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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 inch (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 THE 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. 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.
2. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. Original
equipment tires have no mileage warranty.
3. Weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from
date of tire manufacture.
4. Ride disturbance or vibration after 1/32 inch
(0.8 mm) of tread wear use.
5. Tires with sealant, balance, or other filler
material that was not originally applied or
inserted by the tire manufacturer.
6. Tires used in commercial service.
7. Tires purchased and normally used outside
the United States and Canada.
8. The cost of applicable federal, state, and
local taxes.
9. Failure to follow any of the safety and
maintenance recommendations or warnings
contained in this manual.
This Limited Warranty is in addition to and/or
may be limited by any other applicable written
warranty you may have received concerning
special tires or situations.
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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27GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
HIGHWAY AUTO AND LIGHT
TRUCK TIRE REPLACEMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT POLICY (EXCLUDES
GOODYEAR UNISTEEL
® RADIAL
LIGHT TRUCK TIRES)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible for the benefits of this Limited
Warranty if you meet all the following criteria:
•• You are the owner or authorized agent of the
owner of new Goodyear or Dunlop highway
auto or light truck tires supplied as Original
Equipment on your vehicle.
•• Your tires bear Department of Transportation prescribed tire identification
numbers.
•• Your tires have been used only on the vehicle on which they were originally installed
according to the vehicle manufacturer or
Goodyear’s recommendations.
•• Your tires were purchased on or after September 1, 2012.
Light truck tires are defined as all tires
identified with the “LT” designation in the
sidewall stamping.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG?
FREE TIRE REPLACEMENT
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway radial
auto or radial light truck tire, covered by this
policy, removed from service due to a covered warranty condition during the first 2/32” of
usable treadwear or twelve months from date
of purchase, whichever comes first, will be
replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or
Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting
and balancing. (Without proof of purchase the
date of manufacture will be used to determine
eligibility.)
ALL OTHER HIGHWAY AUTO OR LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway auto
or light truck tire, other than radial auto, radial
light truck tires, removed from service due to
a covered warranty condition during the first
1/32” of usable treadwear will be replaced
with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
tire at no charge, including mounting and
balancing.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
Any Goodyear or Dunlop temporary spare
tire removed from service due to a covered
warranty condition during the first 50% of
usable treadwear (1/32”) will be replaced
with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
temporary spare tire at no charge, including
mounting.
PRORATED ADJUSTMENT
Tires not eligible for free replacement that
are removed from service due to a covered
warranty condition will be replaced with a
comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire on a
prorated basis for up to six (6) years from the date of original new tire purchase or when the
treadwear indicators become visible (worn to
2/32”), whichever occurs first. (Without proof
of purchase the date of manufacture will be
used to determine eligibility.)
HOW WILL PRORATED CHARGES
BE CALCULATED?
Replacement price will be calculated by
multiplying the tire’s advertised retail selling
price at the time of adjustment by the
percentage of usable original tread that has
been worn off. You pay for mounting and
balancing, and an amount equal to the current
Federal Excise Tax (F.E.T. – U.S. only) any other
applicable taxes and government-mandated
charges.
EXAMPLE: If your disabled tire had an original
8/32” of usable treadwear and is worn to
4/32” usable tread remaining, you have used
50%, and therefore must pay 50% of the
advertised retail selling price of the comparable
tire.
In addition, you must pay an amount equal to
the full current Federal Excise Tax (U.S. only)
or any other applicable taxes and government-
mandated charges for the comparable new
replacement tire at the time of adjustment. If
the price of the new comparable tire is $80,
the cost to you would be $40 plus F.E.T. (U.S.
only) plus any other applicable taxes and
government-mandated charges.
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WHAT IS A COMPARABLE TIRE?
A “comparable” new Goodyear or Dunlop tire
will be the same brand tire and may either be
the same line of tire or, in the event that the
tire is not available, the same brand tire with
the same basic construction and quality with
a different sidewall or tread configuration. If a
higher priced tire is accepted as replacement,
the difference in price will be at an additional
charge to you.
