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TIRES
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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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DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manufacturer in
each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to
the
se grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature 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
tir
e life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, 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.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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TIRE WARRANTY
Tire Limited Warranty And Adjustment Policy
When a tire is removed from service due to a covered warranty condition under a tire
manufacturer’s “Limited Warranty Program”, you may be eligible for a free tire
replacement or a comparable new tire on a prorated basis.
Certain conditions, such as irregular wear or tire damage due to road hazards, collision,
imp
roper inflation, intentional alteration, and misuse, are excluded from the Limited
Warranty Program. The Limited Warranty Program expires when your tires either wear to
a specified tread depth, and/or after a period of time from the date of purchase, as
stated in the Tire Warranty in this manual.
NOTE:
Refer to the Tire Warranty in this manual for specific information relating to the tire
m an
ufacturer’s limited warranty for the tires installed on your vehicle. If you have any
questions regarding the limited tire warranty coverage, contact your local authorized
dealer or your local authorized tire dealer.
Disclaimer:
THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED
WAR
RANTY PROGRAM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SPECIFIC TIRE
MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE.
THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS OF WHICH
CA N
BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT ANY
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOST PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF
REPUTATION, PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, COST OR LOSS OF ANY KIND. SOME
STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WARNING!
Refer to the Owner’s Manual online for complete warning information that could
prevent accidents, injuries and even deaths.
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TIRE WARRANTY
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Check Your Tires For Damage
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for signs of damage, uneven tread
we
ar 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
Ne
w Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property damage may result from tire failure due to tire
damage and/or improper tire maintenance.
• A ll tires (including spare) should be inspected regularly by a qualified technician for
s
igns of wear, and signs of damage, such as puncture, impact, improper mainte -
nance, underinflation or overinflation and overloading.
• O nly qualified persons should repair tires. See US Tire Manufacturers Association
(
USTMA) established repair procedures at www.USTires.org for information on
proper repair procedures.
• O nly specially trained persons should mount tires.
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BFGOODRICH® TIRES
ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a BFGoodrich® brand passenger or light truck tire, you are
covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject to the maintenance
recommendations and safety warnings) contained in this booklet. To ensure your
understanding of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this warranty, please
read it carefully. It is essential that you also read and understand the safety and
maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this booklet.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
BFGoodrich® brand passenger and light truck tires, used in normal service on the
veh
icle on which they were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance
recommendations and safety warnings contained in the attached Owner’s Manual, are
covered by this warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the
original usable tread, or six years from the date of purchase, whichever occurs first. At
that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire. The life of the original usable tread
is the original tread down to the level of the tread wear indicators - 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6 mm) of tread remaining. Date of purchase is documented by new vehicle
reg
istration or tire sales invoice. If no proof of purchase is available, coverage will be
based on the date of manufacture. Replacement will be made in accordance with the
terms and conditions described under “How Replacement Charges are Calculated”.
NOTE:
Your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty coverage over and above
wh a
t is provided by BFGoodrich®. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for further infor -
mation.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires Which Become Unserviceable Due To:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture)
• In
correct mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair
• Mi
sapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other
a b
use
• Operation without a properly functioning low pressure warning system, for Comp T/A® ZR
SSS tires
• Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wh
eel misalignment, a measured tread difference of 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) or
mo r
e across the tread on the same tire
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism
• Fl
at spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
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SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your Tire 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:
1. C ontact a participating BFGoodrich® tire retailer listed in your yellow pages.
2
. I f additional assistance is needed in locating a BFGoodrich® retailer, please call or
w
rite to the Consumer Care Department listed in this book.
You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich® tires. Still it is important
t o
register your tires in the event that we need to contact you. For online tire registration,
visit https://www.tireregistration.com/ .
TIRE DISABLEMENT SAFETY WARNING
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. Tire 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
pu
ll 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
s t
eering 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
tires. 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.
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.
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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 replacement 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
th
e maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURE IN ALL YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT
LE A
ST ONCE EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle handling and may
c a
use 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
d r
iven 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
m o
re than 1 mile, (1.6 km) the tires become hot and the pressures will increase by
a p
proximately 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.
Check cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. “Bleeding” air from
h o
t tires could result in underinflation. Use an accurate tire gauge to check pressures.
Never allow children to inflate or deflate tires. 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)
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire 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 tires and the spare. 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.
Th
is 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 TPMS
will require re-calibration to the new inflation pressure. Refer to your tire dealer/installer
of plus size tires for proper inflation pressure.
We recommend checking air pressure once each month, and before a long trip. Whether
y o
u 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 FCA US LLC.
TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the speedometer.
Ex
cessive 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
w h
eel 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
pa
rticipating BFGoodrich® Tire Retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each type of
B F
Goodrich® 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
a n
d driving conditions.
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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).
C o
nsult your participating BFGoodrich® tire retailer for maximum speed rating if your
vehicle capability exceeds this speed.
**Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed to be used on cars with maximum speed capabilities
i n
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
u n
safe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are 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
h a
ve a maximum speed rating of 105 mph (170 km/h). Light truck highway tires that do
n o
t have a speed symbol on the sidewall of the tire have a maximum speed rating of
87 mph (140 km/h).
The speed and other ratings of retreaded tires are assigned by the retreader and replace
t h
e original manufacturer’s ratings.
NOTE:
In order to maintain the speed capability of the vehicle, replacement tires must have
s p
eed 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.
SPEED Ratings Maximum Speed
Km/h mph
M 130 81
N 140 87
P 150 93
Q 160 100
R 170 106
S 180 112
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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
d a
mage a tire and should be safely avoided. Unavoidable contact with such objects
should prompt a thorough tire inspection.
Anytime you see any damage to your tires or wheels, replace with the spare at once and
i m
mediately 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. You 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,
de
bris 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 spare, check the air pressures. If the pressure
c h
eck 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
t h
e edges of the tire tread, which may be caused by misalignment or underinflation. If
any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by your BFGoodrich® tire retailer
at once. Use of a damaged tire could result in tire failure and an accident. T
190 118
H 210 130
V 240 149
V* 240+ 149+
W 270168 ZR**
Y 300186 ZR**
300+ 186+ ZR**
SPEED Ratings Maximum Speed
Km/h mph