25BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES INCLUDING RFT TIRES
WITH RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE
and FIRESTONE brand passenger and light
truck tires, including RFT and temporary
spare tires, originally installed by the vehicle
manufacturer on a new vehicle. You are
covered under the terms of this Limited
Warranty if the tire was produced after July
4, 2004 (DOT serial 2704 or later) and has
been used only on the vehicle on which it was
originally installed in non-commercial service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR
HOW LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm)
remaining original tread depth (i.e. worn down
to the top of the built-in indicators in the tread
grooves) and within 6 years from the date of
purchase (proof of purchase date required;
without proof of purchase date, then within 6
years from the date of tire manufacture), for
any reason other than those excluded in the
section entitled “What This Limited Warranty
Does Not Cover,” any eligible tire that
becomes unusable for any reason within the
manufacturer’s control will be replaced with
an equivalent new tire on the basis set forth in
this Limited Warranty.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following:
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A. Road hazards, including, without
limitation: Puncture, cut, impact break,
stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
B. Improper use or operation, including,
without limitation: Improper inflation
pressure, overloading, tire/wheel
spinning, use of an improper wheel, tire
chain damage, misuse, misapplication,
negligence, tire alteration, or for racing
or competition purposes.
C. Insufficient or improper maintenance,
including, without limitation: Failure
to rotate tires as recommended in this
manual, wheel misalignment, worn
suspension components, improper tire
mounting or demounting, tire/wheel
assembly imbalance, or other vehicle
conditions, defects, or characteristics.
D. Contamination or degradation by
petroleum products or other chemicals,
fire or other externally generated heat, or
water or other material trapped inside the
tire during mounting or inflation. E.
Improper repair. Improper repair voids
this Limited Warranty.
F. For RFT tires only, improper run-flat or
low tire pressure operation, including,
without limitation: Exceeding speed,
distance, or other run-flat/ low pressure
operation limitations.
2. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. Original equipment tires have no mileage warranty.
3. Weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from
date of tire manufacture.
4. Ride disturbance or vibration after 1/32 inch
(0.8 mm) of tread wear use.
5. Tires with sealant, balance, or other filler
material that was not originally applied or
inserted by the tire manufacturer.
6. Tires used in commercial service.
7. Tires purchased and normally used outside
the United States and Canada.
8. The cost of applicable federal, state, and
local taxes.
9. Failure to follow any of the safety and
maintenance recommendations or warnings
contained in this manual.
This Limited Warranty is in addition to and/or
may be limited by any other applicable written
warranty you may have received concerning
special tires or situations.
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tire is not available, the same brand tire with
the same basic construction and quality with
a different sidewall or tread configuration. If a
higher priced tire is accepted as replacement,
the difference in price will be at an additional
charge to you.
Any replacement tire provided pursuant to
this warranty will be covered by the Goodyear
or Dunlop warranty in effect at the time of
replacement.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A tire has delivered its full original tread life and
the coverage of this limited warranty ends when
the treadwear indicators become visible (worn
to 2/32”), or six (6) years from the date of new
tire purchase, whichever occurs first. (Without
proof of purchase the date of manufacture will
be used to determine eligibility.)
LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty is applicable only in the
United States and Canada.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY?
This limited warranty does not cover the
following:
• Tires submitted for ride disturbance complaints that are worn beyond the first
two thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32”) tread
depth or tires submitted for ride disturbance
due to damaged wheels or any vehicle
condition. • Goodyear & Dunlop do not warrant or give
credit in any adjustment transaction for any
kind of material added to a tire (e.g., tire
fillers, sealants, balancing substances) after
the tire leaves a factory producing Goodyear
or Dunlop tires, nor will it adjust any tire that
has failed as a result of adding such material.
• 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
demounting, improper repair, wreck, collision
or fire.
• Road hazards (includes, but not limited to, punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.).
• Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Goodyear or Dunlop tires, has been
intentionally altered to change its appearance
(e.g., white inlay on a black tire or regrooved).
• 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.
• Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
• 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. • Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle
use, incidental or consequential damages.
• 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.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
No Representative or Retailer has authority
to make any representation, promise, or
agreement on behalf of Goodyear or Dunlop
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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights that vary
from state to state or province to province.
