2013 INFINITI M HYBRID tire pressure

Check inflation pressures at least once a month and
before long trips. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Always check pressures when the tires are cold (when
the vehicle has been driven less than one mile). If you
must check inflation when the tires are hot, add 4 psi
(27 kPa) to the recommended cold inflation pressure.
Consult your Vehicle Owner’s Manual, vehicle certifica-
tion label or the tire information placard on the driver’s
door edge for the recommended inflation pressure for
your tires.
TREADWEAR INSPECTION
Inspect your tires regularly (for example, each time in-
flation is checked) for sufficient depth in the tread
grooves. This can be done visually very quickly because
your tires feature treadwear indicators (raised areas in
the bottoms of the grooves) at several locations around
the tire. When the tread material has worn down to
these indicators, 2/32nds of an inch of tread groove
depth remains and the tire must be replaced. Any signs
of uneven or irregular wear may indicate the need for a
vehicle alignment or other vehicle suspension service.
TIRE/WHEEL DAMAGE INSPECTION
Inspect your tires for signs of damage to the tread or
sidewalls. Foreign objects embedded in the tread or
torn or m issing chunks of rubber in the trea d or sidewall
may indicate a potential problem.
At the same time, examine your wheels for signs of
damage or abuse. A bent, dented or cracked wheel
should be replaced and the tire mounted on it should be
inspected thoroughly for damage.
TIRE REPAIR
Like any other Goodyear speed-rated, high-
performance tire, the Goodyear Run-Flat tire may be
repaired to correct a puncture in the tread, but PROPER
MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES MUST BE USED. Contact
a Goodyear Run-Flat service facility for information on
proper repairs. For the location of the nearest facility,
call 1-800 RUN-FLAT (1-800- 786-3528).
WARNING
Property damage, serious injury or death may result
from:
● Tire failure due to underinflation or overloading.
Consult your Vehicle Owner’s Manual, tire infor-
mation placard, or vehicle certification label for
your vehicle’s tire inflation and load
specifications.
● Tire failure caused by excessive operation at low
or zero inflation pressure.
● Explosion of the tire/rim assembly due to im-
proper mounting. Only specially trained persons
should mount tires. More than 40 psi (270 kPa)
may be required to seat beads. A safety cage and
clip-on extension air hose must be used if more
than 40 psi (270 kPa) is needed to seat beads.
WARNING
On slippery surfaces such as snow, mud and ice,
never spin tires in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as
indicated on the speedometer . Severe damage –
including tire disintegration and axle failure – may
result from excessive wheel spinning, causing seri-
ous personal injury.
Goodyear Run-Flat tires are designed for use only on
certain original equipment wheels supplied with a
properly operating low tir e pressure-monitoring
system. If applied to a vehicle without a properly
operating low tire pressure monitoring system the
tires may fail when operated in an underinflated
condition, resulting in loss of vehicle control and
possible serious injury or death. Application of
these tires to a vehicle not equipped with specified
operational low tire pressure-monitoring system
constitutes improper and unsafe use of this
product.
LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible for the benefits of this Limited Warranty
if you meet all the following criteria:
●You are the owner or authorized agent of the owner of
new Goodyear Run-Flat (Extended Mobility Technol-
ogy (EMT™) or RunOnFlat™ (ROF) tires and
●Your tires bear Department of Transportation pre-
scribed tire identification numbers and
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●Your tires have been used only on the vehicle on
which they were originally installed according to the
vehicle manufacturer or Goodyear recommendations
and
●Your tires were purchased on or after March 1, 2009.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG?
FREE TIRE REPLACEMENT
Any new Goodyear Run-Flat tire removed from service
due to a covered warranty condition or rendered not
repairable due to a road hazard injury during the first
2/32” treadwear or 12 months from date of purchase,
whichever occurs first, will be replaced at no charge.
Mounting and balancing are included. Repairable punc-
tures will also be repaired at no charge during this
period. (Without proof of purchase, date of manufacture
will be used to determine eligibility.)
PRORATED ADJUSTMENT
A tire not eligible for no-charge replacement that is
removed from service due to a covered warranty condi-
tion or rendered not repairable due to a road hazard
injury will be replaced on a prorated basis.
HOW WILL PRORATED CHARGES BE
CALCULATED?
