run flat FORD ECOSPORT 2022 Warranty Guide

Ford And Lincoln New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
............ 4FORD AND LINCOLN NEW VEHICLE LIMITED
WARRANTY..................... 4
Bridgestone/Firestone...... 5ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER AND
LIGHT TRUCK TIRES . .............. 5
ELIGIBILITY . ..................... 5
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW
LONG .......................... 5
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER ......................... 5
REPLACEMENT PRICE . ............. 6
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY . . . ....... 6
WHERE TO GO ................... 6
CONSUMER RIGHTS . . . . ........... 6
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ....... 6
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS ............. 7
ARBITRATION .................... 7
TIRE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INFORMATION ................... 8
CONTACTUS .................... 8
BFGoodrich.................. 9ABOUT THIS WARRANTY . . . ......... 9
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG . . 9
WHAT IS NOT COVERED............. 9
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE
CALCULATED .................... 9
WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A
CLAIM . . . ...................... 10
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ....... 10
CONSUMER RIGHTS . . . ............ 10
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION .... 11
CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . ....... 11
Continental................. 12ELIGIBILITY..................... 12
WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND
HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? ........ 12
BASICCOVERAGE ................. 12
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY ..................... 13 ATTENTION AUTHORIZED DEALERS . . . . . 14
CTA’S OBLIGATIONS
................ 14
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS ............. 14
SAFETY WARNING . . . .............. 15
SELF SUPPORTING RUNFLAT (SSR)
TIRE OWNERS .................... 16
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE OWNERS . . . . . 16
CONTISEAL
™ TIRE OWNERS ....... 16
CONTISILENT™ TIRE OWNERS...... 16
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR
INFORMATION.................... 17
General...................... 18ELIGIBILITY...................... 18
WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND
HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? . . . . . . . . 18
BASICCOVERAGE ................. 18
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY . . . .................. 19
ATTENTION AUTHORIZED DEALERS . . . . 20
CTNA’S OBLIGATIONS .............. 21
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS . ............ 21
SAFETY WARNING ................. 21
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE OWNERS . . . . . 22
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR
INFORMATION ................... 22
Goodyear & Dunlop.......... 23HIGHWAY AUTO, LIGHT TRUCK AND
SPECIAL TRAILER TIRE WARRANTY AND
ADJUSTMENT POLICY (EXCLUDES
GOODYEAR® UNISTEEL® RADIAL LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES) . . ................. 23
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? ................. 23
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG? ......................... 23
FREE TIRE REPLACEMENT ........... 23
ALL OTHER HIGHWAY AUTO OR
LIGHT TRUCK TIRES ............... 23
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES ........... 23
PRORATED ADJUSTMENT ............ 24
HOW WILL PRORATED CHARGES BE
CALCULATED? ................... 24
WHAT IS A COMPARABLE TIRE? ....... 24
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ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS........... 24
LIMITATIONS . . . ................. 24
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY? .................... 24
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS? ..... 25
HOW DO YOU OBTAIN AN
ADJUSTMENT? .................. 26
SAFETY WARNINGS ............... 26
RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY EXTENDED
MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY (EMT™),
RUNONFLAT® (ROF) AND DUNLOP
SELF-SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY (DSST®)
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ......... 27
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .... 27
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION,
FIRST CONTACT THE NEAREST GOODYEAR
OR DUNLOP RETAILER . . . . . ........ 29
Hankook.................... 30FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR
AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING
TEMPORARY TIRE)............... 30
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG ......................... 30
PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES ......................... 30
HANKOOK TEMPORARY TIRE ........ 30
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY ..................... 31
NON ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS ....... 31
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS ............. 31
HANKOOK’S OBLIGATIONS .......... 32
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS ............ 32
TIRE SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR
INFORMATION . . . . ............... 32
Maxxis...................... 33MAXXIS TIRES LIMITED WARRANTY .... 33
ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . 33
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW
LONG ......................... 33
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY POLICY . . ............. 34
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY .......... 34
REPLACEMENT OF TIRES ........... 35WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE . . . . . . 35
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION . . 36
CONTACT INFORMATION
........... 36
Michelin.................... 37ABOUT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . 37
WHAT’S COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG? ........................ 37
WHAT IS NOT COVERED............ 37
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE
CALCULATED .................... 38
WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO WHEN
MAKING A CLAIM ................. 38
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ....... 38
CONSUMER RIGHTS ............... 39
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION . . 39
ARBITRATION CLAUSE ............. 39
CONTACT INFORMATION ........... 40
Pirelli....................... 41WHAT IS WARRANTED AND WHO IS ELIGIBLE
FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE? ........ 41
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT
TIRES DEFINITIONS ................ 41
OTHER WARRANTIES .............. 41
WHAT IS THE STANDARD WARRANTY
COVERAGE? .................... 42
PIRELLI CONFIDENCE PLUS PLAN
™
FOR SELECT REPLACEMENT TIRE
LINES ........................ 42
REPLACEMENT TIRE LINES WHICH QUALIFY
FOR THE CONFIDENCE PLUS PLAN . . . . . 42
TREADWEAR COVERAGE FOR SELECT
REPLACEMENT TIRE LINES ONLY ...... 42
TREADWEAR COVERAGE CONDITIONS . . . 43
ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE FOR RUN FLAT
AND PIRELLI NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM
(PNCS) TIRES................... 44
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY? .................... 44
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES ......... 45
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY .............. 45
TIRE REGISTRATION ............... 46
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER AND LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Including RFT Tires with Run-Flat
Technology
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers
BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand
passenger and light truck tires, including
RFT and temporary spare tires, originally
installed by the vehicle manufacturer on
a new vehicle. You are covered under the
terms of this Limited Warranty if the
tire was produced after July 4, 2004
(DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was
originally installed in non-commercial
service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND
FOR HOW LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32” (1.6 mm)
remaining original tread depth (i.e. worn
down to the top of the built-in indicators
in the tread grooves) and within 6 years
from the date of purchase (proof of
purchase date required; without proof of
purchase date, then within 6 years from
the date of tire manufacture), for any
reason other than those excluded in the
section entitled “What This Limited
Warranty Does Not Cover,” any eligible
tire that becomes unusable for any
reason within the manufacturer’s control
will be replaced with an equivalent new
tire on the basis set forth in this Limited
Warranty.
