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WHO IS COVEREDThe owner of a BFGoodrich Passenger or Light Truck tire
which bears the BFGoodrich name and complete DOT
identification number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
BFGoodrich Passenger and Light Truck tires, used in
normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally
fitted and in accordance with the maintenance recommen-
dations and safety warnings contained in the owner’s
manual and in the Important Tire Safety Information Sec-
tion 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 COVEREDTires 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 BFGOODRICH 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 compa-
rable new BFGoodrich 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 and 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 benefi-
cial to the user) or after 12 months from date of purchase,
the user must pay the cost of a comparable new
BFGoodrich passenger or light truck replacement tire on
a pro rata basis. The dealer 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 BFGoodrich Brand
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 and applicable
taxes are payable by the user.
BFGOODRICH TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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16BFGOODRICH TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO
When making a claim under the terms of this warranty, the
consumer must present the tire to an authorized BFGoodrich
Dealer. To locate an Authorized Tire Dealer, check the
yellow pages under “Tire Dealers - 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 EXCLUSIONSTHIS WARRANTY DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPENSA-
TION FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF USE OF VE-
HICLE, INCONVENIENCE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGE.
TIRES PRESENTED FOR CLAIM REMAIN THE PROP-
ERTY OF THE CONSUMER AND BFGOODRICH
BRAND ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS
OF, OR DAMAGE TO, TIRES WHICH ARE IN THE
CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF A BFGOODRICH TIRE
DEALER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTION FOR
WARRANTY ADJUSTMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A DIS-
PUTED CLAIM, THE CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE
TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION.
NO BFGOODRICH REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE
OR DEALER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR
IMPLY ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREE-
MENT, WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF
THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND PROV-
INCE TO PROVINCE.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your vehicle owners manual, the information on the
sidewall of your tires, the vehicle tire information placard
and the Important Tire Safety Information section of this
booklet for essential safety and maintenance information.THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of BFGoodrich Tires is Michelin North
America, Inc. 1 Parkway South, P.O. Box 19001, Greenville,
South Carolina 29602-9001.
For Consumer Assistance, Please Call Toll Free:
1-877-788-8899
Or Write:
Consumer Relations
P.O. Box 19026, Greenville, SC 29602-9026
DANGERDisregarding any of the safety precautions and instruc-
tions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the Important
Tire Safety Information in this booklet may result in tire
failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or
death.
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ELIGIBILITY
You are covered under the terms of this warranty if you are
the first retail purchaser or authorized agent of the first retail
purchaser of any new Bridgestone or Firestone tire bearing
the Bridgestone or Firestone name and Department of
Transportation (DOT) assigned identification number, pro-
duced after July 3, 1994 (274), and if your tire has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was originally installed
in non-commercial service and is of a size equivalent to or
greater than that specified by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS & FOR
HOW LONG
If, (i) before wearing down to 2/32nds of an inch of tread
depth remaining (i.e., worn down to the top of the built-in
indicators in the tread grooves), (ii) before 6 years from the
date of purchase (proof of purchase required), or (iii)
before 6 years from the date of manufacture (whichever
occurs first), any Bridgestone or Firestone tire covered by
this warranty becomes unusable for any reason within the
manufacturer’s control, such tire will be replaced with an
equivalent Bridgestone or Firestone tire on the basis set
forth below.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to: A. Road Hazards. Including, without limitation, puncture, cut, impact
break, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
B. Continued use while run flat or under acute under- inflation. C. Improper Use or Operation.
Including, without limitation, improper inflation pres-
sure, overloading, use of an improper rim, vehicle
misalignment, tire/wheel assembly imbalance or other
vehicle conditions, worn suspension components,
improper mounting or demounting, misuse, misap-
plication, negligence, tire spinning, tire chain dam-
age, chemical contamination, fire or other externally
generated heat, water or other material trapped
inside the tire during mounting, tire alteration, racing
or competition purposes, improper insertion of seal-
ant, balance or filler materials.