Replacement price will be calculated by multiplying the
tire’s advertised Retailer selling price at the time of
adjustment by the percentage of usable original tread
that has been worn off. You pay for mounting, balancing
and any other applicable taxes and government-
mandated charges. EXAMPLE: If your disabled tire had an original 8/32
of
usable tread wear and is worn to 4/32 usable tread
remaining, you have used 50% and therefore must pay
50% of the current advertised selling price of the re-
placement tire. If the price of the new replacement tire is
$160, the cost to you would be $80 plus any additional
charges, such as mounting, balancing and any other
applicable taxes and government-mandated charges.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
A. You must present the tire to be adjusted to an autho- rized Goodyear Run-Flat service facility (call 1-800-
786-3528 for locations). Tires replaced on an adjust-
ment basis become the property of The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company or Goodyear Canada Inc.
B. You must pay for taxes and any additional services you order at the time of adjustment.
No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a
Goodyear claim form supplied by an authorized Good-
year Run-Flat service Facility. The form must be com-
pletely filled out, signed by you and where you, the
owner or your authorized agent, presented the tire for
adjustment.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A tire has delivered its full original tread life and the
coverage of this warranty ends when the tread wear
indicators become visible (wornto 2/32”), or six (6)
years from the date of original tire manufacture or new
tire purchase date. (Without proof of purchase, date of
manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.) To maintain the maximum speed capability and perfor-
mance of your vehicle, any Goodyear Run-Flat tire
should be replaced with another Goodyear Run-Flat tire
of identical size and speed rating. If tires with different
speed ratings are installed on a vehicle, they should be
installed with like pairs on the same axle. The speed
capability of the vehicle will become limited to that of
the lowest speed rated tires. It is also recommended
that the lower speed rated tires be placed on the front
axle regardless of which axle is driven to help prevent
potential oversteer.
Any replacement tire provided pursuant to this warranty
will be covered by the Goodyear warranty applicable to
that tire in effect at the time of replacement.
LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty is applicable only in the United
States and Canada.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?
In addition, this limited warranty does not cover the
following:
●Tires submitted for ride disturbance that are worn
beyond the first one thirty-second of an inch (1/32”)
tread depth or beyond six (6) months from the date of
purchase, whichever occurs first, or tires submitted
for ride disturbance due to damages wheels or any
vehicle condition.
●Tires not serviceable because of deterioration result-
ing from operation at low or zero inflation pressure.
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●Goodyear does not warrant or give credit in any ad-
justment transaction for any kind of material added
to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing sub-
stances) after the tire leaves a factory producing
Goodyear tires, nor will it adjust any tire that has
failed as a result of adding such material.
●Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condi-
tion of the vehicle, improper inflation, overloading,
high-speed spin-up, misapplication, misuse, negli-
gence, racing, use of tire chains, improper mounting
or demounting, improper repair, wreck, collision or
fire.
●Any tire that, after leavi ng a factory producing Good-
year tires, has been intentionally altered to change
its appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black tire or
regrooved).
●Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
●Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased
more than four (4) years prior to presentation for
adjustment or, if purchase date cannot be verified,
manufactured more than four (4) years prior to pre-
sentation for adjustment.
●Low tire pressure-monitoring system – refer to manu-
facturer’s warranty.
●Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use, in-
cidental or consequential damages.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
Some states and provinces do not permit the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. No representative, servicing facility or Retailer has au-
thority to make any representation, promise or agree-
ment on behalf of Goodyear, except as stated herein.
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in
service or otherwise become unserviceable due to con-
ditions beyond the control of the manufacturer. This
warranty is not intended as a representation that a tire
failure cannot occur.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state
and in Canada from province to province.
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND
GOODYEAR HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IM-
PLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WAR-
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY GOODYEAR
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED BY LAW.
LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES: IN NO EVENT AND UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL GOODYEAR BE LIABLE TO
THE BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, PUNITIVE OR
OTHER DAMAGE, COST (INCLUDING FOR REPLACEMENT
TRANSPORTATION), EXPENSE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMI-
TATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
TIRE SERVICE LIFE
Tires are designed and built to provide many thousands
of miles of excellent service. For maximum benefit, tires
must be maintained properly to avoid tire damage that
may result in removal from service before the tread is
worn down to minimum depth.
