•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 years prior to presentation
for adjustment.
•Temporary spare tires used on vehicles used in racing and on
passenger cars in special applications such as police pursuit service.
•Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires.
•Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
•Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible for any tread life
warranty consideration.
•Cosmetic weather checking
•Low tire pressure-monitoring system – refer to vehicle manufacturer ’s
warranty.
•Ultra High-Performance summer tires are not recommended for
winter use, and tread or shoulder cracking on those tires resulting from
winter use will not be covered under our warranty.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
No Representative or Dealer has authority to make any representation,
promise or agreement 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 conditions beyond the control of the
manufacturer. Under no circumstances is this warranty a representation
that a tire failure cannot occur.
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND GOODYEAR
HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY GOODYEAR OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED BY LAW.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIR-
CUMSTANCE SHALL GOODYEAR BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST
PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION,
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Alert
Refer to your vehicle Owner ’s Manual for more information on what to
do if the tire pressure warning system activates.
THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY) SPARE
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is designed, built and tested to the
high engineering standards set by North America’s leading car manufac-
turers and to Goodyear ’s own high standards of quality control. It is
designed to take up a minimum of storage space and, at the same time,
fulfill the function of a spare tire when needed. The spare is kept in its
storage space, fully inflated at 60 psi. To be sure it is always ready for use,
the air pressure should be checked on a regular basis.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be used in combination with the
original tires on your vehicle. You can expect a tire tread life of up to 3,000
miles (4,800 kilometers), depending on road conditions and your driving
habits. To conserve tire tread life, return the spare to the storage area as
soon as it is convenient to have the standard tire repaired or replaced.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than a standard tire so
it’s easier to handle. It also helps reduce the total car weight, which
contributes to fuel economy. The wheels used with the Convenience
(Temporary) Spare are specifically designed for use with high pressure
spares and should never be used with any other type tire.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TIRES
Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly
due to improper mounting procedures. Follow tire manufacturer ’s
instructions and match tire diameter to rim diameter. Mount light truck
radials on rims approved for radial service. Do not apply bead sealer.
This can inhibit bead seating. Lubricate beads and tire rim (including
tube or flap) contact 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.
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MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (RMA). A COPY OF THIS BRO-
CHURE CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE RMA WEBSITE:
www.rma.org/publications/consumer_tire_information
HOW TO READ A TIRE D.O.T. SERIAL NUMBER
D.O.T. stands for Department of Transportation and the number is on the
lower sidewall of each tire to show that the tire meets or exceeds the
Department of Transportation safety standards.
TIRE SERVICE LIFE
Tires are designed and built to provide many thousands of miles of
excellent service. For maximum benefit, tires must be maintained prop-
erly 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 conditions vary widely. The service-
ability of a tire over time is a function of the storage and service
conditions (inflation 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 pres-
sure, damage and treadwear.
Check your vehicle’s owner ’s manual (or your vehicle) to determine if
it is equipped with run-flat (extended mobility) tires. If your vehicle is
equipped with run-flat tires, the following applies:
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and beads. Do not exceed the maximum recommended pressure to
seat beads on rim. Use remote control inflation equipment and
inflation cage.
NOTE:
•Never inflate over 40 psi to seat beads.
•Mount radial ply tires only on rims designated by wheel manufacturer
as suitable for radial tire.
•Only specially trained persons shall mount tires.
•AIR PRESSURE
Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least
monthly, and always before and during extended driving. Check tires
cold (at least 3 hours after the vehicle has been stopped and before it
is driven more than 1.6 kilometers or 1 mile). Do not reduce pressure
when tires are hot, use an accurate air pressure gauge to check
pressure and maintain it at the level recommended on the vehicle tire
placard or in the Owner ’s Manual. Under inflation produces extreme
flexing of sidewalls and builds up heat to the point that premature tire
failure may occur. Over inflation can cause the tires to be more
susceptible to impact damage. Cold tire pressures, however, should
never be higher than the limit molded on the sidewall.
•LOAD LIMITS
Never exceed the load-carrying limits molded onto the sidewall of
your tires or the maximum vehicle load limit as shown on the vehicle
tire placard, whichever is less. Overloading builds up excessive heat in
the tire and leads to early and/or sudden failure.
•HAZARDS
Avoid running over objects (e.g., chuckholes, rocks, curbs, metal, glass,
etc.) which may possibly cause internal tire damage. Continued use of
a tire that has suffered internal damage (which may not be externally
visible) can lead to dangerous tire failure. Determination of suspected
internal damage requires demounting the tire from its rim and
examination by trained tire personnel.
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•ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TEMPORARY TIRE
– Air pressure.
