks
for
all
four
(4)
tires
and
the
spar
e.
We
recommend
that

you
manually
monitor
and
check
tire
pressure
inflation
with
a
pressure

gauge.
Your
tires
should
have
the
recommended
pressure
listed
by
your

vehicle’s
manufacturer.
This
information
can
be
found
in
the
vehicle

owner ’s
manual
and
often
on
a
placard
located
in
the
vehicle’s
door

jamb,
inside
the
fuel
hatch,
or
on
the
glove
compartment
door.
If
you

have


a
plus
size
fitment
that
requires
a
higher
inflation
pressure,
your
tire

pressure
monitoring
system
will
require
re-calibration
to
the
new
infla-
tion
pressure.
Refer
to
your
tire
dealer/installer
of
plus
size
tires
for

proper
inflation
pressur

e.
We
recommend
checking
air
pressure
once
each
month,
and
before
a
long

trip.
Whether
you
have
a
full-sized
or
mini-spare,
make
sure
that
it
is

properly
inflated
as
well.
If
the
TPMS
generates
improper
monitoring
or

signals
we
recommend
that
you
consult
your
owner ’s
manual
provided

with
your
vehicle
and
follow-up
with
your
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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BFGOODRICHTIRES
SPEED RATINGS
Speed
Symbols
are
shown
on
the
sidewall
of
some
BFGoodrich
tires.
The

following
table
shows
the
maximum
speed
corresponding
to
the
symbol.
*Some
V
(or
VR)
rated
tires
may
have
a
speed
capacity
greater
than

149
mph
(240
km/h).
Consult
your
participating
BFGoodrich®
tire

retailer
for
maximum
speed
rating
if
your
vehicle
capability
exceeds
this

speed.
**Z
(or
ZR)
rated
tires
are
designed


to
use
on
cars
with
maximum
speed

capabilities
in
excess
of
149
mph
(240
km/h).
(W
and
Y
speed
ratings
are
sub-categories
of
Z).
Consult
your
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
for
maximum
speed
capabilities.
Although
a
tire
may
be
speed-rated,
we
do
not
endorse
the
operation
of

any
vehicle
in
an
unsafe
or
unlawful
manner.
Speed
ratings
ar

e
based
on

laboratory
tests
which
relate
to
performance
on
the
road,
but
are
not

applicable
if
tires
are
underinflated,
overloaded,
worn
out,
damaged,

altered,
improperly
repaired,
or
retreaded.
Furthermore,
a
tire’s
speed

rating
does
not
imply
that
vehicles
can
be
safely
driven
at
the
maximum

speed
for
which
the
tire
is
rated,
particularly


under
adverse
road
and

weather
conditions
or
if
the
vehicle
has
unusual
characteristics.
BFGoodrich
highway
passenger
tires
that
do
not
have
a
speed
symbol
on

the
sidewall
have
a
maximum
speed
rating
of
105
mph
(170
kph).
Light

truck
highway
tires


that
do
not
have
a
speed
symbol
on
the
sidewall
of

the
tire
have
a
maximum
speed
rating
of
87
mph
(140
kph).
The
speed
and
other
ratings
of
retreaded
tires
are
assigned
by
the

retreader
and
replace
the
original
manufacturer ’s
ratings.
NOTE:

In
order
to
maintain
the
speed
capability
of
the
vehicle,
replace-ment

tires
must
have
speed
ratings
equal
to
or
higher
than
those
fitted
as

original
equipment
(as
indicated
on
the
vehicle
tire
placard
or
owner ’s

manual).
If
tires


with
lower
speed
ratings
are
fitted,
the
vehicle’s

handling
may
be
affected
and
the
speed
capability
of
the
vehicle
will
be

lowered
to
the
maximum
speed
capability
of
the
replacement
tires
as

indicated
in
the
following
table.
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REMEMBER.... High speed driving can be dangerous and may damage
your tires.AND.... When driving at highway speeds, correct inflation
pressure is especially important.
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE
OR WHEEL
HAZARDS
Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris
and the like, can damage a tire and should be safely avoided. Unavoid-
able contact with such objects should prompt a thorough tire inspection.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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BFGOODRICHTIRES
Anytime
you
see
any
damage
to
your
tires
or
wheels,
replace
with
the

spare
at
once
and
immediately
visit
any
BFGoodrich®
tire
retailer.
IMPACT DAMAGE
A
tire
impacted
by
a
road
hazard
(curb,
pothole,
debris)
may
be
damaged

but
not
have
visible
signs
of
damage
on
its
surface.
A
tire
damaged
by
an

impact
may
sustain
a
sudden
failure
a
day,
week,
or
even
months
later.

