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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28GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
HIGHWAY AUTO AND LIGHT
TRUCK TIRE REPLACEMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT POLICY (EXCLUDES
GOODYEAR UNISTEEL
® RADIAL
LIGHT TRUCK TIRES)
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 or Dunlop highway
auto or light truck tires supplied as Original
Equipment on your vehicle.
• Your tires bear Department of Transportation prescribed tire identification numbers.
• Your tires have been used only on the vehicle on which they were originally installed
according to the vehicle manufacturer or
Goodyear’s recommendations.
• Your tires were purchased on or after September 1, 2012.
Light truck tires are defined as all tires
identified with the “LT” designation in the
sidewall stamping.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG?
FREE TIRE REPLACEMENT
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway radial
auto or radial light truck tire, covered by this
policy, removed from service due to a covered
warranty condition during the first 2/32” of
usable treadwear or twelve months from date of purchase, whichever comes first, will be
replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or
Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting
and balancing. (Without proof of purchase the
date of manufacture will be used to determine
eligibility.)
ALL OTHER HIGHWAY AUTO OR LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway auto
or light truck tire, other than radial auto, radial
light truck tires, removed from service due to
a covered warranty condition during the first
1/32” of usable treadwear will be replaced
with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
tire at no charge, including mounting and
balancing.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
Any Goodyear or Dunlop temporary spare
tire removed from service due to a covered
warranty condition during the first 50% of
usable treadwear (1/32”) will be replaced
with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
temporary spare tire at no charge, including
mounting.
PRORATED ADJUSTMENT
Tires not eligible for free replacement that
are removed from service due to a covered
warranty condition will be replaced with a
comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire on a
prorated basis for up to six (6) years from the
date of original new tire purchase or when the
treadwear indicators become visible (worn to
2/32”), whichever occurs first. (Without proof
of purchase the date of manufacture will be
used to determine eligibility.)
HOW WILL PRORATED CHARGES
BE CALCULATED?
Replacement price will be calculated by
multiplying the tire’s advertised retail selling
price at the time of adjustment by the
percentage of usable original tread that has
been worn off. You pay for mounting and
balancing, and an amount equal to the current
Federal Excise Tax (F.E.T. – U.S. only) any other
applicable taxes and government-mandated
charges.
EXAMPLE: If your disabled tire had an original
8/32” of usable treadwear and is worn to
4/32” usable tread remaining, you have used
50%, and therefore must pay 50% of the
advertised retail selling price of the comparable
tire.
In addition, you must pay an amount equal to
the full current Federal Excise Tax (U.S. only)
or any other applicable taxes and government-
mandated charges for the comparable new
replacement tire at the time of adjustment. If
the price of the new comparable tire is $80,
the cost to you would be $40 plus F.E.T. (U.S.
only) plus any other applicable taxes and
government-mandated charges.
WHAT IS A COMPARABLE TIRE?
A “comparable” new Goodyear or Dunlop tire
will be the same brand tire and may either be
the same line of tire or, in the event that the
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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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DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for
optimum tire performance, safety and fuel
economy. 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. It is difficult to tell just
by looking at radial tires whether they are
underinflated.*
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle
equipped with radial tires, it is difficult to
notice when a tire has gone flat or nearly flat
since the “feel” of the vehicle does not change
significantly.
Progressive air loss may result from punctures,
cuts, curbing, impacts or partial bead
unseating. Some fitment causes for air loss are
(1) incomplete bead seating, (2) bead tearing
caused by a machine tool due to insufficient
lubrication or improper adjustment, (3) leaking
valve core or rubber valve components should
be replaced when problems are detected and
whenever tires are replaced.
Always maintain inflation pressure at the level
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer as shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle
certification label or in the vehicle Owner’s
Manual:
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire
failure and may result in severe cracking,
component separation or “blowout.” It reduces
tire load capacity, allows excessive sidewall
flexing and increases rolling resistance,
resulting in heat and mechanical damage.
Maintaining proper inflation pressure is the
single most important thing you can do to
promote tire durability and maximize tread life.
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may
deteriorate ride and generate unwanted
vibration. Overinflation also increases the
chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE
OR TIRES
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to
determine the load limits. Overloading your
vehicle places stress on your tires and other
critical vehicle components. Overloading a
vehicle can cause poor handling, increased
fuel consumption and may cause tire failure.
Overloading your tires can result in severe
cracking, component separation or "blowout".
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have
less load capacity than shown on the vehicle
tire placard and remember that optimum
rim width is important for proper tire load
distribution and function. The maximum load capacity stamped on the
sidewalls of P-Metric & European Metric tires
is reduced by 10% when used on a light truck,
utility vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-Metric
or European Metric tires to light trucks that
specify LT-type replacement tires.
DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES
EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your
vehicle is stuck in snow, ice, mud or sand. The
centrifugal forces generated by a free-spinning
tire/wheel assembly may cause sudden tire
explosion resulting in vehicle damage and/or
serious personal injury to you or a bystander.
Never exceed 35 mph/55 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 speeds. 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 WEAR
Always 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
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reinflate a tire that has been run severely underinflated.
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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40CONTINENTAL/GENERAL TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
(B) Pro Rata Replacement Policy:
Passenger/Light Truck Tires
After the "Free Replacement Policy"
expires (set forth in section 2A), and
the tire is still within 72 months from
the date of purchase*, you will pay, on
a pro rata basis, for a comparable**
new Continental or General brand
replacement tire. A tire is eligible for an
adjustment on a pro rata basis until the
tread is worn down to the tread wear
indicators (2/32nds of an inch of tread
remaining). The tire tread is worn out at
this point and this Policy ends regardless
of time period. Owner pays all applicable
taxes (including F.E.T.), mounting and
balancing charges.
Serva-Spare Tires
After the “Free Replacement Policy”
expires (set forth in section 2A), no
adjustment will be made.
3. HOW A PRO RATA PRICE IS
CALCULATED
The replacement tire price will be determined
by multiplying the percentage of the usable
tread worn by the Retailers Selling Price
(excluding all applicable taxes) at the time of
the adjustment or the Continental/General
brand current published Adjustment Base Price, whichever is lower. The usable tread
is the original tread down to the tread wear
indicators (2/32nds of an inch of tread
remaining). The Adjustment Base Price is
intended to fairly represent a Retailer ’s Selling
Price for the same or comparable tire.
4. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
ADJUSTMENT POLICY
a.
The following conditions are not covered:
Road Hazard: Cuts, snags, punctures, bruises
or impact breaks and any damage caused
by puncture or tire repair. Ride/Vibration:
After “Free Replacement Policy” (set forth in
section 2A) expires.
Tire Damage or Failure Resulting From
Improper Operation or Maintenance: Load,
speed, and inflation practices causing
excessive operational temperatures to
exceed the tire capabilities.
Tire damage (including irregular treadwear)
or failure resulting from: improper mounting
or demounting, damaged rim, wheel
alignment, tire trueing, chain damage, brakes
or any similar mechanical problem, extreme
temperature exposure, misuse, negligence,
and abusive driving such as tire spinning,
racing or accident damage. Tire failure
resulting from intentional alterations: such
as adding a white inlay on a blackwall or
sealant materials. Age Conditions: Weather checking/cracking
coverage is for a maximum period of 48
months from the date of purchase.
b. General Exclusions -
Tire(s) submitted for an adjustment in service
for longer than 72 months from date of
purchase*, are not covered by this policy.
Tire(s) on any vehicle registered and normally
operated outside the United States and
Canada are not covered under this Policy.
For tires on vehicles normally operated
outside the United States and Canada, see
the nearest Continental or General Tire
retailer or distributor for local coverage.
Tire(s) transferred from the vehicle on which
they were originally installed are not covered
under this Policy.
Company does not offer tread wearout
coverage up to a predetermined mileage
under this Policy. Tire(s) used in racing
related activities or competitive events are
not covered by this Policy.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
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* At the time of claim, you need to present your new vehicle registration or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of purchase. If satisfactory proof-of-purchase date is not provided, the D.O.T.
certification date of manufacture (tire serial number) will be used.
** A “comparable” new Continental or General brand tire may be either the same tire line or the same basic construction but with a different sidewall or tread configuration. If a higher-priced tire is accepted
as replacement, the owner will pay the difference in price. Any tire replaced under this Policy will be covered by the current Continental or General Tire Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy
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Certain tire manufacturers speed ratings are
voided if the tire is repaired.
Although a tire was properly repaired, internal
structural damage resulting from the puncture
may have occurred.
Sometime later the damage may cause the tire
to be removed from service.
If the tire has a puncture in the tread which
exceeds 1/4 inch (6mm), the tire must be
replaced. If any tire has sustained a puncture,
have the tire inspected internally by a tire
retailer for possible damage that may have
occurred.
Improper mounting and inflation procedures
can cause an explosion of the tire/rim
assembly. Only specially trained persons should
perform these tasks. Contact your tire store or
retailer for assistance.
CAUTION - Never, under any circumstance,
introduce a flammable substance into a tire.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND
BALANCING
Wheel alignment and balancing are important
for safety and maximum mileage from your
tires. Check how your tires are wearing at
least once a month. If your tires are wearing
unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the
tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread,
or if you detect excessive vibration, your
vehicle may be out of alignment or balance.
These conditions not only shorten the life of
your tires, but adversely affect the handling characteristics of your vehicle which could
be dangerous. If you detect irregular wear or
vibration, have your alignment and balance
checked immediately. Tires which have been
run underinflated will show more wear on the
shoulders than in the center of the tread.
HARD BRAKING
You must inspect your tires after any hard
braking circumstances or after tires have slid
on the pavement. This can cause a flat spot in
a section of the tire tread.
TIRE SPINNING
Never spin your tires above a speedometer
reading of 35 mph (55 km/h) if your vehicle
becomes stuck. The centrifugal force
generated by the free spinning tire/wheel
assembly may cause a sudden tire explosion,
resulting in vehicle damage and/or serious
personal injury or death. Never allow anyone
to stand near or behind a tire spinning at high
speed while attempting to push a vehicle that
is stuck. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other
slippery conditions, do not indulge in excessive
wheel spin. In such conditions, with automatic
transmission vehicles, by accelerating the
engine excessively, it is possible to spin one of
the drive tires beyond its speed capability. This
is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel
assembly using the engine of the vehicle to
spin the wheel.
TIRE TREAD
Tires must be replaced when the depth of
the tread reaches 2/32 inch (1.6 mm). Tires
are manufactured with tread wear indicators
molded into the tire grooves which indicate
tread wearout. As tires approximate 2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) wearout, the tread gauge becomes
thinner and more vulnerable to the effects
of road hazards. Also, worn tires are more
subject to hydroplaning, which can cause loss
of control. Therefore, visual tire inspection
becomes more crucial as the tires wear out.
WORN TIRES
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be
replaced by trained personnel when 2/32nds
of an inch tread depth remains, as indicated
by the tread wear indicators molded into the
tread grooves. In most states, it is illegal to
drive with less than 2/32nds of an inch of
tread remaining.
TIRE MIXING
For best performance select tires similar in
size and load rating to the original equipment
tires. It is recommended that the same size
and type of tire be used on all four wheel
positions. In certain tires, casing ply material
and ply construction may vary as indicated
on the sidewall of the tire. When changing
or replacing tires, it is preferred that all four
tires are the same construction type (i.e., High
Performance, All Season, Mud & Snow) and
construction (Radial or Bias Ply). Before
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION¹
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