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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.
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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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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.
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PASSENGER TIRES AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES LIMITED WARRANTY
Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation warrants Toyo brand pas-
senger tires and light truck tires mounted on vehicles as
original equipment for adjustable conditions as follows:
1. What is covered by the warranty:
Toyo brand passenger and light truck tires are war-
ranted for adjustable conditions other than those listed
under “What Is Not Covered” for the new original
usable tread down to the treadwear indicators (2/32nd"
tread remaining) or for 60 months from the date of
manufacture, whichever comes first. The DOT serial
number on the sidewall of the tire will be used to
determine date of manufacture. This time limit does not
apply to Toyo temporary spare tires. Presence of a
manufacturing anomaly is not necessarily required to
qualify for adjustment. (A) When less than 25% of the original usable tread of
a radial tire, or less than 50% of the original usable
tread of a temporary spare tire has been worn, the
tire will be replaced with a new Toyo tire free of
charge, including mounting and balancing. (Adjust-
ments for ride disturbances or vibration, which can-
not be corrected by balancing are only adjustable in
the first 25% of usable tread.) Service charges or
any applicable taxes are payable by you.
(B) When more than 25% of the original usable tread
of a radial tire, or more than 50% of the original
usable tread of a temporary spare tire has been
worn the user must pay for the cost of a replace-
ment tire based on the amount of tread used. This is calculated by dividing the number of 32nds of an
inch used by the original usable tread depth and
multiplying by the actual current dealer selling
price. Service charges or any applicable taxes are
payable by you.
2. What is not covered by the warranty: (A) Mileage is not warranted.
(B) Damage due to road hazards whether repairable or not (such as cuts, snags, bruises, impact or punc-
tures, improper tire chains) .
(C) Irregular tread wear or rapid tread wear due to failure to rotate the tires at recommended intervals,
or from vehicle misalignment.
(D) Damage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
(E) Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect wheel size, or failure to balance
the tires.
(F) Damage or uneven tread wear from incorrect infla- tion, overloading, fire, theft, defective mechanical
conditions such as brakes, shocks, rims, wreck or
collision, and willful damage or abuse.
(G) Damage, corrosion, or rubber deterioration due to the use of oil-based chemicals, water-based seal-
ers, balancing substances, or flammable gases.
(H) Ride, balance, or vibration complaints after the first 25% of tread wear.
(I) Minor surface blemishes due to weathering and normal wear and tear which do not affect the
serviceability of the tire. (J) Any tire which has been run to destruction while flat.
(K) Tires used in commercial service.
(L) Claims after 5 years from the date the tire was
manufactured.
(M) Tires on vehicles normally operated outside the United States.
(N) Claims made by anyone other than the original retail purchaser of the vehicle.
(O) Tires with the D.O.T. identification number removed or rendered illegible, or branded "used".
(P) Any claim where the tire is not presented and available for Toyo's inspection.
(Q) Any tire for which mileage and tire rotation records are not available or verifiable.
(R) Any tires worn beyond the wear bars (less than 2/ 32" remaining tread) .
(S) Temporary spare tires used at speeds over 50 miles per hour.
(T) Dealer service charges are not covered for routine or required maintenance of the tires such as align-
ments or rotation.
CONSUMER’S OBLIGATION
The consumer is responsible for proper tire care and
maintenance:
(1) Tires must be rotated every 7,500 miles or sooner if upon inspection, irregular or erratic tread wear is begin-
ning to appear. Keep a record of the rotation.
(2) The consumer must maintain the recommended air
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THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of Toyo Tires is Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., 6415
Katella Ave., Suite 200, Cypress, CA 90630.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION!
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, can fail as a result
of punctures, impact damage, improper inflation or other
conditions resulting from use. Tire failures may create a risk
of property damage or personal injury. To reduce the risk
of tire failure, we strongly recommend the following:
WARNING!