Check inflation pressure as soon as practical after installation and
inflate to 60 psi. The tire pressure should be checked monthly and
maintained at 60 psi while the tire is stored or in service.
– Vehicle restriction.
The temporary spare tire was specifically designed for your car and
should not be used on any other vehicle.
– Other restrictions.
The temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used
with the temporary spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other vehicle components may occur.
TIRE SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
When you have tire problems, Hankook provides service and assistance.
Any time you see damage to your tires, contact your local Hankook Tire
Dealer.
If no local dealer is available around you, dial Hankook Toll Free Service
Number so that you can get information on where and how service is
rendered to you.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
U.S.A.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1450 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
1–973-633-9000Toll Free1–877-740-7000
WEST REGIONAL OFFICE
11555 Arrow Route, Suite 105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
1–909-481-9800Toll Free1–800-426-8252
CANADA
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
30 Resolution Dr., Brampton, Ontario L6W 0A3
1–905-463-9802Toll Free1–800-843-7709 HANKOOK TIRES
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2. After the first 2/32of the original usable tread, a credit percentage
will be given toward the purchase price of a comparable new Kumho
or Marshal tire effective at the time of adjustment Applicable taxes on
the new tire and costs of mounting and balancing service are payable
by the owner.
To obtain the credit percentage, please refer to Adjustment Credit
Percentage Table or utilize the following example:
R.T.D.: Remaining Tread Depth
O.T.D.: Original Tread Depth
If R.T.D. = 5 and O.T.D. = 10, the calculation is (5-2:remaining
useable tread depth) ÷ (10 - 2 : original useable tread depth)= 38%
3. Temporary Spare Tire
During the first 1/32of the original usable tread, Kumho will replace
such temporary tire with a comparable new Kumho temporary tire
free of charge. After the first 1/32of the original usable tread, but less
than 2/32, a credit of 50% towards a comparable new Kumho
temporary tire will be given. Applicable taxes and costs of mounting
and balancing and any other service charges are payable by the owner.
4. Adjustment on ride complaint or out-of-round is allowed only during
the first 2/32of the original tread depth.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Check the cold inflation pressure in all of your tires, including the
spare tire, at least once every week and always prior to long
distance trips. Failure to maintain the proper air inflation pressure
may result in improper vehicle handling, and may cause rapid and
irregular tire wear, reduction in tire durability, loss of vehicle
control, or sudden tire failure that may lead to property damage,
serious personal injury or death.
•Use an accurate tire gauge to check tire air pressures. Always
maintain the proper recommended air inflation pressure in all
tires. If there is an indication that one of your tires has lost four or
more pounds of air pressure, immediately look for signs of
penetration through the tire, valve leaks or wheel damage that may
account for the air loss. You should also have your tires inspected
by a tire retailer immediately.
•Air pressure should be checked when tires are cold (before they
have been driven), ideally in the early morning. Driving, regard-
less of distance, causes tires to heat up and simultaneously
increase air pressure.
•Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure for the tire.
•Never bleed air from hot tires as this may result in underinflation.
•→Inspect your tires daily. If you notice any damage to your tires
or wheels, replace them with a spare and immediately visit any tire
retailer for advice. Driving over potholes, curbs, wood debris,
metal, etc., can damage a tire and should be safely avoided. Contact
with such hazards requires an immediate and thorough tire
inspection by your tire retailer.
•Always examine your tires for penetrations, bulges, cracks, cuts,
and abnormal wear – particularly at the tire edges – which may be
caused by, for example, vehicle misalignment or tire underinfla-
tion. Failure to properly control a vehicle when one or more tires
are underinflated may result in an accident. Use of a damaged tire
may result in rapid air loss, including sudden tire failure.
•An explosion of the tire/rim assembly may occur due to improper
mounting. Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
•→Failure to store tires in accordance with the following recom-
mendations may result in damage to your tires, reduction in tire
durability, or sudden tire failure:
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Temporary Spares
MICHELIN® temporary spare tires are covered by this warranty for
6 years from the date of purchase or until the first 2/32 nds of an inch
(1.6 mm) of the original tread is worn off. Date of purchase is docu-
mented by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no proof of
purchase is available, coverage will be based on date of manufacture. At
that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
•Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or
puncture);
•Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper
repair;
•Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overin-
flation or other abuse;
•Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in
the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, (a measured tread difference
of 2/32 nds of an inch (1.6 mm) or more across the tread on the same
tire);
•Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism;
•Use in commercial applications for tread wear; by this warranty for
6 years;
•Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock;
•The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air,
nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or balanc-
ing substances);
•Cosmetic ozone or weather cracking;
•Use of MICHELIN Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (AP) tires without a
properly operating low air pressure warning system.
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