
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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temporary spare tire provided in your vehicle.
•  Because your lightweight temporary spare tire was 
specifi  cally designed for your car, it should not be used 
on any other vehicle.
•  Do not use snow chains on your lightweight temporary 
spare tire. This could cause damage to your vehicle.
•  Your lightweight temporary spare has very limited wear 
potential (up to 300 miles/500 km) .
•  In order to conserve tire treadlife, the lightweight 
temporary spare tire should be returned to your trunk 
as soon as the standard tire has been repaired or 
replaced. Never use the spare if treadwear indicator 
(TWI) bars are exposed or it is worn to the last 2/32" 
tread depth.
•  Do not use your original equipment lightweight 
temporary spare tire on any other than its original 
equipment rim. The replacement lightweight temporary 
spare tire must match the original equipment tire 
removed from your lightweight temporary spare rim. 
Check the tire for the lightweight temporary spare tire 
size marking designation and compare size markings 
with those found on both your original lightweight 
temporary spare and rim.
NOTE: Your original equipment lightweight temporary 
spare tire and rim combination is not the same size as the 
other tires and rims with which your vehicle is equipped. 
Standard tires, snow tires, conventional wheel covers or 
rim rings should not be fi  tted to your lightweight temporary 
spare tire rim or assembly.
•  Improper mounting can cause tire/rim assembly 
explosion and serious injury. Tire Fitters: Follow tire 
manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter to 
rim diameter. Mount the lightweight temporary spare 
tire only on a rim originally fi  tted with a temporary spare 
of the same size. Lubricate beads and rim contact 
surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine or 
place in a safety cage. STAND BACK; infl ate in short 
DUNLOP PASSENGER TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
bursts with extension hose, clip-on chuck on in-line 
gauge. Never exceed 40 psi to seat beads or use 
a volatile substance or a rubber “donut” to aid bead 
seating. Only specially trained persons should mount 
lightweight temporary spare tires.
Dunlop brand tires are serviced by The Goodyear Tire & 
Rubber Company and Goodyear Canada  Inc. through 
authorized Dunlop outlets.
You must go to an authorized Dunlop outlet for replacement 
tires and all warranty service.
THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of Dunlop tires is Goodyear/Dunlop N.A. 
Limited at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44136-
0001
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR 
INFORMATION:
• FIRST CONTACT THE NEAREST 
DUNLOP RETAILER.
• IF ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED:
IN THE UNITED STATES:
Call (800) 321-2136, or write:
Goodyear/Dunlop Consumer Relations
Dept. 728
1144 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44316-0001
IN CANADA:
Call (800) 387-3288, or write:
Goodyear/Dunlop Consumer Relations Department
450 Kipling Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5E1
SAFETY WARNINGSSerious injury or property damage may result from:
•  TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/
OVERLOADING:
  Follow the owner’s manual, tire placard in vehicle, 
or Important Tire Safety Information located in this 
booklet.
•  EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO 
IMPROPER MOUNTING:
  Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
•  FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON APPROVED 
RIMS.
•  FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL ASSEMBLIES 
COMPLETELY BEFORE DEMOUNTING.
•  TIRE SPINNING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES SUCH 
AS SNOW, MUD, ICE, ETC. DO NOT SPIN TIRES 
IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH (55 KPH) , AS INDICATED 
ON THE SPEEDOMETER. PERSONAL INJURY 
AND SEVERE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM 
EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING, INCLUDING TIRE 
DISINTEGRATION OR AXLE FAILURE.
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