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ELIGIBILITYYou are covered under the terms of this warranty if  you 
are the fi rst retail purchaser or authorized agent of the fi rst 
retail purchaser of any new Bridgestone or Firestone tire 
bearing the Bridgestone or Firestone name and Department 
of Transportation (DOT) assigned identifi cation number, 
produced 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 specifi ed 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 fi rst) , 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 fl at or under acute under-
infl ation.C. Improper Use or Operation.
  Including, without limitation, improper infl ation 
pressure, overloading, use of an improper rim, 
vehicle misalignment, tire/wheel assembly imbalance 
or other vehicle conditions, worn suspension 
components, improper mounting or demounting, 
misuse, misapplication, negligence, tire spinning, 
tire chain damage, chemical contamination, fi re 
or other externally generated heat, water or other 
material trapped inside the tire during mounting, tire 
alteration, racing or competition purposes, improper 
insertion of sealant, balance or fi ller 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 
continental 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 fi  rst 25% 
of treadwear or within the fi rst 12 months after purchase 
(Proof of Purchase and Purchase Date are required) , 
whichever occurs fi rst.
During the free replacement period, mounting and balancing 
are included free of charge.
After the free replacement period, to determine the 
replacement price, the percent of used treadwear is 
multiplied 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 RIGHTSThis warranty gives you specifi c 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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personal injury to you or a bystander. Never exceed 35 
mph/60 km/h as indicated on your speedometer. Use a 
gentle backward and forward rocking motion to free your 
vehicle for continued driving. Never stand near or behind a 
tire spinning at high speed as, for example, while attempting 
to push a vehicle that is stuck or when an on-the-car spin 
balance machine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEARAlways remove tires from service when they reach two 
thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32") remaining tread depth. 
All new tires have treadwear indicators which appear as 
smooth banks in the tread grooves when they wear to 
the two thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32") level. Many wet 
weather accidents result from skidding on bald or nearly 
bald tires. Excessively worn tires are also more susceptible 
to penetrations.
SIDEWALL TREATMENTSDunlop sidewalls are specially compounded to resist ozone 
cracking or weather-cracking.
Use a mild soap solution to clean sidewalls, white striping 
or lettering, and rinse off with plain water. Instruct service 
per-sonnel and customers never to apply any other material 
to enhance sidewall appearance. These may degrade rubber 
and remove inherent ozone resistance.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGEFrequent inspection of your tires for signs of damage and 
their general condition is important for safety. If you have 
any questions, have your tire dealer inspect them. Impacts, 
penetrations, cracks, knots, bulges, or air loss always 
require tire removal and expert inspection. Never perform 
a temporary repair or use an innertube as a substitute for a 
proper repair. Only qualifi ed persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIRNOTE: Dunlop does not warrant any inspection or repair 
process. The repair is entirely the responsibility of the 
repairer and should be made in accordance with established 
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) procedures.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT 
YOUR OWN TIRES
Serious injury may result from explosion of tire/rim 
assembly due to improper mounting procedures. Follow 
tire manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter 
to rim surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine or 
place in safety cage. STAND BACK and never exceed 
40 psi to seat beads. Never use a volatile substance or 
a rubber “donut” (also known as a bead expander or “O-
Ring”) to aid bead seating. Only specially trained persons 
should mount tires.
DON’T MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES 
AND TYPES ON THE SAME AXLE
For optimum handling and control, Dunlop recommends 
fi tment of four (4) tires of the same type and size unless 
otherwise specifi ed by the vehicle manufacturer.
FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL 
GUIDELINES:
Fit newest tires on rear axle. If radials and non-radials must 
be fi tted to the same vehicle, fi t radials on rear axle. Never 
mix radials and non-radials on the same axle. When fi tting 
snow tires or all-season tires to performance vehicles, 
always fi t in sets for four. Do not fi t tires with different 
speed ratings.
Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire combinations can 
cause instability. When changing tire sizes, always consult 
dealer for optimum rim width and carefully check vehicle/tire 
clearances.
RETREADED TIRESRetreaded passenger and light truck tires are not warranted 
by Dunlop for any reason. Dunlop speed ratings and U.S. 
Department of Transportation test compliance certifi  cations 
are voided for retreaded tires.