Any replacement tire provided pursuant to
this warranty will be covered by the Goodyear
or Dunlop warranty in effect at the time of
replacement.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A tire has delivered its full original tread life
and the coverage of this limited warranty
ends when the treadwear indicators become
visible (worn to 2/32”), or six (6) years from
the date of new tire purchase, whichever
occurs first. (Without proof of purchase the
date of manufacture will be used to determine
eligibility.)
LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty is applicable only in the
United States and Canada.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY?
This limited warranty does not cover the
following:
•• Tires submitted for ride disturbance complaints that are worn beyond the first two thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32”) tread
depth or tires submitted for ride disturbance
due to damaged wheels or any vehicle
condition.
•• Goodyear & Dunlop do not warrant or give
credit in any adjustment transaction for any
kind of material added to a tire (e.g., tire
fillers, sealants, balancing substances) after
the tire leaves a factory producing Goodyear
or Dunlop tires, nor will it adjust any tire that
has failed as a result of adding such material.
•• Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condition of the vehicle, improper
inflation, overloading, high speed spin-up,
misapplication, misuse, negligence, racing,
use of tire chains, improper mounting or
demounting, improper repair, wreck, collision
or fire.
•• Road hazards (includes, but not limited to, punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.).
•• Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Goodyear or Dunlop tires, has
been intentionally altered to change its
appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black tire
or regrooved).
•• Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased more than four (4) years prior to
presentation for adjustment or, if purchase
date cannot be verified, manufactured more
than four years prior to presentation for
adjustment.
•• Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
•• Temporary spare tires used on vehicles used in racing and on passenger cars in special
applications such as police pursuit service.
•• Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires.
•• Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use, incidental or consequential damages.
•• Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible for any tread life warranty
consideration.
•• Cosmetic weather checking.
•• Lowtire pressure-monitoring system - refer to vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
No Representative or Dealer has authority
to make any representation, promise, or
agreement on behalf of Goodyear or Dunlop
except as stated herein.
Any tire, no matter how well constructed,
may fail in service or otherwise become
unserviceable due to conditions beyond
the control of the manufacturer. Under no
circumstances is this warranty a representation
that a tire failure cannot occur.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights that vary
from state to state or province to province.
GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES
EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your
vehicle is stuck in snow, ice, mud or sand. The
centrifugal forces generated by a free-spinning
tire/wheel assembly may cause sudden tire
explosion resulting in vehicle damage and/or
serious personal injury to you or a bystander.
Never exceed 35 mph/55 km/h, as indicated
on your speedometer. Use a gentle backward
and forward rocking motion to free your
vehicle for continued driving. Never stand near
or behind a tire spinning at high speeds. For
example, while attempting to push a vehicle
that is stuck or when an on-the-car spin
balance machine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR
WEAR
Always remove tires from service when
they reach two thirty-seconds of an inch
(2/32) remaining tread depth. All new tires
have treadwear indicators which appear as
smooth banks in the tread grooves when they
wear to the two thirty-seconds of an inch
(2/32) level. Many wet weather accidents
result from skidding on bald or nearly bald
tires. Excessively worn tires are also more
susceptible to penetrations.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR
DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your
tires for signs of damage and their general
condition is important for safety. If you have any questions, have your tire Dealer inspect
them. Impacts, penetrations, cracks, knots,
bulges or air loss always require tire removal
and expert inspection. Never perform a
temporary repair or use an inner tube as a
substitute for a proper repair. Only qualified
persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR NOTE:
Goodyear and Dunlop do not warrant any
inspection or repair process. The repair is
entirely the responsibility of the repairer and
should be made in accordance with established
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
procedures.
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.