Yo u
may
not
recall
hitting
an
object
that
damaged
or
injured
your
tires.

Air


loss,
unusual
tire
wear,
localized
wear
or
vibrations
can
also
be
signs

of
internal
tire
damage.
If
you
suspect
any
damage
to
your
tire
or
wheel
from
an
impact
with
a

curb,
pothole,
debris
on
the
road
or
any
other
road
hazard,
or
if
you
feel

or
hear
any
unusual
vibration,
replace
with
a
properly
inflated
spare
at

once
and
immediately
visit
any
qualified
tire
technician.
INSPECTION
When
inspecting
your
tires,
including
the
spar

e,
check
the
air
pressures.

If
the
pressure
check
indicates
that
one
of
your
tires
has
lost
pressure
of

two
pounds
or
more,
look
for
signs
of
penetration,
valve
leakage
or
wheel

damage
that
may
account
for
the
air
loss.
Always
look
for
bulges,
cracks,
cuts,
penetrations
and
abnormal
tire

wear,
particularly
on
the


edges
of
the
tire
tread,
which
may
be
caused

by
misalignment
or
underinflation.
If
any
such
All
tires
will
wear
out
faster
when
subjected
to
high
speeds
as
well
as

hard
cornering,
rapid
starts,


sudden
stops,
frequent
driving
on
roads

which
are
in
poor
condition,
and
off
road
use.
Roads
with
holes
and
rocks

or
other
objects
can
damage
tires
and
cause
misalignment
of
your
vehicle.

When
driving
on
such
roads,
drive
carefully
and
slowly,
and
befor e


driving
again
at
normal
or
highway
speeds,
examine
your
tires
for
any

damage,
such
as
cuts,
bulges,
penetrations,
unusual
wear
patterns,
etc.
WEARBARS
BFGoodrich®
tires
contain
“Wear
Bars”
in
the
grooves
of
the
tire
tread

which
show
up
when
only
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
tread
is

remaining.
At
this
stage,
your
tires
must
be
replaced.
Ti re s
worn
beyond

this
stage
are
extremely
dangerous.
DO
NOT
OVERLOAD
-
DRIVING
ON
ANY
OVERLOADED
TIRE
IS

DANGEROUS
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The maximum load rating of your tires is molded on the tire sidewall. Do
not exceed this rating. Follow the loading instructions of the manufac-
turer of your vehicle and this will ensure that your tires are not
overloaded. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable
loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that may
result in sudden tire destruction.
Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any axle on your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit any BFGoodrich® tire
retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Tire size
and pressures will depend upon the type and size of trailer and hitch
utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire
load rating be exceeded. Check the tire decal and the owner ’s manual
supplied by the manufacturer of your vehicle for further recommenda-
tions on trailer towing.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR
SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES CHECK
HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH
MONTH
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the tire
wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessive
vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment or balance. These
conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the
handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If
you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and balance
checked immediately. Tires which have been run underinflated will show
more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread.
TIRE MIXING
BFGoodrich® tires are radial tires and for best performance it is recom-
mended that the same size and type of tire be used on all four wheel
positions. Before mixing tires of different types in any configuration on
any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer ’s Owner‘s Manual
for its recommendations.
It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer ’s owner ’s
manual when mixing, matching or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive
vehicles, as this may require special precautions.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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While
All-Season
tires
are
designed
to
provide
reliable