It is not practical to accurately predict the service life of
any specific tire in chronological time since service con-
ditions vary widely. The serviceability of a tire over time
is a function of the storage and service conditions (in-
flation pressure, load, speed, road hazard injury, etc.) to
which a tire is subjected. Consumers should not rely
solely on the appearance of the tire, but should be
aware of any change in dynamic performance such as
increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be a
sign to remove the tire. Therefore, it is essential to have
tires, including spares, inspected regularly (at least
monthly) for proper inflation pressure, damage and
tread wear.
WARNING
Property damage, serious injury or death may result
from:
●TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/ OVER-
LOADING/MISAPPLICATION.
Follow the vehicle owner’s manual or tire placard in
vehicle.
●TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPACT DAMAGE/ IMPROPER
MAINTENANCE.
Tires should be inspected regularly by a qualified
technician for signs of damage, such as punctures or
impacts.
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ELIGIBILITY
You are eligible for the benefits of this limited warranty if
you are the owner or authorized agent of the owner of
new Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology (DSST) tires.
The tires must bear legible Department of Transporta-
tion prescribed tire identification numbers and have
been used only on the vehicle on which they were origi-
nally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s
or Dunlop’s recommendations.
COVERAGE
FREE REPLACEMENT
Any new Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology tire re-
moved from service due to a covered warranty condition
or rendered not repairable due to a road hazard injury
during the first 2/32” treadwear or 12 months from date
of purchase, whichever occurs first, will be replaced at
no charge. Mounting and balancing are included. Re-
pairable punctures will also be repaired at no charge
during this period. (Without proof of purchase, date of
manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.)
PRORATED ADJUSTMENT
A tire not eligible for no-charge replacement that is
removed from service due to a covered warranty condi-
tion or rendered not repairable due to a road hazard
injury will be replaced on a prorated basis. Replacement
price will be calculated by multiplying the tire’s adver-
tised Retailer selling price at the time of adjustment by
the percentage of usable original tread that has been
worn off. You pay for mounting, balancing and any other
applicable taxes and government-mandated charges,
and the cost of puncture repair, if applicable.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A tire has delivered its full original tread life and the
coverage of this warranty ends when the tread wear
indicators bec ome visible, or six (6) year s from the date
of original tire manufacture or new tire purchase date,
whichever occurs first (Without proof of purchase, date
of manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.)
To maintain the maximum speed capability and perfor-
mance of your vehicle, any Dunlop DSST tire should
be replaced with another Dunlop DSST tire of identical
size and speed rating. If tires with different speed rat-
ings are installed on a vehicle, they should be installed
with like pairs on the same axle. The speed capability of
the vehicle will become limited to that of the lowest
speed rated tires. It is also recommended that the lower
speed rated tires be placed on the front axle regardless
of which axle is driven to help prevent potential over-
steer.
Any replacement tire provided pursuant to this warranty
will be covered by the Dunlop warranty applicable to
that tire in effect at the time of replacement.
LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty is applicable only in the United
States and Canada. No Representative, Retailer or Ser-
vicing Facility has authority to make any representation,
promise, or agreement on behalf of Goodyear Dunlop
Tire North America Ltd. (GDTNA), except as stated
herein.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
In addition, this limited warranty does not cover the
following:
●GDTNA does not warrant or give credit in any adjust-
ment transaction for any kind of material added to a
tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing substances)
after the tire leaves a factory producing Dunlop tires,
nor will it adjust any tire that has failed as a result of
adding such material.
●Tires submitted for ride disturbance that are worn
beyond the first (1/32”) tread depth or 6 months
from date of new vehicle purchase.
●Tires not serviceable because of deterioration result-
ing from operation at low or zero inflation pressure.
●Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condition
of the vehicle, improper inflation, overloading, high
speed spin-up, misapplication, misuse, negligence,
racing, use of tire chains, improper mounting or de-
mounting, improper repair, wreck, collision or fire.
●Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
●Any tire that, after leavi ng a factory producing Dunlop
tires, has been intentionally altered to change its
appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black tire or re-
grooved).
●Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased
more than four (4) years prior to presentation for
adjustment or, if purchase date cannot be verified,
manufactured more than four (4) years prior to pre-
sentation for adjustment.
●Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use, in-
cidental or consequential damages.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL WARNING
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual and
Limited Warranty Brochure applies only to the Original
Equipment tires supplied with your vehicle.
In order for Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology
(DSST ) tires to obtain the performance criteria stated
within this Owner’s Manual and Limited Warranty, DSST
tires must be used with parts authorized by your Origi-
nal Equipment Vehicle Manufacturer, such as wheels
and tire pressure monitoring systems.