THE CONVENIENCE
(TEMPORARY) SPARE
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is
designed, built, and tested to the high
engineering standards set by North America’s
leading car manufacturers and to Goodyear
and Dunlop’s own high standards of quality
control. It is designed to take up a minimum
of storage space and, at the same time, fulfill
the function of a spare tire when needed. The
spare is kept in its storage space, fully inflated
at 60 psi. To be sure it is always ready for use,
the air pressure should be checked on a regular
basis. The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be
used in combination with the original tires
on your vehicle. You can expect a tire tread
life of up to 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers),
depending on road conditions and your driving
habits. To conserve tire tread life, return the
spare to the storage area as soon as it is
convenient to have the standard tire repaired
or replaced.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs
less than a standard tire so it’s easier to handle.
It also helps reduce the total car weight which
contributes to fuel economy.
The wheels used with the Convenience
(Temporary) Spare are specifically designed for
use with high pressure spares and should never
be used with any other type tire.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR
OWN TIRES
Serious injury or Death may result from
explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper
mounting procedures. Follow tire manufacturer’s
instructions and match tire diameter to rim
diameter. Mount light truck radials on rims
approved for radial service. Do not apply bead
sealer. This can inhibit bead seating. Lubricate
beads and tire rim (including tube or flap)
contact surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting
machine or place in safety cage. STAND BACK
and never exceed 40 psi to seat beads. Never
use a volatile substance or a rubber “donut” (also
known as a bead expander or “O-Ring”) to aid
bead seating. Only specially-trained persons
should mount tires.
GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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WHO IS COVERED
The original owner of a Michelin Passenger or
Light Truck tire which bears the Michelin name
and complete DOT identification number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG
Michelin Passenger and Light Truck tires, used
in normal service on the vehicle on which they
were originally fitted and in accordance with
the maintenance recommendations and safety
warnings contained in the Owner’s Manual
and in the Important Tire Safety Information
Section of this booklet, are covered by this
warranty against defects in workmanship
and material for the life of the original usable
tread, or 6 years from the date of purchase,
whichever comes first. At that time, all
warranties, express or implied, are terminated.
The usable tread is the original tread down
to the level of the tread wear indicators
- 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread
remaining. Date of purchase is documented by
new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If
no proof of purchase, coverage will be based
on date of manufacture.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
•• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage, puncture, whether
repairable or not);
•• Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance, or improper repair;
•• Underinflation, overinflation, improper maintenance or other abuse;
•• Mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment resulting in uneven or
rapid wear;
•• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism;
•• Ozone or weather cracking.
WHAT MICHELIN WILL DO
PASSENGER AND LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES A tire which becomes unserviceable due to
a condition covered by this warranty will be
replaced with a comparable new Michelin
tire, free of charge, when 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn,
(or 25% or less, whichever is most beneficial to
the user) and within 12 months of the date of
purchase. Mounting and balancing of tires is
included. The cost of any other service charges
or applicable taxes are payable by the user.
When more than 2/32nds of an inch of
original tread has been worn (or more than
25%, whichever is most beneficial to the user)
or after 12 months from date of purchase, the
user must pay the cost of a comparable new
Michelin passenger or light truck replacement
tire on a pro-rata basis. The retailer shall
determine the charge by multiplying the
percentage of the original usable tread worn by the current actual selling price at
the adjustment location or the price on the
current Michelin Base Price List, whichever is
lower. This List is based on a predetermined
price intended to fairly represent the actual
selling price of the tire. The cost of mounting,
balancing and any other service charges or
applicable taxes are payable by the user.
WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO
When making a claim under the terms of this
warranty, the consumer must present the tire
to an authorized Michelin Retailer. To locate
an Authorized Tire Retailer, check the yellow
pages under “Tire Retailers - Retail.” The vehicle
on which the tire was used should be available
for inspection.
It is essential that you read and understand the
safety and maintenance recommendations (see
Safety Maintenance Information) for your tires.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT PROVIDE
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS
OF USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. TIRES
PRESENTED FOR CLAIM REMAIN THE
PROPERTY OF THE CONSUMER AND
MICHELIN ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, TIRES
WHICH ARE IN THE CUSTODY OR
CONTROL OF A MICHELIN TIRE RETAILER
FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSPECTION FOR
MICHELIN PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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CONTINENTAL/GENERAL TIRE
LIMITED WARRANTY AND
ADJUSTMENT POLICY
This Limited Warranty and Adjustment
(the “Policy”) is issued by Continental Tire
North America, Inc. (the “Company”) and is
applicable for Continental/General-brand
original equipment tires and is a promise of
replacement under certain specified conditions.
