spare tire 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
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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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TireLoading And TirePressure
NOTE:

The
proper
cold
tire
inflation
pressure
is
listed
on
the
driver ’s
side
B-
Pillar
or
the
rear
edge
of
the
driver’s
side
door.
Check
the
inflation
pressure
of
each
tire,
including
the
spare
tire
(if

equipped),
at
least
monthly
and
inflate
to
the
recommended
pressure
for

your
vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
TIRES
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:v 5IF
Oumber
of
people
that
can
be
carried
in
the
vehicle.
v 5IF
Uotal
weight
your
vehicle
can
carry.
v TIF
Uire
size
designed
for
your
vehicle.
v 5IF
Dold
tire
inflation
pressures
for
the
front,
rear,
and
spare
tires.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
TIRES
Loading
The
vehicle
maximum
load
on
the
tire
must
not
exceed
the
load
carrying

capacity
of
the
tire
on
your
vehicle.
Yo u
will
not
exceed
the
tire’s
load

carrying
capacity
if
you
adhere
to
the
loading
conditions,
tire
size,
and

cold
tire
inflation
pressures
specified
on
the
Ti re
and
Loading
Informa-
tion
placard
in
“Vehicle
Loading”
in
the

“Starting
And
Operating”

section
of
your
Owner ’s
Manual.
NOTE:
Under
a
maximum
loaded
vehicle
condition,
gross
axle
weight
ratings

(GAWRs)
for
the
front
and
rear
axles
must
not
be
exceeded.
For
further
information
on
GAWRs,
vehicle
loading,
and
trailer
towing,

refer
to
“Vehicle
Loading”
in
the
“Starting
And
Operating”
section

of
your
Owner ’s
Manual.
To
determine
the
maximum


loading
conditions
of
your
vehicle,
locate
the

statement
“The
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
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• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven
wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear
patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
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driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and
Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless
of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
TIRES
Keep
dismounted
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
place
with
as
little
exposure
to
light

as
possible.
Protect
tires
from
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The
tires
on
your
new
vehicle
provide
a
balance
of
many
characteristics.

They
should
be
inspected
regularly
for
wear
and
correct
cold
tire

inflation
pressures.
The
manufacturer
strongly
recommends
that
you
use

tires
equivalent
to
the
originals
in
size,
quality
and
performance
when

replacement
is
needed.
Refer
to
the
paragraph
on
“Tread
Wear
Indica-
tors”
in
this


section
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Refer
to
the
Tire
and

Loading
Information
placard
or
the
Vehicle
Certification
Label
for
the

size
designation
of
your
tire.
The
Load
Index
and
Speed
Symbol
for

your
tire
will
be
found
on
the
original
equipment
tire
sidewall.
See
the
Tire
Sizing
Chart
example
found
in
the
“Tire
Safety
Information”

section
of
this
manual
for
more
information
relating
to
the
Load
Index

and
Speed
Symbol
of
a
tire.
It
is
recommended
to
replace
the
two
front
tires
or
two
rear
tires
as
a
pair.

Replacing
just
one


tire
can
seriously
affect
your
vehicle’s
handling.
If
you
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authorized
tire
dealer
for
recommended
safe
operating
speeds,
loading

and
cold
tire
inflation
pressures.
While
studded
tires
improve
performance
on
ice,
skid
and
traction

capability
on
wet
or
dry
surfaces
may
be
poorer
than
that
of
non-studded

tires.
Some
states
prohibit
studded
tires;
therefore,
local
laws
should
be

checked
before
using
these
tire
types.
Spare Tires—IfEquipped
NOTE:

For
vehicles
equipped
with
Tire
Service
Kit
instead
of
a
spare
tire,
please

refer
to
“Tire
Service
Kit”
in
“In
Case
Of
Emergency”
in
your

Owner ’s
Manual
for
further
information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle
through an automatic car wash with a compact or limited use
temporary spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
TIRES
SpareTireMatching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel —If
Equipped
Your
vehicle
may
be
equipped
with
a
spare
tire
and
wheel
equivalent
in

look
and
function
to
the
original
equipment
tire
and
wheel
found
on
the

front
or
rear
axle
of
your
vehicle.
This
spare
tire
may
be
used
in
the
tire

rotation
for
your
vehicle.
If
your
vehicle
has
this
option,
refer
to
an

authorized
tire
dealer
for
the
recommended
tire
rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire—IfEquipped
The
compact
spare
is
for
temporary
emergency
use
only.
Yo u
can
identify

if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
compact
spare
by
looking
at
the
spare

tire
description
on
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Placard
located
on

the
driver ’s
side
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or
on
the

sidewall
of
the
tire.
Compact
spare
tire
descriptions
begin
with
the

letter
“T”
or
“S”
preceding
the
size
designation.
Example:
T145/80D18

103M.
T,
S
=
Temporary
Spare
Tire
Since
this


tire
has
limited
tread
life,
the
original
equipment
tire
should
be

repaired
(or
replaced)
and
reinstalled
on
your
vehicle
at
the
first

opportunity.
Do
not
install
a
wheel
cover
or
attempt
to
mount
a
conventional
tire
on

the
compact
spare
wheel,
since
the
wheel
is
designed
specifically
for
the
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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
spare
is
for
temporary
emergency
use
only.
Yo u
can

identify
if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
collapsible
spare
by
looking
at

the
spare
tire
description
on
the
Tire
and
Loading
Information
Placard

located
on
the
driver ’s
side
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TJEF
EPPS

or
on
the
sidewall
of
the
tire.
Collapsible
spare
tire
description
example:
165/80-17
101P.
Since
this
tire
has


limited
tread
life,
the
original
equipment
tire
should
be

repaired
(or
replaced)
and
reinstalled
on
your
vehicle
at
the
first

opportunity.
Inflate
collapsible
tire
only
after
the
wheel
is
properly
installed
to
the

vehicle.
Inflate
the
collapsible
tire
using
the
electric
air
pump
before

lowering
the
vehicle.
Do
not
install
a
wheel
cover
or
attempt
to
mount
a
conventional
tire
on

the
collapsible
spare
wheel,
since
the
wheel
is
designed
specifically
for

the
collapsible
spare
tire.
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!
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
be
inspected
regularly
by
a
qualified
technician
for
signs
of
wear,
and
signs
of
damage,
such
as
puncture,
impact,
improper
maintenance,
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or
over-
inflation
and
overloading.
• Only
qualified
persons
should
repair
tires.
See
Rubber
Manufac-
turer’s
Association
(RMA)
established
repair
procedures
at
www.rma.org
for
information
on
proper
repair
procedures.
• Only specially trained persons should

mount tires.
Check
Your
Tires
For
Damage
Frequent
(at
least
monthly)
inspection
of
your
tires
for
signs
of
damage,

uneven
tread
wear
and
their
general
condition
is
important
for
safety.

Impacts,
penetrations,
cracks,
knots,
bulges
or
air
loss
always
require
tire

removal
and
expert
inspection.
NOTE:

All
tire
warranties
are
made
by
the
tire
manufacturer.
Tires
are

not

covered
under
your
New
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.
TIRE WARRANTY
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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
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.
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