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.
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tires. Excessively worn tires are also more
susceptible to penetrations.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR
DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your
tires for signs of damage and their general
condition is important for safety. If you have
any questions, have your tire Retailer 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 inner tube as a
substitute for a proper repair. Only qualified
persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR
NOTE: Goodyear and Dunlop do 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.
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
manufacturers and to Goodyear and Dunlop’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.
DON’T MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT
SIZES AND TYPES ON THE SAME
AXLE
For optimum handling and control, Goodyear
and Dunlop recommend fitment of four (4) tires
of the same type and size unless otherwise
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING: Before you replace your tires,
always consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual and
follow the vehicle manufacturer’s replacement
tire recommendations. Vehicle handling may
be significantly affected by a change in tire
size or type. When selecting tires that are
different than the Original Equipment size,
see a professional installer in order to make
certain that proper clearance, load carrying
capacity and inflation pressure is selected.
Never exceed the maximum load capacity and
inflation pressure listed on the sidewall of the
tire. Always drive safely and obey all traffic
laws. Avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes.
Failure to follow this warning may result in loss
of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident
and serious injury or death.
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When replacing tires, you must maintain the
outside diameter and load carrying capacity of
the Original Equipment tire. Inflation pressure
may need to be adjusted to avoid overloading
the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim Association
Load and Inflation Tables, ETRTO or JATMA
standards for correct load and inflation
information.
NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE
THAT HAVE LESS LOAD
CARRYING CAPACITY THAN AS
REQUIRED BY THE ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Examples: Many vehicles, such as large
passenger vans, require Load Range E tires
as designated by the vehicle manufacturer.
Fitment of a tire, such as a Load Range D, with
less carrying capacity is not allowed.
In other cases, tires of the same size may carry
different load indexes in the service description.
You must make certain the replacement tires
fitted to the vehicle have a load carrying
capacity equal to or greater than what the
Original Equipment manufacturer specifies.
FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL
GUIDELINES
NOTE: Goodyear manufactured and/or
marketed European- Metric passenger
tires and P-Metric passenger tires are
interchangeable as long as they have the same
section width, same aspect ratio, same rim
diameter.
CAUTION
Never substitute a “Standard Load” (SL) tire
for an Extra Load (XL) tire. If the vehicle was
originally equipped with “Extra Load” (XL)
tires, replace those tires with similar sized
XL tires.
When installing only two tires, fit the tires with
the deepest tread depth on the rear axle. If
radials and non-radials must be fitted to the
same vehicle, fit radials on rear axle. Never
mix radials and non-radials on the same axle.
When fitting snow tires or all-season tires to
performance vehicles, always fit in sets of four.
It is not recommended to fit tires with different
speed ratings. 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.
Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire
combinations can cause instability. When
changing tire sizes, always consult Retailer
for optimum rim width and carefully check
vehicle/tire clearances.
RETREADED TIRES
Retreaded passenger and light truck tires
are not warranted by Goodyear and Dunlop
for any reason. Goodyear and Dunlop speed
ratings and U.S. Department of Transportation
test compliance certifications are voided for
retreaded tires.
DO MAINTAIN VEHICLE
SUSPENSION, WHEEL ALIGNMENT
AND BALANCE AND ROTATE YOUR
TIRES
Lack of rotation, worn suspension parts,
underinflation/ overinflation, 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.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE
THE “BE TIRE SMART/ PLAY YOUR PART
BROCHURE” PUBLISHED BY THE RUBBER
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (RMA).
A COPY OF THIS BROCHURE CAN BE
DOWNLOADED FROM THE RMA WEBSITE:
www.rma.org/publications/consumer_tire_
information You must go to an authorized
Goodyear or Dunlop outlet for replacement
tires and all warranty service.
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 conditions vary widely. The
serviceability of a tire over time is a function
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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 pressure, damage
and treadwear.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR
INFORMATION, FIRST CONTACT THE
NEAREST GOODYEAR OR DUNLOP
RETAILER.
1. For assistance in locating the nearest Goodyear or Dunlop Retailer, look in
the Yellow Pages under Tire Retailers –
New.