TIRE PRESS URE MONITORING SYSTEM
The Dunlop DSST tire is a high-performance tire with a
remarkable feature: It can operate for limited distances,
with very low or even no inflation pressure (refer to your
vehicle Owner’s Manual for these limitations). This is an
important benefit, especially if inflation loss occurs at a
location where immediately stopping your vehicle could
be hazardous.
Because these tires ride well even without air pressure,
your vehicle is equipped with a system to alert you when
a tire has low or no air pressure.
MONITORING SYSTEM ALERT
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more informa-
tion on what to do if the tire pressure monitoring system
activates.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system signals an
alert, follow these saf ety precautions to prevent a
loss of vehicle control that could result in serious
personal injury or death:
● Slow your speed as much as possible. Do not ex-
ceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
● Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe
handling maneuvers.
● Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
Remember that when your tires have lost air
pressure, your vehicle’s handling capability is
reduced, particularly during severe maneuvers.
TO PROLONG TIRE LIFE DURING A SYSTEM
ALERT
The DSST tire can be driven at low or zero air pressure
(refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for the limita-
tions). However, the tire may have to be replaced if
driven under such applications. To help prolong the life
of a tire operating under low-inflation conditions, drive
at a speed as far below 50 mph (80 km/h) as possible.
Also, drive the shortest distance possible before obtain-
ing tire service. Taking the se precautions will increase
the chance that your tire will be repairable.
SERVICE AFTER A SYSTEM ALERT
To obtain service after an alert, from the tire pressure
monitoring system, contact your authorized Dunlop
DSST service facility. Trained service personnel will in-
spect your tires to determine if they are in need of repair
or replacement.
To locate your nearest authorized Dunlop DSST service
facility, call 1-800-786-3528.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Because of the unique characteristics of Dunlop
DSST tires, the wheels on which they are mounted
and your vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system,
all tire service work other than routine inflation
maintenance and external inspection must be per-
formed by service personnel at an authorized Dun-
lop DSST service facility.
Do not attempt to mount or dismount extended mo-
bility tires yourself; serious injury or death could
result. Only specially trained persons should mount,
dismount and repair DSST tires.
While most tire maintenance must be performed by an
authorized Dunlop DSST service facility, as noted
above, there are a few basic tire care items you can and
should perform yourself. These are described below.
TIRE INFLATION
Underinflation is the leading cau se of tire failure. It
reduces tire load capacity and allows excessive sidewall
flexing, resulting in high heat generation. Maintaining
proper inflation pressure is the single most important
thing you can do to promote tire performance and maxi-
mize tread life.
Check inflation pressures at least once a month and
before long trips. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Always check pressures when the tires are cold (when
the vehicle has been driven less than one mile). If you
must check inflation when the tires are hot, add 4 psi
(27 kPa) to the recommended cold inflation pressure.
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Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual or the tire placard
on the driver’s door edge for the recommended inflation
pressure for your tires.
TREADWEAR INSPECTION
Inspect your tires regularly (for example, each time in-
flation is checked) for sufficient depth in the tread
grooves. This can be done visually very quickly because
your tires feature treadwear indicators (raised areas in
the bottoms of the grooves) at several locations around
the tire. When the tread material has worn down to
these indicators, 2/32nds of an inch of tread groove
depth remains and the tire must be replaced. Any signs
of uneven or irregular wear may indicate the need for a
vehicle alignment or vehicle suspension service.
TIRE/WHEEL DAMAGE INSPECTION
Inspect your tires for signs of damage to the tread or
sidewalls. Foreign objects embedded in the tread, torn
or missing chunks of rubber in the trea d or sidewall may
indicate a potential problem.
At the same time, examine your wheels for signs of
damage or abuse. A bent, dented or cracked wheel
should be replaced and the tire mounted on it should be
inspected thoroughly for damage.
TIRE REPAIR
Like any other Dunlop speed-rated high performance
tire, the Dunlop DSST tire may be repaired to correct a
nail-hole puncture in the trea d, but proper materials and
procedures must be used. Contact an authorized Dun-
lop DSST service facility for information on proper re-
pairs.
WARNING
Serious injury or death may result from:
● Tire failure due to underinflation or overloading.
Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual or the tire
placard on the driver’s door edge for your vehicle’s
tire inflation and load specifications.
● Tire failure caused by excessive operation at low
or zero inflation pressure.
● Explosion of the tire/rim assembly due to im-
proper mounting. Only specially trained persons
should mount tires. More than 40 psi (270kPa) may
be required to seat beads. A safety cage and clip-on
extension air hose must be used if more than 40 psi
(270kPa) is needed to seat beads.
WARNING
On slippery surfaces such as snow, mud and ice,
never spin tires in excess of 35 mph (55km/h) as
indicated on the speedometer . Severe damage –
including tire disintegration and axle failure – may
result from excessive wheel spinning, and could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING
Dunlop DSST tires are designed for use only on cer-
tain original equipment wheels supplied with a
properly operating low tire inflation pressure moni-
toring system. If applied to a vehicle other than a
so-equipped vehicle, the tires may fail when oper-
ated in an underinflated condition, which could re-
sult in loss of vehicle control and possible serious
injury or death. Application of these tires to a ve-
hicle not equipped with specified original equip-
ment wheels and an operational low tire inflation
pressure monitoring system constitutes improper
and unsafe use of this product.
For assistance in locating the nearest Dunlop DSST Ser-
vice Center, call the Dunlop DSST Service Locator hotline
at (800)-786-3528.
For assistance in locating the nearest Dunlop Retailer,
look in the Yellow Pages under Tire Retailers.
If additional assistance is required:
In the United States:
Call (800)321-2136, or write:
Dunlop Consumer Relations Department
Dept. 728
1144 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44316-0001
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6. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
To make a claim under this Policy concerning any tire
which is covered by this Policy, you must present your
claim with the tire to any Continental or General brand
tire retailer or vehicle retailer authorized to handle
Continental/General brand tires. For the nearest Conti-
nental or General brand tire retailer, check the Yellow
Pages, or use the Continental or General brand Internet
address, or one of the “800” numbers shown under “For
Client Assistance.” To be eligible for the terms of this
Policy, you need to present your new vehicle registration
form or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of pur-
chase. Tires replaced on an adjustmentbasisbecome
the property of Company. You will be required to sign the
Company Limited Warranty Claim Form or retailer re-
placement sales receipt.
You are responsible for payment of all applicable taxes
demounting, mounting and balancing charges set forth
under this Policy. You are also responsible for payment
of local tire-disposal fees and any parts or service re-
gardless of mileage or months of service. This includes
payment for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road ser-
vice, valve stems and tire repairs.
Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air
pressure and for proper maintenance of the tire.
THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of Continental and General brand tires is
Continental Tire North America, Inc., 1830 McMillan
Park Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707.
For Client A ssistance:
1-800-847-3349 (Nationwide)
1-800-461-1776 (In Canada)
http://www.generaltire.com
http://www.continentaltire.com
SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and in-
structions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the
Important Tire Safety Information in this booklet
may result in tire failure or explosion causing seri-
ous personal injury or death.
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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 m anual may result in tire
failure or explosion caus ing serious personal injury or
death. For your safety, comply with the following:
TIRE INFLATION
Keep tires inflated to the pressures recommended on
the tire data placard. (See your OWNER’S MANUAL for
location.) These inflation 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, IN-
CLUDING THE SPARE, WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AT LEAST
ONCE A MONTH BEFORE DRIVING.
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in im-
proper vehicle handling and may cause rapid and ir-
regular tire wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle
control and serious personal injury. Therefore, inflation
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 PRESS URE WHEN TIRES ARE HOT
If you must add air when your tires are hot, add four
pounds per square inch (psi) (28kPa) above the recom-
mended cold air pressure. Recheck the inflation pres-
sure 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 underinflated. Use an accurate tire gauge to check
pressures. Never allow children to air up tires.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE COR-
RECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS. For re-
placement tires, the correct inflation pressure will be
provided by your tire retailer. If not, refer to the vehicle
decal.
Underinflation produces extreme flexing of the side-
walls and builds up heat which may result in sudden tire
destruction and serious person al injury. Overinflating
can cause the tire to be more susceptible to impact
damage.
LOAD LIMITS
DO 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 op-
erate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or the
maximum speeds justified by the driving conditions.
Excessive speeds or racing can cause heat buildup in a
tire leading to possible f ailure and serious personal
injury.
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. How-
ever, at high speeds, ev en with the correct inflation
pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more difficult 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 avail-
able 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 retailer 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.
SPEED SYMBOLS - are shown on the sidewall of some
tires. The following table shows the maximum speed
corresponding to the symbol.
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