performance
in
some
inter
conditions,
the
use
of
four

(4)
inter
tires
is
recommended
for
optimum
perfor-
mance.
Tires
designated
for
use
in
severe
inter
condi-
tions
are
marked
on
at
least
one
sidewall
with
the
letter
“M” and “S” plus a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on it.
TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT
To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires. Refer
to your vehicle owner ’s manual for instructions on tire rotation. If you do
not have an owner‘s manual for your vehicle, BFGoodrich® recommends
rotating your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10,000 to 12,000 km).
Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended. Your tires should be
rotated at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 6,000
miles (10,000 km). This is true for all vehicles.
When rotating tires with a directional tread pattern, observe the arrows
molded on the sidewall which show the direction the tire should turn.
Care must be taken to maintain the proper turning direction.
Some Tire Pressure Monitoring systems (TPMS) may not recognize that a
tire has been moved to a different position on your vehicle. Make certain
that your TPMS system is reset, if necessary, so as to correctly identify the
location of each tire on your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner ’s
manual or your vehicle dealer.
Determine whether rotated tires require tire inflation adjustment as front
and rear position tire pressure may vary according to the vehicle manufac-
turer ’s specification due to the actual load on that wheel position. Some
vehicles may have different sized tires mounted on the front and rear axles,
and these different sized tires have rotation restrictions. Always check the
vehicle owner ’s manual for the proper rotation recommendations.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
BFGOODRICH®
DOES
NOT
RECOMMEND
MIXING
SELF
SUPPORT-
ING
STRUCTURE
(SSS)
TIRES
WITH
NON-SSS
TIRES
OTHER
THAN

THE
TEMPORARY
USE
OF
THE
SPARE
TIRE.
WINTER DRIVING
Ti re s
which
meet
the
Rubber
manufactures
Association
(RMA)
definition

of
snow
tires
are
marked
M/S,
M&S.
On
such
tires,
this
designation
is

molded
into
the
sidewall.
Tires
without
this
notation
are
not
recom-
mended
for
inter
driving.
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BFGOODRICH TIRES
FULL-SIZESPARE
Full-size
spare
tires
(not
temporary
spares)
of
the
same
size
and
construc-
tion
should
be
used
in
a
five
(5)
tire
rotation.
Always
check
the
inflation

pressure
of
the
full-size
spare
immediately
before
incorporating
it
into

rotation.
Follow
the
vehicle
manufacturer ’s
recommended
pattern
for

rotation,
or
if
not
available,
see
a
qualified
tire
technician.
REPLACEMENT
OF
TWO


(2)
TIRES
It
is
recommended
that
all
four
(4)
tires
are
replaced
at
the
same
time.

However,
whenever
only
two
tires
are
replaced,
the
new
ones
should
be

put
on
the
rear.
The
new
tires,
with
deeper
tread,
may
provide
better
grip

and
water
evacuation
in
wet
driving
conditions.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, ORSUSPENSION ON
SUVS ANDLIGHT TRUCKS
Due
to
their
size,
weight
and
higher
center
of
gravity,
vehicles
such
as

SUVs
and
light
trucks
do
not
have
the
same
handling
characteristics
as

automobiles.
Because
of
these
differing
characteristics,
failure
to
operate

your
SUV/truck
in
a
proper
and
safe
manner
can
increase
the
likelihood

of
vehicle
rollover.
Modifications
to
your
SUV/truck
tire
size,

tire
type,

wheels
or
suspension
can
change
its
handling
characteristics
and
further

increase
the
likelihood
of
vehicle
rollover.
Whether
your
SUV/truck
has

the
original
equipment
configuration
for
tires,
wheels
and
suspension
or

whether
any
of
these
items
have
been
modified,
always
drive
safely,

avoid
sudden,
sharp
turns
or
lane
changes
and
obey
all
traffic
laws.

Failur e


to
do
so
may
result
in
loss
of
vehicle
control
leading
to
an
accident

and
serious
injury
or
death.
TIRE
ALTERATIONS
Do
not
make
or
allow
to
be
made
any
alterations
on
your
tires.

Alterations
may
prevent
proper
performance,
leading
to
tire
damage

which
can
result
in
an
accident.
Tires
which
become
unserviceable
due
to

alterations
such
as
truing,
whitewall
inlays,
addition
of
balancing
or

sealant
liquids,
or
the
use
of
tire
dressing
containing


petroleum
distillates

are
excluded
from
warranty
coverage.
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