
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 representation, 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 circumstances is this warranty a representation that a 
tire failure cannot occur.
This warranty gives you specifi c 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 authorized 
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 fi lled out completely and signed by you, 
the owner of the tire presented for adjustment, or your 
authorized agent.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDEThe easiest way to help ensure satisfactory mileage and 
performance from your Dunlop tires is to give them a simple 
but frequent inspection for proper infl  ation, even treadwear, 
and the presence of any damage.
DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION 
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper infl ation pressure is necessary for optimum tire 
per-formance, safety and fuel economy. To maintain proper 
infl ation pressure, frequently check tires (when they are 
cool) with an accurate tire pressure gauge.*
For example, it is diffi cult to tell just by looking at radial 
tires whether they are underinfl ated.
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with 
radial tires, it is diffi cult to notice when a tire has gone 
fl at or nearly fl at since the “feel” of the vehicle does not 
change signifi cantly.
*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinfl ation 
always requires expert inspection to determine the 
source of leakage and tire removal to determine 
repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER attempt to reinfl ate 
a tire that has been run severely underinfl ated.
Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curbing, 
impacts or partial bead unseating. Some fi  tment causes for 
air loss are (1) incomplete bead seating, (2) bead tearing 
caused by a machine tool due to insuffi cient lubrication 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 infl ation pressure at the level 
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer as shown 
on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual:Underinfl ation is the leading cause of tire failure and 
may result in severe cracking, component separation or 
“blowout.” It reduces tire load capacity, allows excessive 
sidewall fl  exing and increases rolling resistance, resulting in 
heat and mechanical damage. Maintaining proper infl ation 
pressure is the single most important thing you can do to 
ensure tire durability and maximum treadlife.
Overinfl ation increases stiffness, which may deteriorate 
ride and generate unwanted vibration. Overinfl ation 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 vehicle 
can cause poor handling, increased fuel consumption and 
may cause tire failure.
Never fi t your vehicle with new tires that have less load 
capacity than shown on the vehicle tire placard and 
remember 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 fi  t P-Metric tires to 
light trucks that specify LT-type replacement tires.
DON'T SPIN YOUR TIRES EXCESSIVELYAvoid 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 
tire explosion resulting in vehicle damage and/or serious 
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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 explosion 
causing serious personal injury or death. For your safety, 
comply with the following:
TIRE INFLATIONKeep tires infl ated to the pressures recommended on 
the tire data placard. (See your OWNER’S MANUAL for 
location.)  These infl  ation pressures must be maintained as 
a minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure 
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 infl ation 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, infl ation 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 infl ation 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 underinfl ated. Use an accurate tire gauge to check 
pressures. 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 infl ation pressure will 
be provided by your tire dealer, if not, refer to the vehicle 
decal. 
Underinfl  ation produces extreme fl  exing of the sidewalls and 
builds up heat which may result in sudden tire destruction 
and serious personal injury. Overinfl  ation can cause the tire 
to be more susceptible to impact damage.
LOAD LIMITSDO NOT OVERLOAD. DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED 
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 justifi ed by the driving conditions. 
Excessive speeds or racing can cause heat buildup in a tire 
leading to possible failure and serious personal injury.
Correct infl ation pressure is especially important. 
However, at high speeds, even with the correct infl ation 
pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more diffi cult 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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