spare tire FORD ECOSPORT 2022 Warranty Guide

MAXXIS TIRES LIMITED
WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty applies only to
Maxxis brand radial tires installed as
original equipment on new passenger
cars and light trucks, and to Maxxis brand
temporary spare tires included with new
passenger cars and light trucks.
The Maxxis brand tires to which this
Limited Warranty applies are referred to
in this Limited Warranty as Tire or Tires.
New passenger cars and light trucks are
referred to as a Vehicle. Maxxis-
authorized dealers that accept warranty
claims are referred to as Maxxis Dealers.
Vehicle Manufacturer authorized dealers
that accept warranty claims are referred
to as Vehicle Manufacturer Dealers.Notice: Any implied warranty or
condition, whether statutory or
otherwise, including that of
merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, is limited to the duration of this
written Limited Warranty. Maxxis is not
responsible for loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle,
and/or costs of towing or transportation,
or any other consequential, incidental or
indirect damages. Some States (or
Provinces) do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty or
condition lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. Some States (or
Provinces) do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so these limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED
WARRANTY
In order for the Tire or Tires to be covered
by this Limited Warranty, all of the
following conditions must be met:
• The Tire was installed or supplied as original equipment on a new Vehicle.
• The Tire bears the prescribed tire identification number, as applicable.
• The Tire has been used only on the Vehicle on which it was originally
installed or supplied, and the
installation was in accordance with
Vehicle manufacturer’s and/or Maxxis’
recommendations.
• 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 malfunctionsdue to defective materials and/or
defective workmanship.
•
Ride problems, vibration problems,
and/or out-of-round Tires, if the Tire is
within the first 1/32” (0.8 mm) of tread
depth.
• Within 60 months from the date of your purchase of the new Vehicle, or at
least 2/32” (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 1/32”
(0.8 mm) of tread depth.
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REPLACEMENT OF TIRES
•If you make a warranty claim in
accordance with this Limited Warranty,
and the Tire
*is within the first 25% of
original, usable tread, or the warranty
claim is made 12 months from the
date of your purchase of the new
Vehicle (whichever comes first), the
Tire will be promptly replaced with a
comparable tire, without charge to
you (Free Replacement).
*If your warranty claim is with respect
to a temporary spare tire, the tire
must be within the first 1/32”
(0.8 mm) of tread depth, and the
warranty claim does not have to be
made within 12 months from the date
of purchase.
• During the Free Replacement period, mounting and balancing are free of
charge.
• After the Free Replacement period and Vehicle Manufacturer’s warranty
period, the credit of the Tire will be
calculated on a prorated basis.
• Remaining usable tread is computed as a percentage of the original, usable
tread. The credit amount will be
calculated by multiplying the Tire’s
market retail price at the time of the
warranty claim by the remaining
usable tread.
• Original, usable tread does not include the last 2/32” (1.6 mm) of
tread depth.
•
You are responsible for payment of
labor costs of mounting and balancing
and applicable taxes, charges for
services that you request but that are
not covered by this Limited Warranty,
and any shipping expenses after the
Free Replacement period.
• A “comparable tire” may either be a new Maxxis brand tire of the same line
as the Tire, or if the Tire is out of
production or unavailable, a new
Maxxis brand tire of the same basic
construction and quality, with different
sidewall or treadwear configuration. If
the same tire or a comparable new
Maxxis tire is available, and you
request a higher-priced tire as a
replacement, the difference in price
will be paid by you.
WARRANTY CLAIM
PROCEDURE
• You must present the Tire to a VehicleManufacturer Dealer or a Maxxis
Dealer.
• You must present proof of the date of your purchase of the Vehicle (car
dealer invoice). If you do not present
this proof, the warranty claim will be
considered only if the Tire is within five
years of its date of manufacture.
• You must present the Tire that is the subject of the warranty claim and all
service and maintenance records
required by this Limited Warranty.
• If there is no Maxxis Dealer or Vehicle Manufacturer Dealer near you, call the
Maxxis Technology Center at
1-866-509-7067.
