4. The cost of applicable taxes and mounting and balancing and anyother service charges.
5. Tire damage or irregular wear due to: A. Road hazard, including puncture, cut, impact break, bulge, snag, stone drill, collision.
B. Continued use while run flat or under acute under-inflation.
C. Improper use or operation, without limitation, improper inflation pressure, overloading, use of an improper rim, tire/wheel assem-
bly imbalance or other vehicle condition, worn suspension compo-
nents, improper mounting or de-mounting, misuse, misapplica-
tion, fire or other externally generated heat, water or other material
trapped inside the tire during mounting, tire alteration, racing or
competition purposes, improper inserting of sealant, balance or
filler materials.
D. Improper repair, or with repairs not conforming to the Rubber Manufacturers Association standards, or with section repairs, or
with self-vulcanizing plug only.
E. Failure to rotate the tire at least every 5,000 miles as evidenced by Kumho’s Mileage Warranty/Tire Rotation Card (printed in this
brochure) or vehicle misalignment.
F. Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as misalignment, (a measured tread difference of
2/32nds of an inch or more across the tread on the same tire).
6. Ozone or weather cracking on tires over four (4) years from the date of manufacture.
7. Tires that have been recapped, or retreaded, regrooved.
8. Ride disturbance (out-of-round, vibration, pulling, etc.) claims submit- ted after the first 2/32 of tread wear.
9. Loss of time, or use, inconvenience, or any incidental or consequential damage.
10. Tires that have been modified by the addition or removal of material or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance.
11. Tires unserviceability caused by the tire operation in excess of tire/wheel manufacturers specifications and recommendations.
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ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED TREAD WEAR WARRANTY:
1. To make a claim, the owner must present the original customer copyof KUMHO’s Mileage Warranty Card (printed in this brochure), which
records the date of purchase, name of purchaser, original mileage and
identification of the vehicle to an authorized KUMHO dealer.
2. This limited tread wear warranty applies only to the original owner and is non-transferable.
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to the tire’s sidewall. Under inflation causes excessive flexing, deteriora-
tion of the tire and rapid wear of the tread edges. Over inflation results
in an uncomfortable ride, a reduced area of tire contact with the road
surface (i.e., smaller tire footprint), higher susceptibility to impact
damage and rapid wear on the tread center.
WARNING!
Driving on tires with improper inflation pressure is dangerous.
These situations can cause a tire failure, including tread/belt
separation, even at a later date, which could lead to an accident and
serious personal injury or death.
Inflation pressure must be checked at least once a month and should be
checked only when the tire is cold or before it has been driven. Driving
even a short distance (1 kilometer or 2 to 3 minutes) causes tires to heat
up and the air pressure to increase approximately 4 psi. In case it is
necessary to adjust the air pressure in tires that have been driven, the air
pressure should be increased to a gauge reading of 4 psi higher than the
recommended cold inflation pressure.
For Example Only:
Gauge Reading of Hot Tire: 27 PSI.
Recommended Cold Inflation Pressure: 26 PSI
Desired Gauge Reading of Hot Tire: 26 PS I+4PSI=30PSI
Therefore: Add 3 PSI
Check the cold inflation pressure on the tires, at least by the next day.
Never reduce or “bleed” pressure from hot tires since your tires will then
be underinflated when they cool down. Always use a reliable pressure
gauge.
4. UHP Summer Tires
Rubber compounds formulated for ultra high performance summer tires
can lose flexibility and may develop random surface cracks at cold
temperatures. Therefore extra care should be used in handling tires in this
condition. These compounds are optimized for maximum dry and wet
performance in warm conditions. Special tread compounds in these tires
will have decreased performance, such as lateral and braking traction, at
temperatures below 7° C or when driving on snow or ice. Therefore, it is
recommended to install winter tires in these conditions.
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