ESP DODGE DURANGO 2020 Vehicle Warranty

•LT
(Light
Truck)
—
Metric
tire
sizing
is
based
on
US
design
standards.
The
size
designation
for
LT-Metric
tires
is
the
same
as
for
P-Metric
tires
except
for
the
letters
“LT”
that
are
molded
into
the
sidewall
preceding
the
size
designation.
Example:
LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only.
Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
• High
flotation
tire
sizing
is
based
on
US
design
standards
and
it
begins
with
the
tire
diameter
molded
into


the
sidewall.
Example:
31x10.5
R15
LT.
Tire
Sizing
$IBSU
EXAMPLE:
Example SizeDesignation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, 
T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15LT
P =Passenger car tiresize based on US design standards, or
....blank.... = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or
LT =Light truck tirebased on US design standards, or
Tor S =Temporary spare tireRU
31 =Overall diameter in inches (in)
215, 235,145=Section width inmillimeters (mm)
65, 85,80=Aspect ratioinpercent (%)
– Ratio of section height to section width oftire, or
10.5 =Section width ininches (in)
R =Construction code
– "R" means radial construction, or
– "D" means diagonal or bias construction
15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
Service Description:
95 = Load Index
– A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H = Speed Symbol
– A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions
– The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, veh icle
loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits) TIRES
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Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory
operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper
tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Underinflation
increases
tire
flexing
and
can
result
in
overheating
and
tire
failure.
• Overinflation
reduces
a
tire’s
ability
to
cushion
shock.
Objects
on
the
road
and
chuckholes
can
cause
damage
that
result
in
tire
failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can
cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
Both
underinflation
and
overinflation
affect
the
stability
of
the
vehicle

and
can
produce
a
feeling
of
sluggish

response
or
over
responsiveness
in

the
steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and
unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift
left or right.
TIRES
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Fuel
Economy
Underinflated
tires
will
increase
tire
rolling
resistance
resulting
in
higher

fuel
consumption.
Tread
Wear
Improper
cold
tire
inflation
pressures
can
cause
abnormal
wear
patterns

and
reduced
tread
life,
resulting
in
the
need
for
earlier
tire
replacement.
Ride
Comfort
And
Vehicle
Stability
Proper
tire
inflation
contributes
to
a
comfortable
ride.
Overinflation

produces
a
jarring
and
uncomfortable
ride.
TireInflation Pressures
The
proper
cold
tire
inflation
pressure
is
listed
on
the
driver’s
side

B-Pillar
or
rear
edge
of
the
driver’s
side
door.
At
least
once
a
month:
• Check

and
adjust
tire
pressure
with
a
good
quality
pocket-type
pressure
gauge.
Do
not
make
a
visual
judgement
when
determining
proper
inflation.
Tires
may
look
properly
inflated
even
when
they
are
underinflated.
• Inspect tires for signs

of tire wear or visible damage.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation
pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after
the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure
molded into the tire sidewall.
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor
temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes.
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure
inside a garage, especially in the Winter.
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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
grades
are
A
(the
highest),
B,
and
C,
representing

the
tire’s
resistance
to
the
generation
of
heat
and
its
ability
to
dissipate

heat,
when
tested
under
controlled
conditions
on
a
specified
indoor

laboratory
test
wheel.
Sustained
high
temperature
can
cause
the
material
of
the
tire
to

degenerate
and
reduce
tire
life,
and

excessive
temperature
can
lead
to

sudden
tire
failure.
The
grade
C
corresponds
to
a
level
of
perfor-
mance,
which
all
passenger
vehicle
tires
must
meet
under
the
Federal

Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Standard
No.
109.
Grades
B
and
A
represent

higher
levels
of
performance
on
the
laboratory
test
wheel,
than
the

minimum
required
by
law

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WHATYOUMUST DOWHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When
making
a
claim
under
the
terms
of
this
limited
warranty
you
must

present
your
tire(s),
your
vehicle,
and
your
original
invoice
to
a
partici-
pating
BFGoodrich
brand
tire
retailer.
BFGoodrich
brand
tire
retailers
are

listed
in
the
: ellow
1 ages
under
“Tire
Dealers-Retail”.
Personal
identifi-
cation
(i.e.
Driver ’s
License,
Credit
Card,
etc.)
and
vehicle
registration

may
be
r

equired.
Yo u
pay
any
service
charges
for
normal
vehicle
and

tire
maintenance.
CONDITIONS ANDEXCLUSIONS
This
limited
warranty
does
not
provide
compensation
for
loss
of
time,

loss
of
use
of
vehicle,
inconvenience
or
incidental
or
consequential

damages.
Ti re s
presented
for
claim
remain
the
property
of
the
consumer
and

BFGoodrich
brand
accepts
no
responsibility
for
loss
of,
or
damage
to,

tires
which
are
in
the
custody
or
control
of
a
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
for


the
purpose
of
inspection
for
warranty
adjustment.
In
the
event
of
a
disputed
claim,
the
consumer
must
make
the
tire

available
for
further
inspection.
Tires
accepted
for
claim
become
the

property
of
Michelin
North
America
Inc.
No
BFGoodrich
brand
representative,
employee
or
retailer
has
the

authority
to
make
or
imply
any
representation,
promise


or
agreement,

which
in
any
way
varies
from
the
terms
of
this
limited
warranty.
This

limited
warranty
applies
only
in
the
United
States
and
Canada.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read
your
Ti re
Owner ’s
Manual,
the
information
on
the
sidewall
of
your

tires,
your
vehicle
owner ’s
manual
and
vehicle
tire
information
placard

for
essential
safety
and
maintenance
information.
When
service
is
required:
 Contact
a
participating
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
listed
in
your
yellow
pages.
 If
additional
assistance
is
needed
in
locating
a
BFGoodrich
retailer,
please
call
or
write


to
Consumer
Relations
as
listed
on
page

Z
Z.
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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.
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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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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.
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This chart shows you how underinflation can create an overload on
tires.Check your tire pressure every month to make sure it’s up to
specification, especially before long trips or carrying extra weight.
Lower pressure increases heat. Infrared photography of tires tested at
high speed. Damaging heat increases as inflation pressure drops.
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