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SAFETY MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Improper tire mounting and inflation
and overloading may cause serious
injury or property damage. Maxxis
recommends that you read and follow
all safety information contained in
the tire safety inf ormation section of
this booklet, vehicle placard in the
Vehicle and/or the Vehicle Owner’s
Manual. Information regarding safety
and maintenance also can be found
on the sidewall of the Tire.
Please also comply with the following:
• Check air pressure every month when tires are “cold.” Use an accurate tire air
pressure gauge. Do not reduce
pressure when tires are hot. Proper
inflation is essential. Under inflation
produces flexing of the sidewalls and
builds up heat to the point that
premature tire failure may occur. Over
inflation can cause the tire to be more
susceptible to impact damage.
• Never overload your tires. The maximum load capacity and
maximum inflation pressure are
molded into the sidewall of your tire.
Overloading builds up excessive heat
and can lead to early tire failure.
• Avoid damaging objects (such as chuckholes, glass, rocks and curbs)
which may cause internal tire
damage. Continued use of a tire that
has suffered internal damage, which
may not be visible externally, can lead
to dangerous tire failure.
Determination of internal damage will
require dismounting of the tire and
examination by trained tire personnel. • Improper tire mounting and inflation
procedures may cause the tire beads
to break with explosive force during
installation of the tire on the rim. Tire
and rim must match in size. Rim parts
must match by manufacturer’s design.
Clean rim. Lubricate rim and beads.
Do not exceed the maximum
recommended pressure to seat the
beads. Only trained tire personnel
should mount tires.
• Use of worn-out tires (less than 2/32” [1.6 mm] of tread depth) increases the
probability of tire failure.
• Excessive speeds create heat buildup in a tire, leading to possible tire failure.
• Maxxis strongly recommends tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,500 miles
(8,000 to 12,000 kilometers).
• The Maxxis brand temporary spare tire weighs less than a conventional radial
tire. The temporary tire should be used
only in emergencies and returned to
the trunk as soon as it is convenient to
have your standard tire repaired or
replaced.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Any time you see damage to your Tires or
wheels, immediately contact a Vehicle
Manufacturer Dealer or Maxxis Dealer.
If further assistance is required, please
contact:
Maxxis International - U.S.A.
1-866-509-7067
Or write:
Maxxis Technology Center
480 Old Peachtree Road,
Suwanee, GA 30024 USA
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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG?
This Limited Warranty covers all
Toyo/Nitto brand passenger car, light truck
and temporary spare tires installed as
original equipment on vehicles that are
sold and used within the United States.
ELIGIBLE TIRES
Your tires are covered under this Limited
Warranty if all of the following criteria are
met:
• The tire was installed on your vehicleat the factory as an original
equipment part.
• You are the original purchaser of the vehicle.
• You have always used the tires with this vehicle.
• The tires have been used for normal street driving.
• The vehicle has not been used for commercial service.
• You properly maintained and used the tire.
• The tires are not subject to an exclusion (See “What is Not
Covered?” section).
• You fulfill the warranty claim procedure (See “How to Make a
Claim” section).
Eligible Tires are covered under this
Limited Warranty for a period of up to
five years from the date you purchased
your new vehicle. Toyo/Nitto Tires will
replace it with a comparable new
Toyo/Nitto brand tire in the manner
explained in the “What Toyo/Nitto Tires
Will Do” section below.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following categories of claims:
Rapid Treadwear: Original equipment tires
are not guaranteed to last a specified
number of miles.
Damage from road hazards, (not limited
to cuts, snags, bruises, impact breaks,
bulges, punctures, stone drills, chips, and
scales) fire, theft, or collision.
Conditions arising from improper
tire/vehicle maintenance or use, not
limited to:
• Irregular or excessive treadwear due to: Incorrect inflation, overloading,
vehicle misalignment, failure to rotate
tires, and poor or defective mechanical
condition of brakes, shocks, and
wheels; or other factors attributable to
the vehicle or wheel.
• Any tire which has been run with low air pressure or while flat.
• Damage due to abuse, vandalism, tire alteration, tire spinning; racing, or other
competitive activities.
• Damage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based chemicals,
balancing substances, or flammable
gases.
• Damage from improper use of tire chains.
Tires with the DOT identification number
removed or rendered illegible.
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Improper mounting, balancing or repair,
not limited to:
• Improper tire mounting, or tire/wheelassembly imbalance.
• Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect
wheel size, water or other material
trapped inside the tire during
mounting, or failure to keep the tires
balanced.
• Damage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
Failure to meet conditions of this
Limited Warranty, not limited to:
• Any tire that is not an Eligible Tire.
• Any tire for which mileage and tire rotation records are not available or
verifiable.
• Any tire not presented and available for Toyo/Nitto Tires’ inspection.
• Any tire worn beyond the treadwear indicators (less than 2/32” [1.6 mm]
of remaining tread).
• Uniformity issues after the first 25% of treadwear.
Temporary spare tires that are used at
speeds over 50 mph (80.5 km/h).
Nothing in this Limited Warranty is
intended to be a representation that tire
failures cannot occur.WHAT TOYO/NITTO TIRES
WILL DO
For every Eligible Tire, Toyo/Nitto Tires will
do the following:
Regular OE Tires
1. If less than 25% Worn: Toyo/Nitto Tires will replace, free of charge, any
Eligible Tire when the original usable
tread is worn by 25% or less, and
within five years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new
vehicle registration or vehicle
purchase receipt, the manufacture
date of the tire, as indicated by the tire
DOT code, will be used instead to
determine if a tire is within the
warranty period. Tire mounting and
balancing costs are covered by
Toyo/Nitto Tires. Yo u a r e
responsible for taxes and all other
costs, fees and expenses.
2. If more than 25% Worn: Toyo/Nitto Tires will replace any Eligible Tire
when the original usable tread is worn
by more than 25%, and within five
years from the date you purchased
the vehicle new. If you cannot provide
a copy of the new vehicle registration
or vehicle purchase receipt, the
manufacture date of the tire, as
indicated by the tire DOT code, will be
used instead to determine if a tire is
within the warranty period. Yo u a r e
responsible for the prorated cost
of a replacement tire, mounting
and balancing costs, taxes and all
other costs, fees and expenses.
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Temporary Spare Tire
1. If less than 50% Worn: Toyo/NittoTires will replace, free of charge, any
Eligible Tire when the original usable
tread is worn by 50% or less, and
within five years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new
vehicle registration or vehicle
purchase receipt, the manufacture
date of the tire, as indicated by the
tire DOT code, will be used instead to
determine if the tire is within the
warranty period. Tire mounting and
balancing costs are covered by
Toyo/Nitto Tires. Yo u a r e
responsible for taxes and all other
costs, fees and expenses.
2. If more than 50% Worn: Toyo/Nitto Tires will replace any Eligible Tire
when the original usable tread is
worn by more than 50%, and within
five years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new
vehicle registration or vehicle
purchase receipt, the manufacture
date of the tire, as indicated by the
tire DOT code, will be used instead to
determine if the tire is within the
warranty period. Yo u a r e
responsible for the prorated cost
of a replacement tire, mounting
and balancing costs, taxes and all
other costs, fees and expenses.
The original usable tread is determined
by measuring the depth on the tread of
an identical model of a new Toyo/Nitto
brand tire to the top of the treadwear
indicator bars (note: the original usable
tread depth will vary by tire model). The
prorated cost of a replacement tire
is determined as follows: [(Original
usable tread worn) ÷ (Original usable
tread)] x (Actual current dealer selling
price).
A comparable Toyo/Nitto brand tire is
the same tire, or a tire of the same basic
construction and quality, as the original
tire, as determined by Toyo/Nitto Tires.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM
To make a claim under this Limited
Warranty, you must:
1. Present your vehicle with the subject tire(s), to an authorized Toyo/Nitto
Tires dealer.
2. Complete and sign the Toyo/Nitto
Tires Limited Warranty Claim form
provided by the dealer.
3. Keep a copy of the Claim form for your records, and leave the subject
tire with the dealer.
Your claim will be administered in
accordance with the limited warranty that
was in effect when you purchased the
vehicle new.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
This Limited Warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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FALKEN LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty applies to Falken
brand Original Equipment Passenger Car,
Temporary Spare, and Light Truck steel
belted radial tires bearing the complete
description and serial number required by
the Department of Transportation (DOT).
This warranty is effective only to tires for
which claims are made within 6 (six)
years of the date of production, based on
the tire DOT serial number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG
Falken tires that are originally equipped
on this vehicle are warranted against any
defects in the materials and
workmanship for the usable life of the
original tread. The limited warranty
terminates at the flush appearance of
the tread wear indicators at 1.6mm
(2/32 of an inch) remaining tread depth.
Free Replacement
If a tire becomes unserviceable due to
such defect within the first 1.6mm
(2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the tire
will be replaced free of charge with the
same or comparable Falken tire
(mounting and balancing labor covered).
Prorated Replacement
After the first 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of
wear, a prorated adjustment credit will
be given based on the percentage of
remaining usable tread depth, down to
the remaining 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch)
tread wear bar indicator (mounting and
balancing labor covered). No credit is
given if the tire is worn beyond the flush
appearance of the tread wear bar
indicator (less than 1.6mm (2/32 of an
inch) tread depth remaining).Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance
Replacement
Tires that are deemed to be out-of-round
or out-of-balance will be accepted for
adjustment during the first 0.8mm
(1/32 of an inch) of the original tread
depth and will be replaced free of charge
with the same or similar Falken tires
(mounting and balancing labor covered).
A set of four (4) tires from the same
vehicle will not be accepted for
out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THE WARRANTY
• Tires that become unserviceable due
to road hazard damages (cuts, snags,
punctures, bruises, impact breaks, etc.)
improper repair technique or materials,
improper inflation, overload, irregular
wear, wheel imbalance, defective
mechanical vehicle components
(brakes, suspension, wheels, etc.)
improper suspension alignment,
accident, fire, chemical damage,
damage from chain use, racing,
off-road use, run flat, improper
installation, vandalism, or abuse.
• Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has been removed.
• Tires that were transferred to another vehicle from the vehicle in which the
tires were originally installed.
• Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous damages or repairs.
• The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this warranty and will
be the sole responsibility of the tire
owner.
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WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN
THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION
CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT
DOES NOT HAVE THE
CORRECT INFLATION
PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS
Any under inflated 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 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 self-sealant
types, self-supporting run flat types and
other extended mobility tires, which are as
susceptible to losing air pressure as any
other type of tire, if not properly
maintained.
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 1 mile (2 km), the tires
become hot and the pressures will
increase by approximately 4 psi
(27.6 kPa). Therefore when the tire
pressure is adjusted under these
conditions, it should be increased to a
gauge reading of 4 psi (27.6 kPa) greater
than the recommended cold inflation
pressure.
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For Example Only
Gauge reading of
hot tire33 psi (230 kPa)
If recommended,
cold inflation
pressure is 32 psi (220 kPa)
The hot tire pressure is only 1 psi
(10 kPa) greater than the
recommended cold inflation pressure.
Therefore, add 3 psi (20 kPa) more to
increase the hot pressure to 4 psi
(30 kPa) over the recommended cold
inflation pressure.
New hot pressure 36 psi (250 kPa)
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 Tire Retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown
on the following page for each type of 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.
SPEED RATINGS
Speed symbols are shown on the sidewall
of some tires. The following table shows
the maximum speed corresponding to the
symbol.
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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.
WINTER/SNOW TIRES - Winter/snow
tires that do not have a speed symbol
on the sidewall or tires with Q symbols
have a speed rating of 100 mph
(160 km/h). Winter tires with a speed
symbol have a maximum speed rating
in accordance with the symbol.
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. 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 immediately
visit a tire retailer.
INSPECTION
When inspecting your tires, including the
spare, check the air pressures. If the
pressure check indicates that one of your
tires has lost pressure of 2 psi (14 kPa) or
more, look for signs of penetration, valve
leakage or wheel damage that may
account for the air loss. A tire damaged by
a road hazard may appear undamaged to
you on the outside of the tire. If you
suspect your tire may be damaged from
striking a road hazard (even when no
damage is apparent) have the tire
inspected by a tire retailer at once.
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 damage is found, the tire must be
inspected by a tire retailer at once. Use
of a damaged tire could result in tire
destruction.
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 before
driving again at normal or highway
speeds, examine your tires for any
damage, such as cuts, bulges,
penetrations, unusual wear patterns, etc.
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