WHAT THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following:
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A. Road hazards, including, without
limitation: Puncture, cut, impact
break, stone drill, bruise, bulge,
snag, etc.
B. Improper use or operation,
including, without limitation:
Improper inflation pressure,
overloading, tire/wheel spinning,
use of an improper wheel, tire
chain damage, misuse,
misapplication, negligence, tire
alteration, or for racing or
competition purposes.
C.
Insufficient or improper
maintenance,including, without
limitation: Failure to rotate tires as
recommended in this manual,
wheel misalignment, worn
suspension components, improper
tire mounting or demounting,
tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or
other vehicle conditions, defects,
or characteristics.
D. Contamination or degradation
by petroleum products or other
chemicals, fire or other externally
generated heat, or water or other
material trapped inside the tire
during mounting or inflation.
E. Improper repair voids this
Limited Warranty.
F. For RFT tires only, improper
run-flat or low tire pressure
operation, including, without
limitation: Exceeding speed,
distance, or other run-flat/low-
pressure operation limitations.
Bridgestone/Firestone
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SELF SUPPORTING RUNFLAT
(SSR) TIRE OWNERS
CTA does not recommend any repair to
or reuse of punctured Continental SSR
tires.
Even a trained tire specialist may be
unable to recognize internal structural
damage to a Self Supporting Runflat
(SSR) tire resulting from having been
driven in an under inflated or zero
inflation pressure condition. Such
damage may not be visible on the
surface of the inner liner or sidewall
making it impossible to determine the
tire suitability for repair or reuse. CTA
does not recommend any repair to or
reuse of Continental SSR tires. You may
visit www.continentaltire.com and select
Customer Care FAQ’s to obtain additional
SSR information.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE
OWNERS
CTA does not recommend any repair to
or reuse of punctured Temporary Spare
Tires.
CONTISEAL TIRE OWNERS
A ContiSeal™ tire differs from a
non-ContiSeal™ tire in that it has a
sticky, viscous layer from shoulder to
shoulder along the inner liner. This layer is
an integral part of the ContiSeal™ tires. It
is not designed or intended to act as a
permanent puncture repair (See
information below). If an object up to
3/16ths (5 mm) diameter penetrates the
tread of the ContiSeal™ tire, this sticky,
viscous layer is designed to surround and
adhere to the puncturing object and
prevent air loss from the tire by providinga near instantaneous seal. If the
puncturing object becomes dislodged
from the tire, the material is designed to
seal most holes made by objects up to
3/16” (5 mm) diameter. While
ContiSeal™ tires significantly reduce the
incidence of flats, they are not designed to
be driven under inflated or in a flat
condition. In all other aspects, ContiSeal™
tires perform exactly like non-ContiSeal™
tires. As with any tire, regularly inspect
ContiSeal™ tires for evidence of cuts,
punctures, and loss of inflation pressure.
At a minimum, ContiSeal™ tires should be
inspected once or twice a month and
always before a long trip. Punctures or
damage not attended to promptly can
result in loss of inflation pressure and/or
damage to the tire. ContiSeal™ tires with
cuts and punctures must be inspected by
a trained tire specialist as soon as
possible. The trained specialist, must
inspect the tire carefully and, according to
industry standards, to determine whether
a permanent repair can be made or
whether the tire must be removed from
service and scrapped. A permanent repair
will require removal of the tire from the
rim and application of a repair method
specifically approved for the ContiSeal™
tires. ContiSeal™ tires are identified by a
symbol on the tire sidewall.
CONTISILENT TIRE OWNERS
ContiSilent™ tires are designed to
reduce noise generated while driving.
A ContiSilent™ tire is lined with a noise
reducing foam insert. It is not designed or
intended to act as a puncture repair.
Continental
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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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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Alert
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for
more information on what to do if the tire
pressure warning system activates.
WARNING!
If the tire pressure-monitoring
system signals an alert, follow
these safety precautions to prevent
a loss of vehicle control that could
result in serious personal injury or
death:
• Slow your speed. Do not exceed50 mph (80 km/h).
• Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling
maneuvers.
• Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
Remember that when your tires
have lost air pressure, your
vehicle’s handling capability is
reduced, particularly during severe
maneuvers.
To Prolong Tire Life During A
System Alert
The Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire
can be driven at low or zero air pressure
(refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for
these limitations). To help prolong the
life of a tire operating under low-inflation
conditions, drive at a speed as far below
50 mph (80 km/h) as possible. Also,
drive the shortest distance possible
before obtaining tire service. Taking these
precautions will increase the chance that
your tire will be repairable.
Service After A System Alert
To obtain service after operating under
low-inflation conditions, contact your
Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat service
facility. Trained service personnel will
inspect your tires to determine if they are
in need of repair or replacement. To locate
the nearest authorized Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility, call
1-800-GOODYEAR (1-800-466- 3932).
WARNING!
Because of the unique
characteristics of Run-Flat tires, the
wheels on which they are mounted
and your vehicle’s tire pressure
monitoring system, all tire service
work other than routine inflation
maintenance and external
inspections must be performed by
service personnel at a Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to mount or
demount Run-Flat tires yourself;
serious injury or death could result.
Only specially trained persons
should mount, demount and repair
Run-Flat tires, and more than 40 psi
(270 kPa) may be required to seat
beads. A safety cage and clip-on
extension air hose must be used if
more than 40 psi (270 kPa) is need
to seat beads.
Goodyear & Dunlop
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Tire Repair
Like any other Goodyear or Dunlop
speed-rated, high-performance tire, the
Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire may be
repaired to correct a puncture in the
tread, but PROPER MATERIALS AND
PROCEDURES MUST BE USED. Contact
a Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat service
facility for information on proper repairs.
For the location of the nearest facility,
call 1-800-GOODYEAR
(1-800-466-3932).
WARNING!
Goodyear and Dunlop Run-Flat
tires are designed for use only on
certain original equipment wheels
supplied with a properly operating
low tire pressure-monitoring
system. If applied to a vehicle
without a properly operating low
tire pressure-monitoring system,
the tires may fail when operated in
an underinflated condition,
resulting in loss of vehicle control
and possible serious injury or
death. Application of these tires to
a vehicle not equipped with
specified operational low tire
pressure-monitoring system
constitutes improper and unsafe
use of this product.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE
OR INFORMATION, FIRST
CONTACT THE NEAREST
GOODYEAR OR DUNLOP
RETAILER
For assistance in locating the nearest
Goodyear or Dunlop retailer:1. Look in the Yellow Pages under Tire Dealers – New.
2. Go to www.goodyear.com for U.S. or www.goodyear.ca for Canada.
For Dunlop tires, go to
www.dunloptires.com for U.S. &
Canada.
If additional assistance is required,
call the Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-321-2136 for U.S. or
1-800-387-3288 for Canada.
Or write to:
Customer Assistance Center
Dept 728
200 Innovation Way
Akron, OH 44316-0001
Goodyear & Dunlop
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THE WARRANTY
NON ADJUSTABLE
CONDITIONS
This limited warranty does not apply to
tires which are being serviced under the
following conditions:
A. Irregular wear or tire damage dueto:
– Road hazards such as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass
bruises or impact breaks.
– Fire, wreck or collision.
– Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spinning, improper
mounting or demounting,
running flat, racing, vandalism,
willful damage or abuse.
– Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock
absorber, use of tire chains.
– Any tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g.
tire fillers, sealant, or balancing
substances).
– Mechanical failure or design of vehicle.
B. Tires fitted to anything other than the original vehicles.
C. Tire worn beyond treadwear indicator (2/32” [1.6 mm] of tread
remaining).
D. Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user. E. Tire branded “NA” (meaning no
adjustment) or “blem” (meaning
blemished).
F. Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequential
damage.
G. Ride disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after
free-replacement conditions.
H. Tire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four
years prior to presentation for
adjustment.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
A. No Hankook Tire employee, retaileror dealer has the authority to make
any warranty, representation,
promise or agreement on behalf of
Hankook Tire except as stated in
this policy.
B. Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not
covered by this warranty.
C. Limitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, Hankook
disclaims liability for all
consequential and incidental
damages. Some provinces and
states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have the rights which
vary from province in Canada, and
from state to state in the U.S.A.
Hankook
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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 COVERAGE
FOR RUN FLAT AND PIRELLI
NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM
(PNCS) TIRES
Pirelli Run Flat tires are manufactured
with technology that allows limited
low-inflation operation in the event of
sudden loss of pressure. As a result, in
addition to the standard warranty
coverage, Pirelli provides road hazard
coverage on both Pirelli Original
Equipment Tires 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 yearof 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” (1.6 mm) 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/dismountingpractices, 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;
– mechanical irregularities in the vehicle including, without
limitation, misalignment, defective
brakes, defective shock absorbers
or struts, or improper rims;
– fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, theft, running
while flat, underinflated or
overinflated or abuse during
servicing;
Pirelli
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