D. Improper Repair.
2. Ride disturbance claims submitted after 1/32nd inch of treadwear or for 4 or more tires from the same vehicle.
3. The cost of applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
4. Tires purchased and normally used outside the conti- nental United States.
5. Claims for weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from the date of purchase (proof of purchase required) or if
not known, 4 years from the date of manufacture.
6. Failure to observe any of the safety and maintenance precautions contained in the “Important Tire Safety
Information” section of this booklet.
This warranty is in addition to and/or may be limited by any
other applicable written warranty concerning special tires
or situations you may have received.
“LIMITED WARRANTY” Bridgestone and
Firestone Brand Passenger & Light
Truck Tires
REPLACEMENT PRICE
Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this
warranty will be replaced free of charge during the first
25% of treadwear or within the first 12 months after
purchase (Proof of Purchase and Purchase Date are
required), whichever occurs first.
During the free replacement period, mounting and balanc-
ing are included free of charge.
After the free replacement period, to determine the re-
placement price, the percent of used treadwear is multi-
plied by the owner-user’s regular buying price. Taxes,
mounting, balancing, and other service charges will be
added to the adjustment replacement price.
IN CANADA, the tire will be adjusted at dealerships
(subject always to dealer discretion) at a predetermined
“Adjustment Price”.
Replacement Warranty . If you receive a tire under this
warranty, it will be covered by the warranty then given on
that tire.
Where to go. See your Bridgestone or Firestone retailer
listed in Yellow Pages under Tire Dealers-Retail.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state and in
Canada from province to province.
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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20DUNLOP PASSENGER TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. No
representative or dealer has authority to make any repre-
sentation, promise, or agreement on behalf of Goodyear
Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd. (GDTNA), 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 circum-
stances 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 and in
Canada province to province.
HOW DO YOU OBTAIN AN
ADJUSTMENT?
A. You must present the tire to be adjusted to an autho- rized Dunlop service facility. Tires replaced on an
adjustment basis become the property of Goodyear
Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd. or Goodyear Canada
Inc.
B. You must pay for taxes and any additional services you order at the time of adjustment.
C. You must submit your claim on a GDTNA claim form supplied by an authorized Dunlop service facility. The
form must be filled out completely and signed by you,
the owner of the tire presented for adjustment, or your
authorized agent.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The easiest way to help ensure satisfactory mileage and
performance from your Dunlop tires is to give them a simple
but frequent inspection for proper inflation, even treadwear,
and the presence of any damage.
DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for optimum tire per-
formance, safety and fuel economy. To maintain proper
inflation pressure, frequently check tires (when they are
cool) with an accurate tire pressure gauge.*
For example, it is difficult to tell just by looking at radial tires
whether they are underinflated.
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with
radial tires, it is difficult to notice when a tire has gone flat
or nearly flat since the “feel” of the vehicle does not change
significantly.
*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinflation
always requires expert inspection to determine the
source of leakage and tire removal to determine
repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER attempt to reinflate
a tire that has been run severely underinflated.
Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curb-
ing, impacts or partial bead unseating. Some fitment causes
for air loss are (1) incomplete bead seating, (2) bead
tearing caused by a machine tool due to insufficient lubri-
cation or improper adjustment, (3) leaking valve core or
rubber valve components. These should be replaced when
problems are detected and whenever tires are replaced.
Always maintain inflation pressure at the level rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer as shown
on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual: Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may
result in severe cracking, component separation or “blow-
out.” It reduces tire load capacity, allows excessive sidewall
flexing and increases rolling resistance, resulting in heat
and mechanical damage. Maintaining proper inflation pres-
sure is the single most important thing you can do to ensure
tire durability and maximum treadlife.
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may deteriorate
ride and generate unwanted vibration. Overinflation also
increases the chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLECheck your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the load
limits. Overloading your vehicle places stress on your tires
and other critical vehicle components. Overloading a ve-
hicle can cause poor handling, increased fuel consumption
and may cause tire failure.
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have less load
capacity than shown on the vehicle tire placard and re-
member that optimum rim width is important for proper tire
load distribution and function.
The maximum load capacity stamped on the sidewalls of P-
Metric tires is reduced by 10 percent when used on a light
truck, utility vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-Metric tires to light
trucks that specify LT-type replacement tires.
