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BFGOODRICH TIRE
or sealant liquids, or the use of tire dressing containing petroleum
distillates, are excluded from warranty coverage.
Tire Repairs
Whenever a Repair Is Needed, Immediately See Your
BFGOODRICH
® Tire Retailer or, If One Is Not Readily
Available, Another Qualified Tire Professional
If any BFGOODRICH® tire sustains a puncture, have the tire
demounted and thoroughly inspected by a qualified tire professional
for possible damage that may have occurred. A tread area puncture
in any BFGOODRICH
® passenger or light truck tire can be repaired
if the puncture hole is not more than 1/4” in diameter, not more than
one radial cable per casing ply is damaged, and the tire has not been
damaged further by the puncturing object or by running underinflated.
Tire punctures consistent with these guidelines can be repaired by
following the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association’s recommended
repair procedures.
Repairs of all tires must be of the combined-plug-and-inside-patch
type. Your BFGOODRICH tires must be removed from the wheel for
inspection prior to repair. Plug-type repairs made on a tire that remains
mounted on a wheel are improper and can result in an accident. A tire
should be removed from the rim and inspected prior to repair. Any tire
repair done without removing the tire from the rim is improper and can
result in an accident. An improperly repaired tire may cause further
damage to the tire by either leaking air or allowing air, moisture, and
contaminants to enter the structure of the tire. An improperly repaired
tire can fail suddenly at a later date and result in an accident. Never \
repair a tire with less than 2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining. At this
tread depth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced.

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BRIDGESTONE / FIRESTONE
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Tire Repairs
SAFETY WARNING
Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An improper repair
can be unreliable or permit further damage to the tire. The tire may
suddenly fail, causing serious personal injury or death. A complete
inspection and repair of
your tire in accordance with U.S. Tire
Manufactur
ers Association procedures should be conducted by a
qualified tire service professional.
While the comprehensive procedures and recommendations for
tire repair are beyond the scope of this manual, a proper tire repair
includes the following:
•
The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete
inspection, inside and out. Some damage to the tire may only be
evident on the interior of the tire.
•
The puncture injury is 1/4 inch (6 mm)
or less and must be within the tread
area as shown in the graphic. This helps
ensure long-term tire and repair durability.
•
A patch is applied to the interior of the
tire and the puncture hole is filled with
a suitable plug/stem filler. This helps
ensure that the interior of the tire is
adequately sealed to prevent inflation pressure loss and prevents
contamination of the steel belts and other plies from the elements
(such as water) in the outside world.
PATCH + PLUG/STEM PATCH ONLY PLUG/STEM ONLY
Additional notes about tire repairs :
•
Not all punctured or damaged tires can be properly repaired;
consequently, they must be replaced. NEVER repair a tire with any
of the following conditions:
- Wear to the tire’s built-in treadwear indicators or to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining tread depth in any area of the tread.

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BRIDGESTONE / FIRESTONE
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- With a puncture larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
-With a puncture or other damage outside the repairable tread
area (as shown in the graphic).
- With a pre-existing, improper repair.
•
Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the wheel is
improper. The tire must be demounted from the wheel and the
interior inspected for damage that may not be evident on the
exterior of the tire.
•
Using only a plug/stem, or using only a patch, is not a safe or
proper repair. A patch must be applied to the interior of the tire and
the puncture hole must be filled with a suitable plug/stem filler to
prevent inflation pressure loss and contamination of the steel belts
and other plies.
•
NEVER substitute a tube for a proper repair or to remedy an
improper repair.
•
Tubes, like tires, should only be repaired by a qualified tire service
professional.
•
Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using repaired
tires. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer before operating a repaired tire on your vehicle.
ASK how your tire will be repaired.
ALWAYS insist on a proper tire repair.
Emergency/Temporary Sealant or Filler Repairs: An emergency/
temporary sealant or filler injected into the tire, such as by aerosol
can or injection/squeeze-tube, is not a proper repair and voids the
tire Limited Warranty. A tire injected with such sealant/filler must be
replaced by a qualified tire service professional as soon as possible.
SAFETY WARNING
Tell the tire service professional if you have used an aerosol fixer
to inflate/seal the tire. Aerosol fixers could contain a highly volatile
gas. Always remove the valve core outdoors, away from sources of
excessive heat, flame, or sparks and completely deflate the tire before
removing it from the wheel.

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FALKEN
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• A plug and patch or plug/patch combo should be used to effectively
repair a tire puncture.
•
If anything seems questionable at any time during the repair
process, ask your service advisor for more details and/or call the
tire manufacturer to make sure the tire’s warranty isn’t
being voided.
Tire Mix Usage
SAFETY WARNING
Never mix tires of different size or construction and/or type on any axle.
(Except for temporary use as a spare tire.) Always refer to the vehicle’s
owner manual for proper tire fitments.
Tire Speed Ratings
Falken recommends replacing your tire(s) with the same speed rating
as the original tires equipped on your vehicle.
It is okay to use a lower speed rated tire when using winter tires.
However, speeds should be reduced to match the tires new “maximum”
speed capability.
Any tire that is repaired, damaged, abused, altered from its original
state or retreaded voids the speed rating on that particular tire and
should be considered a non-speed rated tire.
SAFETY WARNING
Falken does not recommend the use of mixing different speed ratings
on a vehicle. This can cause poor handling and unpredictable steering.
High Performance, Low Aspect Ratio Tires
Various new vehicles come equipped with high performance and/or
low aspect ratio tires from the factory. These tires generally provide
increased vehicle handling characteristics, but may also have
engineering performance trade-offs related with their designs. Low
aspect ratio tires have reduced sidewall heights and may be more
vulnerable to damage from road hazards, potholes, and other objects,

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KENDA
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Tire Alterations Are Dangerous
Do not perform any alteration on your tires. Alterations may prevent
proper performance, leading to tire damage, which can result in
sudden tire destruction. Tires which have been altered are excluded
from warranty coverage.
Repairs. See Any Tire Dealer At Once
If any tire has sustained a puncture, have the tire dismounted and
inspected internally by any tire dealer for possible damage that may
have occurred.
Punctures in the tread of passenger tires which do not exceed 1/4-inch
(6mm) in diameter can be repaired by following Rubber Manufacturers’
Association (RMA) recommended repair procedures. Do not use
externally applied plug repairs. Punctures outside the tread area
should not be repaired.
If the tire has a puncture in the tread which exceeds 1/4-inch (6mm) or
if more than one radial cable per casing ply is damaged, the tire must
be replaced.
Storage
Tires should be stored in a cool dry place indoors so that there is no
danger of water collecting inside them. Serious problems occur with
tube type tires when they are mounted with water trapped between the
tire and the tube. Due to pressurization, the liquid can pass through
the inner liner and into the casing plies. This can result in sudden lire
failure. Most of the problems of this nature, encountered with tube type\

tires, have been due to improper storage which permitted water to
enter the casing between the tire and tube prior to mounting.
When tires are stored they should be stored in a cool place away from
sources of heat and ozone such as hot pipes and electric motors. Be
sure that surfaces of which tires are stored are clean and free from
grease, gasoline or other substances which could deteriorate the
rubber. Tires exposed to these materials and/or excessive heat for a

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MAXXIS
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• The Tire has been properly cared for, and reasonable and
necessary maintenance has been performed, in accordance with
the Vehicle Owner’s Manual and/or this Limited Warranty.
•
The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions.
•
The Tire’s owner resides in the United States or Canada.
What Is Warranted and for How Long
• Failures, defects, and malfunctions due to defective materials
and/or defective workmanship.
•
Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round
•
Tires, if the Tire is within the first 1/32nd inch of tread depth
(0.8 mm).
•
Within 60 months from the date of your purchase of the new
Vehicle, or at least 2/32nd inch (1.6 mm) of tread depth remaining
on the Tire, whichever comes first, except if the Tire is a temporary
spare tire, in which case the tire must be within the first 1/32nds
inch (0.8 mm) of tread depth.
What Is Not Covered by this Limited Warranty Policy
• Tire failure, defect, malfunction or damage resulting from
improper operation or maintenance such as, but not limited to,
overloading, excessive speed and inflation practices causing
excessive operational temperatures that exceed specifications,
misapplication, tire/wheel imbalance, vandalism, use of puncture
sealants and/or chemical corrosion.
•
Road hazards, including but not limited to cuts, snags, punctures,
bruises, impact brakes, tire plugs, and/or any other damage
caused by tire repair.
•
Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires,
if Maxxis determines the problem is not the result of a defect
covered under this Limited Warranty, regardless of the tread depth
of the Tire.
•
Irregular treadwear resulting from improper wheel alignment, under
or over inflation, tire abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting
or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn

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MICHELIN
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Whenever a Repair Is Needed, Immediately See
Your Michelin
® Tire Retailer or, If One Is Not Readily
Available, Another Qualified Tire Professional
If any MICHELIN® tire sustains a puncture, have the tire demounted
and thoroughly inspected by a qualified tire professional for possible
damage that may have occurred. A tread area puncture in any
MICHELIN
® passenger or light truck tire can be repaired if the
puncture hole is not more than 1/4” in diameter, not more than one
radial cable per casing ply is damaged, and the tire has not been
damaged further by the puncturing object or by running underinflated.
Tire punctures consistent with these guidelines can be repaired
by following the US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA)
recommended repair procedures.
Repairs of all tires must be of the combined-plug-and-inside-patch
type. Your MICHELIN tires must be removed from the wheel for
inspection prior to repair. Plug-type repairs made on a tire that remains
mounted on a wheel are improper and can result in an accident. A tire
should be removed from the rim and inspected prior to repair. Any tire
repair done without removing the tire from the rim is improper and can
result in an accident. An improperly repaired tire may cause further
damage to the tire by either leaking air or allowing air, moisture, and
contaminants to enter the structure of the tire. An improperly repaired
tire can fail suddenly at a later date and result in an accident. Never \
repair a tire with less than 2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining. At this
tread depth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced.
Storage
Tires contain materials to protect their outer surfaces from ozone
and weather checking. As the tire rolls and flexes, those materials
continually migrate to the surface, replenishing this protection
throughout the normal use of the tire. Consequently, when tires sit
outdoors, unused for long periods of time (a month or more), their
surfaces become dry and more susceptible to ozone and weather
checking, and the casing becomes susceptible to flat spotting. For
this reason, tires should always be stored in a cool, dry, clean, indoor
environment. If storage is for one month or more, eliminate the weight

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NITTO TIRE
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IDENTIFYING DAMAGED WHEELS
Periodically check to see if any of the following symptoms exist, in
which case the wheel must be replaced:•
If the flange is bent.
•
If welds or rivets are leaking.
•
If the stud holes are elongated and not round. (Improper lug nut
tightening could cause this.)
•
If there are cracks in the wheel.
WORN OUT TIRES
Tires must be replaced when tread is worn to 2/32” (1.6 mm).
Treadwear indicators on Nitto tire treads show the 2/32” depth (1.6
mm). Most states require that tires be replaced when the tread depth is\

worn to 2/32” (1.6 mm). Tires may lose sufficient wet and snow traction
before reaching 2/32” (1.6 mm) of wear. Many wet weather accidents
result from skidding on worn out tires.
Excessively worn tires are more susceptible to penetrations. Consider
replacing your tires earlier if you drive in snow or wet conditions.
Any retail tire dealer will be glad to measure your tire’s tread depth for
you. Nitto recommends that tires be replaced in matched sets of four.
TIRE REPAIRS
If any tire has sustained a puncture, have the tire dismounted and
inspected internally by an authorized Nitto dealer for possible damage
that may have occurred. Only specially trained personnel using the
proper tools and procedures should repair tires.

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NITTO TIRE
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• Never repair a tire with 2/32” (1.6 mm) or less tread remaining.
At this tread depth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced.
•
Never repair a tire with a puncture larger than ¼” (6.4 mm)
in diameter. Such tires cannot be properly repaired and must
be replaced.
•
Repairs of all tires (radial and non-radial) must be of the plug and
inside patch type. Using plugs alone on any type of tire is not a
safe repair.
•
Do not use a rope type plug for repair. A tire must
be removed from the wheel and inspected for
interior damage. Any tire repair done without
removing the tire from the wheel is improper
and unsafe.
•
Never repair a tire with a puncture or other
damage outside the tread area. Do not repair
sidewall damage. Such tires cannot be properly
repaired and must be replaced.

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PIRELLI
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and Replacement Tires manufactured with Pirelli Run Flat or
PNCS technology.
If a Run Flat or PNCS tire becomes unserviceable due to road hazard
damage within the first year from the date of purchase, or within the
first 2/32” of the original usable tread, whichever occurs first, the Pirelli
tire will be replaced with an identical or comparable tire at no charge \
for the tire to the owner, including mounting and balancing (subject to
applicable limitations).
What Is Not Covered by this Limited Warranty?
• Ride-related claims after the first year of purchase, or after the
first 2/32” of useable tread, whichever comes first. These include,
without limitation, uneven wear due to misalignment, worn
suspension components, mechanical interference and/or improper
inflation, flat spots due to improper transport, improper storage
and/or braking, road irregularities, etc.
•
Irregular wear.
•
Excessive noise emissions.
•
Tires with 2/32” or less tread remaining.
•
Tire damage and surface cracks due to use in low ambient
temperatures (except in winter and all-season Pirelli tires as
defined in the applicable Pirelli Product Catalog).
•
Tire damage due to abuse or misuse, including without limitation:
- improper mounting/dismounting practices, application of
aftermarket wheel protection hardware, abuse, misuse,
or neglect;
- misapplication, including improper fitment, insufficient Speed
Rating, or Load Index, or undersized or oversized tires;
-improper repair, repair not conforming to U.S. Tire
Manufacturers Association standards, or repairs with a self-
vulcanizing plug only or patch only;
- modification by the addition or removal of material or alteration
to change the appearance or performance of the tire;
-recapping, retreading, regrooving or in the studding process;
- tire operation in excess of tire/wheel manufacturers’
specifications and recommendations, including spinning;

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