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ELIGIBILITYYou are eligible for the benefits of this policy if you are the 
owner or authorized agent of the owner of new Goodyear
highway auto and light truck tires bearing Department of 
Transportation prescribed tire identification numbers, and 
if your tires have been used only on the vehicle on which
they were originally installed according to the vehicle 
manufacturer’s recommendations.
COVERAGE (REPLACEMENT FREE)Any new Goodyear highway radial auto tire or radial light 
truck tire, except Unisteel radial light truck tires, covered by 
this policy, that does not deliver satisfactory highway 
service due to a workmanship or material related condition
(see Adjustment Policy Limitations) during the first 25% of 
usable treadwear, or twelve months from date of purchase, 
whichever comes first, will be replaced with a comparable
new Goodyear tire without charge.  Mounting and balanc- 
ing are included. 
Any Goodyear temporary spare tire that does not deliver 
satisfactory highway service due to a workmanship or
material related condition during the first 50% of usable 
tread depth (1/32 of an inch) will be replaced with a 
comparable new Goodyear temporary spare tire without
charge.  Mounting is included.  After the first 50% of usable 
treadwear, you pay only an adjustment charge for the 
treadwear received, plus any mounting charge.
COVERAGE (PRORATED ADJUSTMENT)Tires not eligible for no charge adjustment that do not 
deliver satisfactory service due to a workmanship or mate- 
rial related condition will be replaced with comparable new
Goodyear tires on a pro rata basis.  The replacement price 
will be calculated by multiplying the current Goodyear 
“predetermined price for adjustment” or current advertised
price at adjustment location (whichever is lower) by the 
percentage of usable original tread that has been worn off 
at the time of the adjustment.  You pay for mounting,
balancing, and an amount equal to the full current Federal 
Excise Tax applicable to the comparable new replacement 
tire. 
The “predetermined price for adjustment,” available at all 
Goodyear Auto Service Centers and participating dealers, 
fairly represents the actual regular retail selling price of the 
comparable tire at the time of adjustment.  If a “predeter-
mined price for adjustment” is not available, adjustment will 
be based on the price at which you are entitled to buy at the 
time of adjustment. 
A tire has delivered its full original tread life and this 
warranty ends when the treadwear indicators become 
visible, regardless of age or mileage. DEFINITION OF COMPARABLE TIRE 
A “comparable” new Goodyear tire may either be the same 
line of tire or, in the event the disabled tire is out of
production, the same basic construction and quality with 
different sidewall or tread configuration. 
If a higher priced tire is accepted as replacement, the 
difference in price will be additional. 
Any tire replacement under this warranty will be covered by 
the Goodyear warranty in effect at time of replacement. 
ADJUSTMENT POLICY LIMITATIONS 
This limited warranty is applicable only in the United States 
and Canada. 
No representative or dealer has authority to make any 
representation, promise, or agreement on behalf of 
Goodyear, except as stated herein. 
The following are not covered by this policy:
• Goodyear does not warrant and will not give credit in 
any adjustment transaction for any kind of material
added to the tire after leaving a Goodyear factory, nor 
will it adjust any tire which has failed as a result of 
adding any such material.  (Example:  Tire fillers,
sealants, or balancing substances.)
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• Irregular wear or tire damage due to: • Road hazards (including punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.).
• Wreck, collision, or fire. 
• Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spinup,  mis-application, misuse, negligence, racing, chain
damage or improper mounting or demounting. 
• Mechanical condition of the vehicle. 
• Ride disturbance after the first 25% of usable treadwear or due to damaged wheels or any ve- 
hicle condition. 
• Temporary spare tires used on vehicle used in racing and on passenger cars in special applica- 
tions, such as police pursuit service. 
• Any tire intentionally altered after leaving a Goodyear factory to change its appearance.  (Example:  White 
inlay on a black tire.) 
• Tires with weather cracking which were purchased more than four (4) years prior to presentation for 
adjustment.  If you have no proof of purchase date, 
tires manufactured four (4) or more years prior to
presentation are not covered. 
• Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the  vehicle or consequential damage. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages so the above limita- 
tions or exclusion may not apply to you.THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of Goodyear tires is The Goodyear Tire 
& Rubber Company, 1144 E. Market Street, Akron, 
Ohio 44316. 
For Customer Assistance: 
1-800-321-2136 (Nationwide)
SAFETY WARNINGFollow safety precautions and instructions contained
in the Owner’s Manual, tire placard in the vehicle or the 
Important Tire Safety Information in this booklet. Disre-
garding tire safety information may result in tire failure 
or explosion causing serious personal injury or death. 
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in service 
or otherwise become unserviceable due to conditions 
beyond the control of the manufacturer.  This warranty is
not intended as a representation that a tire failure cannot 
occur.
OWNER’S  OBLIGATIONSa. You must present the tire to be adjusted to a Goodyear 
Auto Service Center or Goodyear Tire Dealer.  (Please 
consult your telephone directory for locations.)  Tires 
replaced on an adjustment basis become the property
of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. 
b. You must pay for taxes or any additional service you  order at the time of adjustment.
c. No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a 
Goodyear claim form (supplied by Goodyear dealer or 
Auto Service Center) completely filled out and signed
by you, the owner of the tire presented for adjustment, 
or your authorized agent.
