tires TOYOTA TACOMA 2020 Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)

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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING (UTQG)
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (“UTQG”) standards are intended to
assist you in making an informed choice in your purchase of passenger
car tires by providing information indicating relative performance in th\
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areas of treadwear, wet stopping traction, and temperature resistance.
All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.•
Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire tested under controlled conditions on
a specified government test track. For example, a tire graded
200 would wear twice as long on the government course as a
tire graded 100. It is wrong to link treadwear grades with your
projected tire mileage. The relative performance of the tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use and may vary
due to driving habits, service practices, differences in road
characteristics, and climate.
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Traction - The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA, A, B,
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
• Temperature - The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperatures can cause the materials of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance that all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 139. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.

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• DOT Quality Grades - All passenger car tires must conform to
federal requirements in addition to these grades.
DOT SERIAL NUMBER SYSTEM
TIRE REGISTRATION
Your original equipment tires are registered through the vehicle
manufacturer.
When you purchase replacement Toyo brand tires, the seller is
required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to
present you with a tire registration form. Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.

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provides a registration card at no charge to all Toyo Tires dealers. The
dealer must fill in the dealer name, address, and serial numbers of
the tires purchased. You, the buyer, should then fill in your name and
address, place a stamp on the form, and mail it to the pre-addressed
location on the form. Be sure to have your dealer complete their portion
of the registration card included in this Limited Warranty at the time
of purchase. The information contained in the registration card is an
important means to notify you in the event of a product recall.
If you prefer, you may register your tires on our web page at www.
toyotires.com and select “Tire Registration.” Be prepared to provide
the name and address of the dealer, the quantity of tires, and the DOT
serial numbers from the sidewall of the tires.
IMPORTANT! If self-registering tires, make sure to include all letters
and numbers (up to 12 digits) following the letters “DOT” on the tire’s
sidewall near the bead. If you see only four letters next to the letters\

“DOT”, look on the other side of the tire for the full DOT number.

FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
For service assistance or information, contact your nearest Toyo
Tires dealer.

If you need assistance, please contact your authorized Toyo Tires
retailer. To locate an authorized Toyo Tires dealer, use our dealer
locator at www.toyotires.com, or contact Toyo Tires Consumer
Relations at:
TOYO TIRE U.S.A. CORP.
P.O. Box 6052
Cypress, California 90630-5249
(800) 442-8696
(6:30am to 5:00pm Pacific Time)

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Original Equipment Tires For Passenger Car,
Temporary Spare And Light Truck Tires
Limited Warranty
As you know, many safety, comfort and performance features
went into the design of your new vehicle – and your tires. At
Yokohama, every tire we engineer incorporates the highest
safety and comfort features in conjunction with the most
enhanced performance capabilities. And, to ensure your
complete satisfaction, Yokohama has enclosed this Limited
Warranty brochure for your tires. As the original equipment
tire manufacturer for your vehicle, Yokohama wants to offer its
support in helping you properly maintain and service your
tires and ensure you have the correct contact information in
the unlikely event of a tire issue. For customer assistance in
the US please call 1-800-722-9888 and in Canada please call
(888) YOKOTEL.
This limited warranty provides for tire replacement under certain
specified conditions. This policy applies to original equipment tires
used in normal highway service displaying warrantable conditions.
Tires that become unserviceable or wear out because of neglect or
mistreatment are excluded from Yokohama warranty coverage.
Warranty Eligibility
This warranty applies to every YOKOHAMA original equipment
passenger car, light truck, and temporary spare tire bearing the
YOKOHAMA brand name and complete DOT serial identification
number. Eligible tires must be used on the vehicle on which they were
originally equipped in conformance with the vehicle manufacturer ’s
recommendations.
What Is Not Warranted
Tires that have become unserviceable for the following reasons:
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Road hazard injuries or damages, caused to the tire by obstacles
and debris such as cuts, punctures (whether repairable or not),
snags, bruises, tears, or impact breaks.

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• Improper repairs or repairs that have failed.
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Improper inflation or other maintenance abuses.
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Incorrect mounting of the tire, or tire/wheel imbalance.
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Mechanical irregularities in the vehicle such as wheel
misalignment, worn, or faulty parts.
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Accident, corrosion, vandalism, fire, or damage caused by nature.
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Tires used on vehicles in racing or special applications.
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Non-speed-rated temporary spare tires used over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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Tires worn out [2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining].
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Tires that have been retreaded.
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Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
installed.
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Improper storage
What Is Warranted
Tires that have become unserviceable for reasons other than stated
above will be replaced in accordance with this warranty.
If a warrantable condition is found, tires will be replaced
as follows: 1.
Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires (Other than
Temporary Spare Tires)
- When a tire becomes unserviceable during the first 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) of original usable tread depth or 12 months
from date of vehicle purchase, whichever comes first, it
will be replaced with a comparable new YOKOHAMA tire
free of charge. During this period, tires will be mounted and
balanced without charge. Other service charges such as
tire rotation, alignment or applicable taxes are payable by
the customer.
- When a tire has worn past the above specified period for free replacement, the customer must pay for the cost of a
new comparable YOKOHAMA passenger car or light truck
tire on a pro-rated basis. The dealer shall determine this
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by the current retail selling price of that tire at the time of
warranty replacement. The costs of mounting, balancing
and any other service charges or applicable taxes are
payable by the customer.
-The tire is covered by this warranty for the life of the original
usable tread (the original tread depth down to the level of
tread wear indicator bars molded at 2/32 inch or 1.6 mm) or
for 48 months from the date of vehicle purchase, whichever
comes first. This time period does not represent the
expected service life for tires covered by this warranty.
2.
Temporary Spare Tires
- When the original tread of a YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare
tire used in temporary highway service on the vehicle in
which it was originally equipped, is worn not more than
1/32 inch or 0.8 mm, the tire will be replaced with a new
YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare tire free of charge, without
charge for mounting and balancing the new tire. Additional
service charges are payable by the customer.
-Temporary Spare tires worn in excess of 1/32 inch or 0.8
mm but less than 2/32 inch or 1.6 mm, will be replaced and
the customer charged 50% of the current retail selling price
of the tire. The costs of mounting, balancing and any other
service charges are payable by the customer.
Limitations and Exclusions
All implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of
this written warranty.
All obligations or liabilities for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of \
vehicle use or any other incidental or consequential damages are
hereby excluded. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply.

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YOKOHAMA’S Obligations
Replacements qualifying under the warranty will be made by an
authorized YOKOHAMA retail tire dealer and will be handled quickly
Participating dealers in the US may be found at www.yokohamatire.
com/dealer-locator or by calling 1-800-722-9888 and choosing
menu option 1. Participating dealers in Canada can be found at
www.yokohamatire.ca.
Customer’s Obligations
The customer must present the claim tire, together with the vehicle on
which it was used, to an authorized YOKOHAMA retail tire dealer. Tires
replaced on a warranty basis become the property of YOKOHAMA
TIRE CORPORATION.
The customer is required to pay the adjusted price of the new tire
(dealer’s current retail selling price at the time of adjustment less credit
allowance) and taxes. The customer is responsible for any payments
arising out of dealer service such as mounting, balancing, tire rotation\
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and alignment UNLESS SPECIALLY INCLUDED IN THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY.
To obtain a free-replacement warranty, the customer must present
proof of vehicle purchase date either by the new vehicle invoice or
license registration.
Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state.
YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare Tire
High Pressure Spare Operating Instructions
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail due to improper
maintenance or service factors. Tire failure may create a risk of
property damage and serious or fatal injury. For your safety, please
follow the instructions below.
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temporary use only and must not be used continually as a
regular tire.
2.
Avoid driving over obstacles that may damage the tire through
impact or cutting, such as potholes, glass, metal, etc.
3.
Speed must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for non-speed-rated
Temporary Spare tires.
4.
A tread life of up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) can be expected
depending on road conditions and your driving habits. To
conserve tire tread life, the spare should be returned to the trunk
as soon as the standard tire can be repaired or replaced.
5.
Because the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire was
specifically designed for your car, it should not be used on any
other vehicle.
6.
Do not use snow chains on your YOKOHAMA high pressure
spare. This could cause damage to your vehicle.
7.
When the tread wear indicator appears on the tire, replace it only
with the same type spare tire.
8.
Check the tire’s cold inflation pressure monthly and maintain at 60
psi (4.2 kg/cm2) even when not in use. Do not inflate over 60 psi.
9.
The YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire should not be used
with any other rim nor should standard tires, wheel covers, or
trim rings be used on the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare
tire rim on which the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire was
originally installed.
Important Safety Information
All tires require owner maintenance regardless of how well a tire
is constructed. Operational damages such as punctures, impact
damage, cuts, incorrect inflation, etc., may cause tire failure and
subsequent personal injury and/or property damage. Simple
operational and maintenance practices, as listed below, will
reduce the chances of tire problems.
Tire Inspection
Visually inspect your tires frequently for any tire damage such
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operation. This must be done immediately after any known or
suspected contact with an object in the road, a pothole, road
irregularity or after severe braking. Refer these conditions to a
reputable tire service center for repair or replacement. Never drive
on a tire if such conditions appear.
Tire Loading
Never exceed the maximum vehicle load limit listed on the vehicle
placard, tire information label or in the owners manual. Be aware of the\

load carrying limits molded into the tire’s sidewall and do not exceed
those limits. Maximum load can only be carried at the maximum cold
inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.
Speed Limits
Regardless of the speed capability of your tires, never exceed lawful
speeds or speeds dictated by driving conditions.
Hazards
Objects in the road that could damage your tires should be safely
avoided. These objects include: potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood
debris and the like. Unavoidable contact should prompt a thorough
tire inspection.
Air Pressure
Air pressure maintenance is critical to tire service life. Tire pressures
must be checked frequently when tires are cold (before operation, cool
to the touch) and no less than once per month and before extended
operation. Use a tire gauge to check pressure and maintain it per the
vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations (on vehicle placard or in
owner’s manual). Do not reduce pressure when tire is hot and do not
inflate a cold tire higher than limits molded on the tire’s sidewall. Do not
overlook spare tire inflation pressure.
Tire Tread
Tires must be replaced when the depth of the tread reaches 2/32
inch (1.6 mm). YOKOHAMA tires are manufactured with tread wear
indicators molded into the tire grooves which indicate tread wearout. As
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traction is reduced during rainfall and winter road conditions. Visual tire
inspection therefore becomes more crucial as the tires wear out.
Hard Braking
You must inspect your tires after any hard braking situations or after
tires have slid on the pavement. This can cause a flat spot or other
damage to the tread of the tire.
Spinning•
Do not allow tires to spin at speeds greater than 35 mph
(56.3km/h) if vehicle becomes stuck.
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Do not stand behind a spinning tire while attempting to push
a vehicle.
Speed and force can cause a tire to disintegrate and explode and may
cause property damage and/or personal injury.
Recommended Tire Rotation
Front and rear tires perform differently and consequently YOKOHAMA
recommends tire rotation to ensure even wear and lengthen tread life.
In the absence of the vehicle manufacturer’s instruction, YOKOHAMA
recommends that its tires be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) for
normal applications.
WARNING SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM: •
Tire failure due to underinflation, overinflation, or overloading –
follow owner’s manual or tire placard in vehicle.
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Explosion of the tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting –
only specially trained persons should mount tires.
THERE IS DANGER IN INSTALLING A TIRE OF ONE RIM
DIAMETER ON A RIM OF A DIFFERENT RIM DIAMETER •
Always replace a tire on a rim with another tire of exactly the same
rim diameter designation and suffix letters. For example, a 16 inch
tire goes with a 16 inch rim. Never mount a 16 inch size diameter
tire on a 16.5 inch rim.