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replacement of parts, such as wheel alignment, are
covered only during the first 12 months or 12,000
miles, whichever comes first.
■ REFRIGERANT RECHARGE ONLY
Refrigerant recharge not associated with the repair or re-
placement of a warranted part is covered only during the
first 12 months, regardless of the mileage.
NO CHARGEWarranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts and/or
labor (except for batteries and tires, in which case you may pay
certain charges as noted above or as described in the appli-
cable tire warranty found later in this booklet). Any needed
parts replacement will be made using genuine Nissan
or Nissan approved new or remanufactured parts.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE■ You must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer in
the United States or Canada during regular business hours
at your expense in order to obtain warranty service. The
names and addresses of authorized Nissan dealers are
listed in telephone directories.
■ If you require warranty service outside of the United States
(see terms under caption “APPLICABILITY”), contact an
authorized Nissan dealer in that country. Note that com-
plaints related to failure to comply with proper use of the
vehicle as described in the applicable OWNER’S MANUAL
(including the lack of availability or use of proper fuel and
fluids), or the vehicle’s lack of compliance with local regu-
lations or environmental requirements of any country (other
DRIVETRAIN
Drive shafts, final drive housing and all internal parts,
propeller shafts, universal joints, bearings, seals and gas-
kets.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Air bags and related electronic control systems.
■ CORROSION COVERAGE (PERFORATION FROM
CORROSION)
Any body sheet metal panel supplied by Nissan found to
have developed perforation (rust-through) due to corro-
sion in normal use is covered for 60 months, regardless of
mileage, except for those items listed under “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED”. No additional rust proofing applications
are required. Perforation is a condition in which any body
sheet metal panel has corroded from one surface through
to another.
■ ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BATTERY COVERAGE
The coverage period is 36 months or 36,000 miles, which-
ever comes first. A defective original equipment battery
which is unserviceable within the first 12 months and
36,000 miles will be replaced free of charge. After 12
months but within 24 months and 36,000 miles, you will
pay 50% of the replacement battery’s suggested retail
price plus any applicable taxes. After 24 months but within
36 months and 36,000 miles, you will pay 75% of the
replacement battery’s suggested retail price plus any ap-
plicable taxes. Nissan will pay the rest, including all labor to
remove and replace the defective battery.
■ TOWING COVERAGE
If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted
part, towing service to the nearest authorized
Nissan dealer is covered for 36 months or 36,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
■ ADJUSTMENTS
Service adjustments not usually associated with the
2006 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
than the U.S., the listed U.S. territories or Canada) are not
covered by this warranty.
MAINTENANCE AND RECORDSAs a condition of this warranty, you are responsible for properly
using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle as outlined in your
OWNER’S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTE-
NANCE GUIDE, and maintaining copies of all maintenance
records & receipts for review by Nissan. Failure to do so is likely
to result in the denial of warranty coverage.
Evidence of the performance of the required maintenance
should be kept and presented as proof of such maintenance in
connection with related warranty repairs. To assist you in
maintaining appropriate records, the maintenance log located
in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE can be
used along with supporting repair invoices, receipts and other
such records.
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(See following page for
"WHAT IS NOT COVERED." )

62006 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS NOT COVEREDDAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
ACCIDENTS, MISUSE OR ALTERATIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion
resulting from:
■ Accident, theft, fire, driving through water (including en-
gine water ingestion) or misuse (Proper use is outlined in
your OWNER’S MANUAL).
■ Alteration, tampering or improper repair.
■ Installation of non-Nissan approved accessories or com-
ponents.
■ Improper installation of any Nissan approved or aftermar-
ket accessory or component.
■ Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in material
or workmanship.
■ Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips or
scratches.
ALTERED OR UNCERTAIN ODOMETER MILEAGE
This warranty does not cover repair of any vehicle or any part
of a vehicle of which the odometer mileage has been altered,
or the odometer repaired or replaced and the actual vehicle
mileage cannot be correctly and readily determined.
SALVAGE TITLE
This limited warranty does not apply to any vehicle, and is
rendered void if the vehicle is (or ever has been) issued a
“salvage” or similar title under any state’s law; or has ever been
determined to be a “total loss” or equivalent by any insurance
company, such as by payment of a cash payment of claim in lieu
of repairs because of a determination that the cost of repairs
exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion
resulting from:
■ Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain), tree sap, salt,
hail, wind-storm, lightning, flood or other environmental
conditions.
■ The items listed below are not covered under corrosion coverage (perforation from corrosion).
• Exhaust system components.
• Corrosion of outer trim parts, such as moldings. How- ever, corrosion of outer trim parts is warranted for
12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first.
• Corrosion other than perforation, such as cosmetic or surface corrosion due to defects in materials or
workmanship. This is covered under the Basic Cov-
erage of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Special bodies or equipment not manufactured or
supplied by Nissan.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
LACK OF OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion
resulting from:
■ Lack of performance of proper maintenance services as
outlined in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE.
■ Use of improper or dirty fuel, fluids or lubricants.
■ Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to parts
supplied by Nissan.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance services
as specified in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE such as engine tune-up; cleaning and polishing;
wheel alignment; headlight aiming; replacement of filters,
replacement of windshield wiper inserts, lubricants, coolant;
worn brake shoes, pads, drums and rotors and worn clutch
discs.