LEGAL RIGHTSThis warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail due to 
improper maintenance or service factors. This could create 
a risk of property damage and serious or fatal injury.
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions 
contained in this manual may result in tire failure or explo- 
sion causing serious personal injury or death. For your
safety, comply with the following:
TIRE INFLATIONKeep tires inflated to the pressures recommended on the 
tire data placard. (See your OWNER’S MANUAL for 
location.)  These inflation pressures must be maintained as
a minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pres- 
sure rating indicated on the tire sidewall. 
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURES ON ALL YOUR TIRES, 
INCLUDING THE SPARE, WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AT
LEAST ONCE A MONTH BEFORE DRIVING. 
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 a month and always prior
to long distance trips. 
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold. The tires 
are cold when your vehicle has been driven less than a mile 
at moderate speed after being stopped for three or more
hours.
CHECKING PRESSURE WHEN 
TIRES ARE HOT
If you must add air when your tires are hot, add four pounds 
per square inch (psi) (28kPa) above the recommended 
cold air pressure. Recheck the inflation pressure when the 
tire is cold. 
For Example Only: 
Gauge reading of hot tire: 32psi 
If recommended pressure is: 30psi
Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4psi = 34psi 
Check cold pressures as soon as possible, at least by the 
next day. Never “bleed” air from hot tires as your tire will be 
underinflated. Use an accurate tire gauge to check pres-
sures. Never allow children to air up tires. 
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE 
CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS. 
For replacement tires, the correct inflation pressure will
be provided by your tire dealer, if not, refer to the vehicle 
decal. 
Underinflation produces extreme flexing of the sidewalls 
and builds up heat which may result in sudden tire destruc-
tion and serious personal injury. Overinflation can cause 
the tire to be more susceptible to impact damage.
LOAD LIMITS
DO NOT OVERLOAD. DRIVING ON ANY OVER- 
LOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS.  Never load your tires 
beyond the load carrying limits molded into the sidewall of 
the tires or the maximum vehicle load limit as shown on the 
vehicle tire data placard, whichever is less. Overloading  causes heat to build up which can lead to sudden tire 
failure and serious personal injury.
SPEED LIMITS AND SPEED RATED 
TIRES
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS.  
Never 
operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or the 
maximum speeds justified by the driving conditions. Exces- 
sive speeds or racing can cause heat buildup in a tire
leading to possible failure and serious personal injury. 
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, there is a greater chance of 
causing tire damage than at the 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 your spare 
tire and see your tire dealer at once. 
Tire speed ratings do not imply that a vehicle can be 
safely driven at the maximum speed for which the tire is 
rated. In addition, some damages or improper repairs 
may cause a speed-rated tire to lose its speed rating.
Exceeding the tire’s maximum speed rating 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 with 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. 
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire  manufacturers/warrantors.
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TREAD WEAR INDICATORS (WEAR BARS): Tires 
contain Tread Wear Indicators (Wear Bars) in the grooves 
of the tire tread which   show up when only 
2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread is remaining. 
At this stage, your tires must be replaced. Tires 
worn beyond this stage are dangerous.
HAZARDSObjects in the road that threaten a tire should be safely
avoided. These objects are potholes, glass, metal, rocks, 
wood debris and the like. Unavoidable contact should 
prompt a thorough tire inspection.
You may not always recall hitting an object that can 
damage or injure your tires.  If while driving your vehicle 
experiences any unusual vibrations, ride disturbance or
noise and/or you suspect that possible damage to the tires 
or vehicle has occurred.    DO NOT JAM OR LOCK YOUR 
BRAKES!    Rather reduce your speed and drive with 
caution until you can safely pull off the road.  Stop and 
inspect the tires.  If the tire is underinflated or damaged, 
deflate, remove the tire and rim assembly and replace it
with your spare.  If you cannot detect a cause, have the 
vehicle towed to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to have 
the vehicle inspected.
REPAIRING, MOUNTING AND 
DEMOUNTING OF TIRES
Do not attempt to repair, mount or demount a tire 
yourself.   Tire changing can be dangerous and must be 
done by professionally trained persons using proper tools 
and procedures as specified by the Rubber Manufacturers
Association (RMA).   Follow these mounting recom- 
mendations.   Your tires should be mounted on wheels of 
correct size and type and which are in good, clean condi-  tion. Bent, chipped or rusted wheels may cause tire dam- 
age. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign 
materials.  
Have your dealer check the wheels before 
mounting new tires.   Mismatched tires and rims can 
explode during mounting. Also, mismatched tires and rims 
can result in dangerous tire failure on the road. If a tire is
mounted by error on the wrong-sized rim, do not remount 
it on the proper rim - scrap it. It may be damaged internally 
(which is not externally visible) by being dangerously
stretched and could fail on the highway. 
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are 
mounted, have new valves of the correct type installed.
Tubeless tires must be mounted only on wheels de- 
signed for tubeless tires, i.e., wheels which have safety 
humps or ledges. 
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 
DEALER 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 manufac- 
turer 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 dealer 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 dealer for assistance. 
CAUTION -   Never, under any circumstance, intro- 
duce a flammable substance into a tire.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCINGWheel 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 imme-
diately. Tires which have been run underinflated will show 
more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread. 
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire  manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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