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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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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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