DO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SUSPENSION, 
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE
AND ROTATE YOUR TIRES
Lack of rotation, worn suspension parts, underinfl  ation/over-
infl ation, wheel imbalance, and misalignment can cause 
vibration or irregular tire wear. Rotate your tires according 
to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations or at 
maximum intervals of 6,000 miles/10,000 km.
LIGHTWEIGHT TEMPORARY 
SPARE TIRES IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
•  Limit vehicle speed when using the lightweight 
temporary spare tire to 50 mph/80 km/h or less.
•  Check the infl ation pressure before using and at least 
weekly. Maintain cold tire pressure in accordance with 
that molded on the tire sidewall or found in your vehicle 
owner’s manual. When infl ating or adding air to light-
weight temporary spare tire, be very careful, since the 
smaller tire volume can gain pressure quickly. Leave 
valve core in place and add infl ation air in short bursts. 
Check the pressure often with an in-line or hand gauge 
until the specifi ed pressure is reached.
•  The lightweight temporary spare tire may lower ground 
clear-ance when used. Reduce speed and avoid driving 
over large obstacles or through chuckholes and other 
road hazards.
•  Check your car owner’s manual for other special 
clearance precautions when using the lightweight 
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WHAT  IS COVERED AND FOR HOW 
LONG
Nissan* warrants to correct defects in materials or 
workmanship, or for failure due to normal wear and 
tear, of all replacement Genuine Nissan Original 
Equipment  muffl er assemblies, Genuine Nissan 
vehicle suspension system shock absorbers and strut 
assemblies  installed on Nissan vehicles only, except 
as described under the caption below, “WHAT IS NOT 
COVERED”. THE LIFETIME FEATURE OF THIS 
WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IF the parts are purchased 
and paid for by the owner of the vehicle on which they are 
installed, and only if they are installed by an authorized 
Nissan dealer, for as long as the original purchaser of the 
replacement muffl  er assembly, shock absorber and/or 
strut assembly owns the Nissan vehicle on which the 
parts are installed.
IMPORTANT: The lifetime feature of this warranty does 
not apply to parts (a) paid for in whole or in part by Nissan, 
to include warranty replacement, campaigns or goodwill 
adjustments, or (b) which are paid for under the terms of any 
service contract. Such parts are instead warranted against 
defects in material or workmanship only (but not failure due 
to normal wear and tear) for 12 months or 12,000 miles 
from the date of installation or purchase, whichever is earlier. 
In no case shall the warranty from defects in material or 
workmanship end prior to the end of the applicable Nissan 
New Vehicle Limited Warranty on the Nissan vehicle on 
which the parts are installed, had the part(s) been installed 
in the vehicle at manufacture.
*Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, 
TN 37068-5003 which provides consumer service for Nissan vehicles 
in the United States.
GENUINE NISSAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MUFFLER, GENUINE NISSAN SHOCK
 ABSORBER AND STRUT LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER 
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS
Extra Expenses - Limitations of Damages
This warranty does not cover incidental or 
consequential damages such as loss of the use of 
a vehicle, substitute transportation, inconvenience 
or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE 
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how 
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations 
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c 
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary 
from state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for it any 
other warranty, obligation or liability in connection with the 
part(s) subject to this express limited warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVEREDThis warranty does not cover:
1.  Genuine Nissan Key Value® Muffl er Assemblies.
2.  Shock absorbers and strut assemblies installed before 
July 1, 1999. Muffl er assemblies installed before 
October 1, 1999.
3.  Motorsports Parts and Genuine NISMO R-Tune parts 
are sold "AS IS" without warranties, express or implied 
unless expressly prohibited from doing so by applicable 
law, in which case the warranty is the minimum provided 
by law.
4. Damage or failure(s) of parts resulting from:
• Misuse (your OWNER'S MANUAL is your guide to 
proper use.)
• Accident, theft, fi re, driving through water.
• Salt, sand, fl ood or other environmental conditions.
• Modifi cation or improper repair of the part or of the 
vehicle in which the part is installed.
• Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to 
parts supplied by Nissan.
5. Salvage Title. This warranty does not apply and is 
rendered VOID if the vehicle is issued a "salvage," 
"fl ood," or similar title under any state's law after the 
part(s) is purchased unless state law expressly states 
otherwise. (This exclusion does not extend to new 
Genuine Nissan Original Equipment muffl  er assemblies, 
Genuine Nissan  shock absorbers or strut assemblies 
purchased and installed in the vehicle after the issuance 
of a "salvage," "fl ood," or similar title.)
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