This Policy applies to tires in normal service
displaying adjustable conditions (see Section
4) and does not require the existence of a
workmanship or material related condition
in order to qualify for adjustment. THIS
POLICY IS NOT A WARRANTY THAT
YOUR TIRE WILL NOT FAIL OR BECOME
UNSERVICEABLE IF NEGLECTED OR
MISTREATED.
1. ELIGIBILITY
a. This Policy applies to the owner of Passenger Car, Light Truck and Serva-
Spare tires bearing Continental and
General brand name and serial numbers,
and operated in normal service.
b. Eligible tires must be the original
equipment tires, used on the vehicle on
which they were originally installed by the
vehicle manufacturer. c. Tires branded “used” are not eligible under
this Policy.
2. WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND FOR HOW LONG?
Limited warranty coverage is for a maximum
period of 72 months from the date of
purchase* , determined by the new vehicle
registration date or new vehicle sales invoice
showing date of purchase.
If an eligible Passenger or Light Truck or Serva-
Spare tire, used in normal service, becomes
unserviceable from a condition other than
those listed under Section 4, during or after
the time or treadwear periods shown below,
it will be replaced with a comparable ** new
Continental or General brand tire according to
(A) and (B) below.
(A) Free Replacement Policy:
Time* Treadwear
Passenger Tire First 12 Months or First
2/32nds, (whichever
comes first). Mounting &
balancing included free
of charge. Owner pays all
applicable taxes. Light Truck Tire
First 12 Months or First
2/32nds,(whichever
comes first). Mounting &
balancing included free
of charge. Owner pays all
applicable taxes. (Excluding
F.E.T.)
Serva-Spare No Time Limit First
1/32nd, Mounting &
balancing included free
of charge. Owner pays all
applicable taxes.
(B) Pro Rata Replacement Policy: Passenger/Light Truck Tires
After the “Free Replacement Policy”
expires (set forth in section 2A), and the
tire is still within 72 months from the date
of purchase*, you will pay, on a pro rata
basis, for a comparable** new Continental
or General brand replacement tire. A tire
is eligible for an adjustment on a pro rata
basis until the tread is worn down to the
tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an
inch of tread remaining). The tire tread
is worn out at this point and this Policy
ends regardless of time period. Owner
pays all applicable taxes (including F.E.T.),
mounting and balancing charges.
CONTINENTAL/GENERAL TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
* At the time of claim, you need to present your new vehicle registration or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of purchase. If satisfactory proof-of-purchase date is not provided, the D.O.T.
certification date of manufacture (tire serial number) will be used.
** A “comparable” new Continental or General brand tire may be either the same tire line or the same basic construction but with a different sidewall or tread configuration. If a higher-priced tire is accepted
as replacement, the owner will pay the difference in price. Any tire replaced under this Policy will be covered by the current Continental or General Tire Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy
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Serva-Spare Tires
After the “Free Replacement Policy” expires
(set forth in section 2A), no adjustment will be
made.
3. HOW A PRO RATA PRICE IS CALCULATED
The replacement tire price will be determined
by multiplying the percentage of the usable
tread worn by the Retailer’s Selling Price
(excluding all applicable taxes) at the time of
the adjustment or the Continental/General
brand current published Adjustment Base
Price, whichever is lower. The usable tread
is the original tread down to the tread wear
indicators (2/32nds of an inch of tread
remaining). The Adjustment Base Price is
intended to fairly represent a Retailer’s Selling
Price for the same or comparable tire.
4. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY
a. The following conditions are not covered:
Road Hazard: Cuts, snags, punctures, bruises
or impact breaks and any damage caused by
puncture or tire repair. Ride/Vibration: After
“Free Replacement Policy” (set forth in section
2A) expires.