2. Go to www.goodyear.com for U.S. or www. goodyear.ca for Canada.
For Dunlop tires, go to www.dunloptires.
com for U.S. & Canada.
If additional assistance is required, call the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-
321-2136 for U.S. or 1-800-387-3288
for Canada.
Or write to:
Customer Assistance Center Dept 728
1144 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44316-0001 In Canada, call the Client Assistance
Centre at 1-800-387-3288 or write to:
Client Assistance Centre 450 Kipling Avenue
Toronto, Ont. M8Z 5E1
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:
RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY EXTENDED
MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY (EMT™),
RUNONFLAT
® (ROF) AND DUNLOP SELF-
SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY (DSST®)
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL MONITORING
The information contained in this Limited
Warranty Brochure applies only to the Original
Equipment tires supplied with your vehicle.
In order for Goodyear Run-Flat (Extended
Mobility Technology [EMT], RunOnFlat [ROF])
or Dunlop Run-Flat (Dunlop Self- Supporting
Technology [DSST]) tires to obtain the
performance criteria stated within this Limited
Warranty, Goodyear or Dunlop Run- Flat tires
must use specific parts, such as a low tire
pressure monitoring system authorized by the
Original Equipment vehicle manufacturer. RUN-FLAT TIRE FEATURE:
The Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat 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.
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.
WARNING
If the tire pressure-monitoring system signals
an alert, follow these safety precautions to
prevent a loss of vehicle control that could
result in serious personal injury or death:
• Slow your speed. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 kph).
• 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.
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TO PROLONG TIRE LIFE DURING A SYSTEM
ALERT
The Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire can be
driven at low or zero air pressure (refer to your
vehicle Owner’s Manual for these limitations).
To help prolong the life of a tire operating
under low-inflation conditions, drive at a speed
as far below 50 mph (80 kph) as possible. Also,
drive the shortest distance possible before
obtaining tire service. Taking these precautions
will increase the chance that your tire will be
repairable.
SERVICE AFTER A SYSTEM ALERT
To obtain service after operating under low-
inflation conditions, contact your Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility. Trained service
personnel will inspect your tires to determine
if they are in need of repair or replacement.
To locate the nearest authorized Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility, call 1-800-
GOODYEAR (1-800-466-3932).
WARNING
Because of the unique characteristics of
Run-Flat 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 inspections must be performed by
service personnel at a Goodyear or Dunlop
Run-Flat service facility. Do not attempt to
mount or demount Run-Flat tires yourself;
serious injury or death could result. Only
specially trained persons should mount,
demount and repair Run-Flat tires, and 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
(270kPa) is need to seat beads.
TIRE REPAIR
Like any other Goodyear or Dunlop speed-
rated, high performance tire, the Goodyear
or Dunlop Run-Flat tire may be repaired to
correct a puncture in the tread, but PROPER
MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES MUST BE
USED. Contact a Goodyear or Dunlop Run-
Flat service facility for information on proper
repairs. For the location of the nearest facility,
call 1-800-GOODYEAR (1-800-466- 3932).
WARNING
Goodyear and Dunlop Run-Flat tires are
designed for use only on certain original
equipment wheels supplied with a properly
operating low tire 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.OPERATIONAL MONITORINGThe information contained in this Limited
Warranty Brochure applies only to the Original
Equipment tires supplied with your vehicle.
In order for Goodyear Run-Flat (Extended
Mobility Technology [EMT], RunOnFlat [ROF])
or Dunlop Run-Flat (Dunlop Self- Supporting
Technology [DSST]) tires to obtain the
performance criteria stated within this Limited
Warranty, Goodyear or Dunlop Run- Flat tires
must use specific parts, such as a low tire
pressure monitoring system authorized by the
Original Equipment vehicle manufacturer.
RUN-FLAT TIRE FEATURE:The Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat 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.
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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.
WARNING
If the tire pressure-monitoring system signals
an alert, follow these safety precautions to
prevent a loss of vehicle control that could
result in serious personal injury or death:
• Slow your speed. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 kph).
• 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 Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire can be
driven at low or zero air pressure (refer to your
vehicle Owner’s Manual for these limitations).
To help prolong the life of a tire operating
under low-inflation conditions, drive at a speed
as far below 50 mph (80 kph) as possible. Also,
drive the shortest distance possible before
obtaining tire service. Taking these precautions
will increase the chance that your tire will be
repairable.
SERVICE AFTER A SYSTEM ALERT
To obtain service after operating under low-
inflation conditions, contact your Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility. Trained service
personnel will inspect your tires to determine
if they are in need of repair or replacement.
To locate the nearest authorized Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility, call 1-800-
GOODYEAR (1-800-466-3932).
WARNING
Because of the unique characteristics of
Run-Flat 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 inspections must be performed by
service personnel at a Goodyear or Dunlop
Run-Flat service facility. Do not attempt to
mount or demount Run-Flat tires yourself;
serious injury or death could result. Only
specially trained persons should mount,
demount and repair Run-Flat tires, and 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
(270kPa) is needed to seat beads.
TIRE REPAIRLike any other Goodyear or Dunlop speed-
rated, high performance tire, the Goodyear
or Dunlop Run-Flat tire may be repaired to
correct a puncture in the tread, but PROPER
MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES MUST BE
USED. Contact a Goodyear or Dunlop Run-
Flat service facility for information on proper
repairs. For the location of the nearest facility,
call 1-800-GOODYEAR (1-800-466- 3932).
WARNING
Goodyear and Dunlop Run-Flat tires are
designed for use only on certain original
equipment wheels supplied with a properly
operating low tire 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.
GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
37MICHELIN PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS COVERED
The original owner of a Michelin Passenger or
Light Truck tire which bears the Michelin name
and complete DOT identification number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Michelin Passenger and Light Truck tires, used
in normal service on the vehicle on which they
were originally fitted and in accordance with
the maintenance recommendations and safety
warnings contained in the owner’s manual
and in the Important Tire Safety Information
Section of this booklet, are covered by this
warranty against defects in workmanship
and material for the life of the original usable
tread, or 6 years from the date of purchase,
whichever comes first. At that time, all
warranties, express or implied, are terminated.
The usable tread is the original tread down
to the level of the tread wear indicators
- 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread
remaining. Date of purchase is documented by
new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If
no proof of purchase, coverage will be based
on date of manufacture.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage, puncture, whether
repairable or not);
• Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance, or improper repair; • Underinfation, overinflation, improper
maintenance or other abuse;
• Mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment resulting in uneven or
rapid wear;
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism;
• Ozone or weather cracking.
WHAT MICHELIN WILL DO
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
A tire which becomes unserviceable due to
a condition covered by this warranty will be
replaced with a comparable new Michelin
tire, free of charge, when 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn,
(or 25% or less, whichever is most beneficial to
the user) and within 12 months of the date of
purchase. Mounting and balancing of tires is
included. The cost of any other service charges
or applicable taxes are payable by the user.
When more than 2/32nds of an inch of
original tread has been worn (or more than
25%, whichever is most beneficial to the user)
or after 12 months from date of purchase, the
user must pay the cost of a comparable new
Michelin passenger or light truck replacement
tire on a pro-rata basis. The retailer shall
determine the charge by multiplying the
percentage of the original usable tread
worn by the current actual selling price at
the adjustment location or the price on the
current Michelin Base Price List, whichever is
lower. This List is based on a predetermined price intended to fairly represent the actual
selling price of the tire. The cost of mounting,
balancing and any other service charges or
applicable taxes are payable by the user.
WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO
When making a claim under the terms of this
warranty, the consumer must present the tire
to an authorized Michelin Retailer. To locate
an Authorized Tire Retailer, check the yellow
pages under “Tire Retailers - Retail.”
The vehicle on which the tire was used should
be available for inspection.
It is essential that you read and understand the
safety and maintenance recommendations (see
Safety Maintenance Information) for your tires.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT PROVIDE
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS
OF USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. TIRES
PRESENTED FOR CLAIM REMAIN THE
PROPERTY OF THE CONSUMER AND
MICHELIN ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, TIRES
WHICH ARE IN THE CUSTODY OR
CONTROL OF A MICHELIN TIRE RETAILER
FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSPECTION FOR
WARRANTY ADJUSTMENT. IN THE EVENT
OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE CONSUMER
MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR
FURTHER INSPECTION.
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