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ELIGIBILITYYou are eligible for the benefi ts 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 identifi cation 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 fi rst 25% of 
usable treadwear, or twelve months from date of purchase, 
whichever comes fi rst, will be replaced with a comparable 
new Goodyear tire without charge.  Mounting and balancing 
are included.
Any Goodyear temporary spare tire that does not deliver 
satisfactory highway service due to a workmanship or 
material related condition during the fi rst 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 fi rst 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 material 
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 “predetermined 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 confi guration.
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 fi llers, 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 fi re.
  •  Improper infl  ation, 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 fi rst 25% of usable 
treadwear or due to damaged wheels or any vehicle 
condition.
  •  Temporary spare tires used on vehicle used in racing 
and on passenger cars in special applications, 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 
limitations 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. 
Disregarding 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 fi lled out and signed 
by you, the owner of the tire presented for adjustment, 
or your authorized agent.
LEGAL RIGHTSThis warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may 
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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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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TREAD WEAR INDICATORS (WEAR BARS): Tires 
contain Tread Wear Indicators (Wear Bars) in the 
grooves of the tire tread which show up when only 
2/32nds of an  inch (1.6mm) of tread is remaining. At 
this stage, your tires must be replaced. Tires worn 
beyond this stage are dangerous.
HAZARDSObjects in the road that threaten a tire should be safely 
avoided. These objects are potholes, glass, metal, rocks, 
wood debris and the like. Unavoidable contact should 
prompt a thorough tire inspection.
You may not always recall hitting an object that can damage 
or injure your tires.  If while driving your vehicle experiences 
any unusual vibrations, ride disturbance or noise and/or 
you suspect that possible damage to the tires or vehicle 
has occurred.  DO NOT JAM OR LOCK YOUR BRAKES! 
 
Rather reduce your speed and drive with caution until you 
can safely pull off the road.  Stop and inspect the tires.  If 
the tire is underinfl ated or damaged, defl ate, remove the 
tire and rim assembly and replace it with your spare.  If you 
cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest 
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
REPAIRING, MOUNTING AND
DEMOUNTING OF TIRES
Do not attempt to repair, mount or demount a 
tire yourself. Tire changing can be dangerous and 
must be done by professionally trained persons using 
proper tools and procedures as specifi ed by the Rubber 
Manufacturers Association (RMA) . Follow these 
mounting recommendations. Your tires should be 
mounted on wheels of correct size and type and which are 
in good, clean condition. Bent, chipped or rusted wheels 
may cause tire damage. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign materials. Have your dealer check the 
wheels before mounting new tires. Mismatched tires 
and rims can explode during mounting. Also, mismatched 
tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on the 
road. If a tire is mounted by error on the wrong-sized rim, 
do not remount it on the proper rim - scrap it. It may be 
damaged internally (which is not externally visible) by being 
dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted, 
have new valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires 
must be mounted only on wheels designed for tubeless 
tires, i.e., wheels which have safety humps or ledges.
Never perform a temporary repair, use an innertube or 
inject sealant as a permanent substitute for a proper 
repair. Only qualifi ed persons should repair tires.
Be sure that all your valves have suitable valve caps. This 
will keep valve cores clean and clear and guard against 
leakage.
REPAIRS - WHENEVER POSSIBLE, SEE A TIRE 
DEALER AT ONCE. Some tire manufacturers do not 
warrant any inspection or repair process. The repair is 
entirely the responsibility of the repairer. Punctures in the 
tread of a passenger tire which do not exceed 1/4 of an inch 
(6mm) in diameter can usually be repaired by following the 
Rubber Manufacturer's Association (RMA) Passenger and 
Light Truck Repair procedures. Contact the manufacturer of 
your tires for its position and assistance as to the acceptable 
location for a proper repair and the repair of speed rated 
tires. Do not use plug repairs. They may cause further 
damage to the tire. They are not always air tight and 
the plug may fail. Do not exceed posted speed limits on 
any repaired tire. Certain tire manufacturers speed ratings are voided if the tire is repaired.
Although a tire was properly repaired, internal structural 
damage resulting from the puncture may have occurred.  
Sometime later the damage may cause the tire to be 
removed from service.
If the tire has a puncture in the tread which exceeds 1/4 inch 
(6mm) , the tire must be replaced. If any tire has sustained a 
puncture, have the tire inspected internally by a tire dealer 
for possible damage that may have occurred.
Improper mounting and infl ation procedures can cause an 
explosion of the tire/rim assembly. Only specially trained 
persons should perform these tasks. Contact your tire store 
or dealer for assistance.
CAUTION - Never, under any circumstance, 
introduce a fl ammable substance into a tire.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCINGWheel alignment and balancing are important for safety 
and maximum mileage from your tires. Check how your 
tires are wearing at least once a month. If your tires are 
wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the tire 
wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect 
excessive vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment 
or balance. These conditions not only shorten the life of 
your tires, but adversely affect the handling characteristics 
of your vehicle which could be dangerous. If you detect 
irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and 
balance checked immediately. Tires which have been run 
underinfl ated will show more wear on the shoulders than 
in the center of the tread.
*  Provided by and published at the request of the tire 
manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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