Tire Damage or Failure Resulting From
Improper Operation or Maintenance: Load,
speed, and inflation practices causing excessive
operational temperatures to exceed the tire
capabilities. Tire damage (including irregular treadwear)
or failure resulting from: improper mounting
or demounting, damaged rim, wheel
alignment, tire trueing, chain damage, brakes
or any similar mechanical problem, extreme
temperature exposure, misuse, negligence, and
abusive driving such as tire spinning, racing
or accident damage. Tire failure resulting
from intentional alterations: such as adding a
white inlay on a blackwall or sealant materials.
Age Conditions: Weather checking/cracking
coverage is for a maximum period of 48
months from the date of purchase.
b.
General Exclusions -
Tire(s) submitted for an adjustment in service
for longer than 72 months from date of
purchase*, are not covered by this policy.
Tire(s) on any vehicle registered and normally
operated outside the United States and
Canada are not covered under this Policy. For
tires on vehicles normally operated outside
the United States and Canada, see the
nearest Continental or General Tire retailer or
distributor for local coverage.
Tire(s) transferred from the vehicle on which
they were originally installed are not covered
under this Policy.
Company does not offer tread wearout
coverage up to a predetermined mileage
under this Policy. Tire(s) used in racing related
activities or competitive events are not covered
by this Policy. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE MADE OR INTENDED BY COMPANY.
COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WRITTEN WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
NO COMPANY EMPLOYEE OR RETAILER
HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY
WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, PROMISE
OR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF
COMPANY EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY.
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Never perform a temporary repair, use an
innertube or inject sealant as a permanent
substitute for a proper repair. Only qualified
persons should repair tires.
Be sure that all your valves have suitable valve
caps. This will keep valve cores clean and clear
and guard against leakage.
REPAIRS - WHENEVER POSSIBLE, SEE
A TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE.Some tire
manufacturers do not warrant any inspection
or repair process. The repair is entirely the
responsibility of the repairer. Punctures in
the tread of a passenger tire which do not
exceed 1/4 of an inch (6mm) in diameter can
usually be repaired by following the Rubber
Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) Passenger
and Light Truck Repair procedures. Contact
the manufacturer of your tires for its position
and assistance as to the acceptable location
for a proper repair and the repair of speed
rated tires. Do not use plug repairs. They may
cause further damage to the tire. They are not
always air tight and the plug may fail. Do not
exceed posted speed limits on any repaired tire.
Certain tire manufacturers speed ratings are
voided if the tire is repaired.
Although a tire was properly repaired, internal
structural damage resulting from the puncture
may have occurred.
Sometime later the damage may cause the tire
to be removed from service.
If the tire has a puncture in the tread which
exceeds 1/4 inch (6mm), the tire must be replaced. If any tire has sustained a puncture,
have the tire inspected internally by a tire
retailer for possible damage that may have
occurred.
Improper mounting and inflation procedures
can cause an explosion of the tire/rim
assembly. Only specially trained persons should
perform these tasks. Contact your tire store or
retailer for assistance.
CAUTION - Never, under any circumstance,
introduce a flammable substance into a tire.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING
Wheel alignment and balancing are important
for safety and maximum mileage from your
tires. Check how your tires are wearing at
least once a month. If your tires are wearing
unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the
tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread,
or if you detect excessive vibration, your
vehicle may be out of alignment or balance.
These conditions not only shorten the life of
your tires, but adversely affect the handling
characteristics of your vehicle which could
be dangerous. If you detect irregular wear or
vibration, have your alignment and balance
checked immediately. Tires which have been
run underinflated will show more wear on the
shoulders than in the center of the tread.