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
1. Tire failure due to underinflation, vehicle overload- ing, or use in excess of legal speeds – follow
owner’s manual or tire information placard in your
vehicle.
2. Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting – only specially trained persons should
mount tires.
Refer to Important Tire Safety Information and instruc-
tions contained in this booklet, the tire placard in the
vehicle or the Owner’s Manual.
TOYO TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
pressure in the tires according to Nissan’s recom-
mendation.
(3) The consumer must maintain the vehicle’s alignment in accordance with Nissan’s specifications.
(4) The load capacity of the tires must not be exceeded.
(5) The tire’s maximum speed capability must not be exceeded.
TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY
In the event that you make a claim under the terms of the
warranty, you must:
(1) Present your tires, and your vehicle to an authorized
Toyo Dealer. (Call consumer relations at
(800) 442-8696 or check dealer locator at http://
www.toyo.com for the nearest dealer location.)
(2) Complete and sign the Toyo Standard Claim form provided by the dealer and leave the tire with the dealer
for warranty processing.
NOTE: For your convenience, your nearest authorized Nissan Dealership will also assist you with your tire
service requirements or in obtaining tire warranty
service from the tire manufacturer.
The consumer is entitled to an adjustment in accordance
with the warranty that was in effect when the tire was
installed on the vehicle as original equipment. The adjust-
ment policy provides for replacement with a comparable
new Toyo tire if a Toyo tire becomes unserviceable due to
an adjustable condition verified by Toyo’s inspection of the
tire. Free replacement or a pro-rated charge depends on the remaining usable tread when the tire is presented for
adjustment.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This warranty is limited to the 50 United States, and the
District of Columbia. All implied warranties, including
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur-
pose are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.
All obligations or liabilities for incidental or consequential
damages are hereby excluded (such as loss of time, loss of
use of vehicle, towing charges or road service or inconve-
nience) . 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 limita-
tions or exclusions may not apply to you. No Toyo em-
ployee,
representative 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
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Important: In accordance with Federal Law, this warranty
has been designated as a “Limited Warranty”.
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WHO IS THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of the tires supplied as original equipment on
your new Nissan vehicle is the tire manufacturer or tire
distributor of your specific tires. Nissan is NOT the
warrantor of your original equipment tires. The warrantor
for each of the tire brands which may be installed as original
equipment on your new Nissan is listed below.
■ BFGoodrich Tires
P.O. Box 19026
Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9026
1-877-788-8899
■ Bridgestone and Firestone Tires
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Attn: Technical Services
One Bridgestone Park
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
1-800-TIREBSA (1-800-847-3272)
■ Continental General Tire, Inc.
1800 Continental Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
1-800-847-3349
1-800-461-1776 (In Canada)
http://www.contigentire.com
■ Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear
and Dunlop Tires)
1144 E. Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44316
1-800-321-2136 ■
Michelin North America, Inc.
1 Parkway South
P.O. Box 19001
Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001
1-800-TIRE HELP
(1-800-847-3435) - U. S.
1-800-461-8473 - Canada (outside Quebec)
1-800-565-7638 - Canada (Quebec)
■ Toyo (U.S.A.) Corporation
6415 Katella Ave., Suite 200
Cypress, California 90630
1-800-442-8696
http://www.toyo.com
WHAT IS COVEREDThe tire manufacturer’s warranty for the specific tires
supplied as original equipment on your vehicle may be
found on the preceeding pages.
Please refer to the following pages for important
safety information.
WHAT YOU MUST DOTo obtain information on tire warranties and tire dealer
service locations or for customer service, contact the
appropriate warrantor listed above.
In order to obtain warranty service, you must present the
unserviceable tire to an authorized Nissan dealer or to an
authorized dealer of the warrantor in the United States or
Canada. Their names and addresses are listed in your local
telephone directory. Your Nissan dealer will also assist you
with your tire service requirements or in obtaining tire
warranty service from the tire manufacturer.
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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.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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