load capacity FORD ECOSPORT 2022 Warranty Guide

allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This Limited Warranty applies only to
consumers actually using the tire in the
United States and Canada. For warranty
conditions outside the United States and
Canada, see your local Bridgestone
Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be
enlarged or altered by anyone.
In accordance with Federal Law, this
Limited Warranty has been designated as
a Limited Warranty. Nothing in this
Limited Warranty is intended to be a
representation that tire failures cannot
occur. This Limited Warranty is given in
the United States by Bridgestone
Americas Tire Operations, LLC,
535 Marriott Dr., Nashville, TN 37214 and
in Canada by Bridgestone Canada Inc.,
5770 Hurontario St., Suite 400,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3G5.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
In order to keep this Limited Warranty
valid, we require you to have your tires
regularly inspected and rotated per the
recommendations outlined in your
vehicle’s owner’s manual and to furnish
proof of same in order to receive an
adjustment. Such proof should show the
date, mileage, and servicing location. A
sales receipt containing this information
will suffice. It is your obligation to
maintain proper tire inflation pressures as
specified by the vehicle manufacturer
and to operate the vehicle within
tire/vehicle load capacity and speed
limitations. It is also your obligation to
maintain proper wheel alignment and
tire/wheel assembly balance. To request
an adjustment, you must present the tireto an authorized Bridgestone Firestone
retailer. Complete and sign the customer
section of the Bridgestone Americas Tire
Operations, LLC Limited Warranty
adjustment form and pay appropriate
replacement price, taxes, disposal fee,
and service charges, if any.
ARBITRATION
You and Bridgestone Americas Tire
Operations, LLC agree that all claims,
disputes, and controversies between you
and it, including any of its agents,
employees, successors, or assigns, arising
out of or in connection with this Limited
Warranty, or any other warranties, express
or implied, including a failure of warranty
and the validity of this arbitration clause,
but excluding claims for personal injury or
property damage, shall be resolved by
binding arbitration between you and it,
according to the formal dispute resolution
procedures of the National Arbitration
Forum, under the Code of Procedure then
in effect. This arbitration will be
conducted as a document hearing. If you
request any procedures beyond a
document hearing, you will be responsible
for all fees, including filing and
administrative fees, above and beyond
the fees required for document hearings.
The arbitration between you and
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,
LLC shall not include any other
customers, be combined or consolidated
in any fashion with arbitrations involving
other customers, or proceed in any form
of class action in which the claims of
numerous customers are considered
together. Any award of the arbitrator(s)
may be entered as a judgment in any
court of competent jurisdiction. The
arbitrators will have no authority to award
punitive or other damages not measured
by the prevailing party’s actual damages,
except as may be required by statute.
Bridgestone/Firestone
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•FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR
DUAL ASSEMBLIES COMPLETELY
BEFORE DEMOUNTING.
• TIRE SPINNING. On slippery
surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc.,
do not spin tires in excess of 35 mph
(55 km/h), as indicated on the
speedometer.
• EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
This can also result in tire
disintegration or axle failure.
WARNING!
Vehicle handling, traction, ride
comfort and other performance
parameters may be significantly
affected by a change in tire size or
type. Before replacing tires, always
consult and follow the vehicle
owner’s manual because some
vehicle manufacturers prohibit
changing tire size. When selecting
tires that are different from the
original equipment size make
certain: (1) The tires have adequate
load-carrying capacity based on
the vehicle placard, (2) The tires
have sufficient inflation pressure to
carry the load and (3) There is
proper clearance with no
interference points between the
tire and vehicle. The consumer
must be aware to always drive
safely and obey all traffic laws.
Avoid sudden, sharp turns or
aggressive lane changes. Failure to
follow any of these warnings may
result in loss of control of the
vehicle, leading to an accident and
serious injury or death.
RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY
EXTENDED MOBILITY
TECHNOLOGY (EMT™),
RUNONFLAT® (ROF) AND
DUNLOP SELF-SUPPORTING
TECHNOLOGY (DSST®)
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Operational Monitoring
The information contained in this Limited
Warranty Brochure applies only to the
Original Equipment tires supplied with
your vehicle.
In order for Goodyear Run-Flat (Extended
Mobility Technology [EMT], RunOnFlat
[ROF]) or Dunlop Run-Flat (Dunlop
Self-Supporting Technology [DSST]) tires
to obtain the performance criteria stated
within this Limited Warranty, Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat tires must use specific
parts, such as a low tire pressure-
monitoring system authorized by the
Original Equipment vehicle manufacturer.
Run-Flat Tire Feature:
The Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire is a
high-performance tire with a remarkable
feature: It can operate for limited
distances with very low or even no
inflation pressure (refer to your vehicle
Owner’s Manual for these limitations).
This is an important benefit, especially if
inflation loss occurs at a location where
immediately stopping your vehicle could
be hazardous.
Goodyear & Dunlop
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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
Maxxis
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– road hazard injuries (including,without limitation, due to nails,
glass, metal objects) or other
penetrations or snags, bruises or
impact damage (other than for
Run Flat and PNCS tires
specifically covered under the
Road Hazard policy);
– running on a dynamometer.
Additional Exclusions:
• Tires on any vehicle registered or
operated outside the United States of
America or Canada;
• Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally installed by
a vehicle manufacturer or authorized
Pirelli dealer;
• Additional tires that are not independently subject to a warranty
claim;
• Tires which have been inflated with anything other than air or nitrogen;
• Tires which have been injected with liquid balancer or sealant, or any other
balancing material;
• Passenger tires (Euro-metric/P- metric) used on commercial vehicles
or used in commercial applications;
• Tires used in any form of racing or any high performance driving event
including high performance driving
schools/instruction and track day
events.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The owner is responsible for proper tire
care and maintenance. Maintain the
recommended tire pressure by checking
the tire pressure monthly and before long
trips with an accurate pressure gauge.
Using vehicle manufacturer suggestions
based on load will improve tire life and
your satisfaction with the tires. CAUTION:
Please be aware that it is
important before fitting the suggested
tires, to ensure that the fitting is allowed
by the technical specifications of the
vehicle, the vehicle manufacturer and
relevant laws/regulations. Pirelli does not
express any view as to the compatibility
of the wheel/tire combination with the
technical specifications for the chassis
and vehicle.
TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE DYNAMICS AND
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY,
REPLACEMENT TIRES MUST ALWAYS
HAVE A LOAD INDEX AND SPEED RATING
THAT EQUALS OR EXCEEDS THAT OF
THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES OF
THE VEHICLE.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM
UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY
To initiate a warranty claim, the Pirelli
tire(s) must be returned to an authorized
Pirelli dealer. If the tire(s) are covered by
this Limited Warranty, the authorized
Pirelli dealer will submit the tire to Pirelli.
Pirelli’s Tire Inspection Personnel will then
provide the remedy if the tire is covered by
this Limited Warranty.
In order to initiate a claim under the terms
of this Limited Warranty, you must
present the affected Pirelli tire(s) along
with the proof of purchase to an
authorized Pirelli dealer. Once tires are
returned to Pirelli by an authorized Pirelli
dealer and credit has been issued to such
dealer, submitted tires become the
property of Pirelli. To locate an authorized
Pirelli dealer in your area, refer to the
Dealer Locator at www.us.pirelli.com.
Pirelli
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SPEED Maximum Speed
Ratingskm/hmph
M 130 81
N1 408 7
P 150 93
Q 160 100
R 170 106
S 180 112
T 190 118
H 210 130
V 240 149
V
*240+ 149+
W (ZR**) 270 168
Y (ZR**) 300 186
(ZR**) 300+ 186+
*Some V (or VR) rated tires may have a
speed capacity greater than 149 mph
(240 km/h). Consult your 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 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 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. Highway passenger tires that do not have
a speed symbol on the sidewall have a
maximum speed rating of 105 mph
(170 km/h). 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 km/h).
The speed and other ratings of retreaded
tires are assigned by the retreader and
replace the original manufacturer’s
ratings.
IMPORTANT: In order to maintain the
speed capability of the vehicle,
replacement 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 table above.
Safety Information
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