SEAT BELTS, TIRES, DROP-IN BEDLINERS AND
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Seat belts, tires, drop-in bedliners and the emission control
system are not covered by this warranty, but are covered by
separate warranties.
(See following pages for separate warranties which may
apply to your Nissan, such as those covering vehicle emis-
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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
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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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CONDITIONS & EXCLUSIONS
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BRIDGESTONE/
FIRESTONE, INC. DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF TIME, OR
LOSS OF VEHICLE USE, OR INCONVENIENCE.
Some states do no allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-
tion or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only to consumers actually using the
tire in the United States and Canada. For warranty condi-
tions outside the United States and Canada, see your local
Bridgestone or Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be enlarged or
altered by anyone.
Important: In accordance with Federal Law, this warranty
has been designated as a “Limited Warranty”. Nothing in
this warranty is intended to be a representation that tire
failures cannot occur. This warranty is given by Bridgestone/
Firestone, Inc., One Bridgestone Park, Nashville, TN 37214
and in Canada by Bridgestone Canada, Inc., 5770
Hurontario St. Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5R 3G5.
OWNER-USER’S OBLIGATIONIt is owner-user’s obligation to operate tires within tire load
and specification limits and at cold air pressures specified by your vehicle manufacturer for load and speed according
to individual tire size, type, and load capacity. It is also the
owner-user’s obligation to maintain proper alignment of
wheels, and to maintain proper tire/wheel assembly bal-
ance.
In case of adjustment claim, owner-user must present the
tire to a Bridgestone or Firestone retailer, complete and
sign the customer section of the Bridgestone/Firestone,
Inc. warranty claim form, and pay appropriate replacement
price, taxes and service charges.
We strongly recommend that you have your Bridgestone or
Firestone retailer inspect tires any time you notice irregular
or uneven treadwear or every 5,000 miles or at vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended mileage, if sooner.
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 WARRANTORThe warrantor of Bridgestone and Firestone tires is:
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., ATTN: Technical Ser-
vices, One Bridgestone Park, Nashville, TN 37214.
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-847-3272
SAFETY INFORMATIONAny tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use
as a result of punctures, impact damage, improper
inflation, overloading, or other conditions resulting
from use or misuse. Tire failure may create a risk of
serious personal injury or property damage. To reduce
risk of tire failure, we strongly recommend you read and
follow all safety information contained in the Important
Tire Safety Information section contained in this book-
let, the tire placard in the vehicle or the Owner’s
Manual.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible for the benefits of this Limited Warranty if:
• You are the owner or authorized agent of the owner ofnew Dunlop highway auto, light truck or temporary
spare tires supplied as original equipment on your
vehicle, and
• Your tires bear Department of Transportation pre-
scribed tire identification numbers and your tires have
been used only on the vehicle on which they were
originally installed according to the vehicle manufac-
turer or Dunlop recom-mendations, and
• Your vehicle was purchased on or after March 1, 2003.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG?
FREE TIRE REPLACEMENT
Any Dunlop tire eligible under the provisions of this limited
warranty and removed from service due to a covered
warranty condition during the first 2/32" treadwear or 12
months from date of purchase, whichever occurs first, will
be replaced with a comparable new Dunlop tire at no
charge. Mounting and balancing are included. (Without
proof of purchase, date of manufacture will be used to
determine age.)
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
Any Dunlop temporary spare tire eligible under the provi-
sions of this limited warranty and removed from service due
to a covered warranty condition during the first 50 percent
of usable treadwear will be replaced with a comparable
new Dunlop temporary spare tire at no charge, including
mounting.
PRORATED ADJUSTMENT
A tire not eligible for no-charge replacement that is re-
moved from service due to a covered warranty condition
will be replaced with a comparable new Dunlop tire on a
prorated basis.
DUNLOP PASSENGER TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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, balancing and applicable
taxes.
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 percent and, therefore, must
pay 50 percent of the current advertised selling price of the
replacement tire. If the price of the new replacement tire is
$80, the cost to you would be $40 plus any additional
charges such as mounting, balancing and applicable taxes.
WHAT IS A COMPARABLE TIRE?
A comparable new Dunlop tire may either be the same line
of tire or, in the event that the tire is not available, a tire of
the same basic construction and quality with a different
side-wall or tread configuration. If a higher priced tire is
accepted as replacement, the difference in price will be at
an additional charge to you.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSA tire has delivered its full original treadlife and the cover-
age of this warranty ends when the treadwear indicators
become visible (worn to 2/32"), or six (6) years from the
date of original tire manufacture or new tire purchase date.
(Without proof of purchase, date of manufacture will be
used to determine age.)
Any replacement tire provided pursuant to this warranty will
be covered by the Dunlop warranty in effect at the time of
replacement.
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.
• Dunlop does not warrant or give credit in any adjust- ment transaction for any kind of material added to a tire
(e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing substances) after
the tire leaves a factory producing 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 de-
mounting, 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 Dunlop tires has been intentionally altered to change its ap-
pearance (e.g., white inlay on a black tire, regrooving or
siping).
• 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 (4) years prior to presentation for
adjustment.
• Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use, inci- dental or consequential damages.
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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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