HARD BRAKING
You must inspect your tires after any hard
braking circumstances or after tires have slid
on the pavement. This can cause a flat spot in
a section of the tire tread. TIRE SPINNING
Never spin your tires above a speedometer
reading of 35 mph (55 km/h) if your vehicle
becomes stuck. The centrifugal force
generated by the free spinning tire/wheel
assembly may cause a sudden tire explosion,
resulting in vehicle damage and/or serious
personal injury or death. Never allow anyone
to stand near or behind a tire spinning at high
speed while attempting to push a vehicle that
is stuck. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other
slippery conditions, do not indulge in excessive
wheel spin. In such conditions, with automatic
transmission vehicles, by accelerating the
engine excessively, it is possible to spin one of
the drive tires beyond its speed capability. This
is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel
assembly using the engine of the vehicle to
spin the wheel.
TIRE TREAD
Tires must be replaced when the depth of
the tread reaches 2/32 inch (1.6 mm). Tires
are manufactured with tread wear indicators
molded into the tire grooves which indicate
tread wearout. As tires approximate 2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) wearout, the tread gauge becomes
thinner and more vulnerable to the effects
of road hazards. Also, worn tires are more
subject to hydroplaning, which can cause loss
of control. Therefore, visual tire inspection
becomes more crucial as the tires wear out.
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IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION¹
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WORN TIRES
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be
replaced by trained personnel when 2/32nds
of an inch tread depth remains, as indicated
by the tread wear indicators molded into the
tread grooves. In most states, it is illegal to
drive with less than 2/32nds of an inch of
tread remaining.
TIRE MIXING
For best performance select tires similar in
size and load rating to the original equipment
tires. It is recommended that the same size
and type of tire be used on all four wheel
positions. In certain tires, casing ply material
and ply construction may vary as indicated
on the sidewall of the tire. When changing
or replacing tires, it is preferred that all four
tires are the same construction type (i.e.,
High Performance, All Season, Mud & Snow)
and construction (Radial or Bias Ply). Before
mixing tires of different types on a vehicle in
any configuration, be sure to check the vehicle
Owner’s Manual for its recommendations.
Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturer’s
Association (RMA) definition of mud and
snow tires are marked M/S, M+S, M&S. On
such tires, this designation is molded into the
sidewall. Tires without this notation are not
recommended for mud and/or snow driving.
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and load
rating to the original equipment tires.
Always fit performance snow tires in sets of four (4) for optimum mud & snow traction
and maintenance of vehicle handling
characteristics. If you do not, it may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
It is also important to check the vehicle
Owner’s Manual before mixing or matching
tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles as this may
require special precautions.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more
information on tire replacement precautions. TIRE ROTATION
Tires on your Infiniti vehicle should be rotated
every 7,500 miles or as irregular wear
develops. If irregular wear becomes apparent
or if the wear rate on the tires is perceptibly
uneven, the tires should be rotated in such
a way to alleviate the problem. Check your
vehicle for any mechanical problems and
correct if necessary. Any rotation pattern or
procedure may be followed including those
indicated in the Owner’s Manual. Some tires
have arrows on the sidewall showing the
direction in which the tire should turn. When
rotating this type of tire, care must be taken
to maintain the proper turning direction as
indicated by the arrows. Some vehicles have
different tire sizes specified for front and rear
axles. Tires on these vehicles should not be
rotated side to side (unless they are non-
directional). Where a temporary type spare tire
is available, it should not be included in the tire
rotation schedule. Such tires are intended for
temporary use only.
REPLACING TWO TIRES
If your vehicle was originally equipped with
four tires that were the same size and you are
only replacing two of the four tires, install the
new tires on the rear axle. Placing new tires
on the front axle may cause loss of vehicle
control in some driving conditions and cause
an accident and personal injury.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should
see a tire retailer for advice concerning the
correct size of tire and pressure. Tire size and
pressure will depend on the type and size of
the trailer and hitch utilized, but in no case
must the maximum cold inflation pressure or
the tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire
decal and your Owner’s Manual for further
recommendations on trailer towing.
TIRE ALTERATIONS
Do not perform any alterations on your tires.
Alterations may prevent proper performance,
leading to tire damage, which can result in an
accident. Tires which become unserviceable
due to alterations such as truing, whitewall
inlays, addition of balancing or sealant liquids,
may be excluded from warranty coverage.
Consult your tire warranty.
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IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION¹