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
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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 punc-
ture 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 fail-
ure resulting from: improper mounting or demount-
ing, 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 spin-
ning, 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 cov-
erage 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 op-
erated 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 General Tire dealer 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 competi-
tive 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 MERCHANT-
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN-
CLUDING, 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 IM-
PLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
NO COMPANY EMPLOYEE, RETAILER OR DEALER
HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY WARRANTY,
REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF COMPANY EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ALL CONSEQUENTIAL AND
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH
IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLU-
SION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.5. COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONSAny replacement qualifying under this Adjustment Policy
will be made by any General brand authorized dealer or
vehicle dealer authorized to handle General brand tire
adjustments. Company will replace the tire pursuant to the
terms of this Adjustment Policy.
6. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONSTo make a claim under this Policy concerning any tire which
is covered by this Policy, you must present your claim with
the tire to any General brand tire dealer or vehicle dealer
authorized to handle General brand tires. For the nearest
General brand tire dealer, check the Yellow Pages, or use
the General brand Internet address, or one of the “800”
numbers shown under “For Customer Assistance.” To be
eligible for the terms of this Policy, you need to present your
new vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales invoice
showing date of purchase. Tires replaced on an adjust-
ment basis become the property of Company. You will be
required to sign the Company Limited Warranty Claim
Form or dealer replacement sales receipt.
You are responsible for payment of all applicable taxes
demounting, mounting and balancing charges set forth
under this Policy. You are also responsible for payment of
local tire-disposal fees and any parts or service regardless
of mileage or months of service. This includes payment for
tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems
and tire repairs.
GENERAL TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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25GENERAL TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air pres-
sure and for proper maintenance of the tire.
THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of General brand tires is Continental
Tire North America, Inc., 1800 Continental Blvd.,
Charlotte, NC 28273.
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-847-3349 (Nationwide)
1-800-461-1776 (In Canada)
http://www.generaltire.com
SAFETY WARNINGDisregarding any of the safety precautions and instruc-
tions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the Important
Tire Safety Information in this booklet may result in tire
failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or
death.
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WHO IS COVEREDThe owner of a Michelin Passenger or Light Truck tire
which bears the Michelin name and complete DOT identi-
fication 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 recommenda-
tions 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 docu-
mented by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If
no proof of purchase, coverage will be based on date of
manufacture.WHAT IS NOT COVEREDTires 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 compa-
rable 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 balanc-
ing 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 benefi-
cial 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 dealer shall determine the charge by multiply-
ing 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.
MICHELIN TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DOWhen making a claim under the terms of this warranty, the
consumer must present the tire to an authorized Michelin
Dealer. To locate an Authorized Tire Dealer, check the
yellow pages under “Tire Dealers - 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 COMPENSA-
TION FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF USE OF VE-
HICLE, INCONVENIENCE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGE.
TIRES PRESENTED FOR CLAIM REMAIN THE PROP-
ERTY OF THE CONSUMER AND MICHELIN ACCEPTS
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE
TO, TIRES WHICH ARE IN THE CUSTODY OR CON-
TROL OF A MICHELIN TIRE DEALER FOR THE PUR-
POSES OF INSPECTION FOR WARRANTY ADJUST-
MENT. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE
CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR
FURTHER INSPECTION. NO MICHELIN REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR
DEALER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY
ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT,
WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF THIS
WARRANTY.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND PROV-
INCE TO PROVINCE.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your vehicle owners manual, the information on the
sidewall of your tires, the vehicle tire information placard
and the Important Tire Safety Information section of this
booklet for essential safety and maintenance information.
THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of Michelin Tires is Michelin North America,
Inc. 1 Parkway South, P.O. Box 19001, Greenville, South
Carolina 29602-9001.
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-TIRE HELP (800-847-3435) - U. S.
1-800-461-8473 - Canada (outside Quebec)
1-800-565-7638 - Canada (Quebec)
DANGERDisregarding any of the safety precautions and instruc-
tions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the Important
Tire Safety Information in this booklet may result in tire
failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or
death.
MICHELIN TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY