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If you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your local
participating BFGoodrich® tire retailer listed in the Yellow Pages, or
visit our web site listed below for dealer locations. If further assistance
is required, contact:
IN USA IN CANADA
877-788-8899 888-871-4444
or write:
Michelin North America, Inc.
Attention: Consumer Relations
Department
Post Office Box 19001
Greenville, SC 29602-9001or write:
Michelin North America (Canada), Inc.
2500 Daniel-Johnson Blvd., Suite 500
Laval, Quebec
H7P 6G2
or visit:
www.bfgoodrichtires.comor visit:
www.bfgoodrichtires.ca
WARNING!
For safety and good performance, you must take care of your tires.
Follow the safety information and instructions contained in this
Owner ’s Manual.
Your Vehicle:Year Make/Model
Your Tire Size:
Tire Purchase Date:
Recommended Pressures: Front
Rear
Correct tire pressure is very important. Proper inflation pressures may be
found in the vehicle owner ’s manual or on the vehicle tire information
placard. Check cold tire pressures at least once each month. For further
technical information on BFGoodrich® tires, consult a participating
BFGoodrich® tire retailer.
MNA, P.O. BOX 19026, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29602-9026
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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BRIDGESTONE® - FIRESTONE®
TIRE MAINTENANCE, SAFETY and WARRANTY MANUAL ORIGI-
NAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER and LIGHT TRUCK TIRES Includ-
ing RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology
Congratulations!
Your new vehicle comes equipped with quality BRIDGESTONE or
FIRESTONE brand tires.
To ensure optimum tire performance and reduce the risk of a tire failure,
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC strongly recommends
you read and follow all maintenance and safety information contained in
this manual. In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and main-
tenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional.
Inflate.
Check your tire pressure monthly.
Rotate.
Rotate your tires as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or every
5,000 miles.
Evaluate.
Routinely look for signs of tread wear or damage.
TIRE CARE BASICS
Quick Reference Guide to Maintenance for All Tires, Including the
Spare.
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Tires can lose 1 psi (pound per square inch) per month under normal
conditions.Additionally, tires can lose 1 psi for every 10° F temperature
drop.
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Just a look won’t do it.One of these tires is actually 10 psi under-inflated.
Your eyes can deceive you, so rely on a good tire gauge for an accurate
reading.
Look for the manufacturer ’s recommended tire pressure listed on the
sticker usually located on the driver ’s-side door edge or door jamb area.
Example:
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This chart shows you how underinflation can create an overload on
tires.Check your tire pressure every month to make sure it’s up to
specification, especially before long trips or carrying extra weight.
Lower pressure increases heat.Infrared photography of tires tested at
high speed. Damaging heat increases as inflation pressure drops.
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AIR PRESSURE —MONTHLY CHECK
For accuracy, check your inflation pressure with a tire gauge when tires
are cold.
Driving heats up tires and makes the reading incorrect.
1. Remove tire valve cap.
2. Place the end of the tire gauge over valve.
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3. Press the tire gauge straight and firmly until the scale extends.
4. If needed, increase pressure and recheck with the tire gauge.
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TIRE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING
WARNING!
It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow out” while
you are driving. More commonly, if inflation pressure is lost, it will
be gradual. If you do experience a blowout or sudden tire failure,
the following information should be helpful:
•When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a
vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed
tire.
•DO NOT abruptly brake or turn.
•Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the steering
wheel firmly, and steer to maintain your lane position.
•Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently.
•Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as far off
the road as possible.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Tires need proper inflation pressure to operate effectively and perform as
intended. Tires carry the vehicle, passenger, and cargo loads and transmit
the braking, acceleration, and turning forces. The vehicle manufacturer
recommends the inflation pressures for the tires mounted on your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Driving on tires with improper inflation pressure is dangerous.
•Under-inflation causes excessive tire heat build-up and internal
structural damage.
•Over-inflation makes it more likely for tires to be cut, punctured,
or broken by sudden impact.
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