2020 CHRYSLER 300 wheel

ROTATION AND WEAR
Falken recommends rotating your tires at least every 8,000 km (5,000
miles) and periodically inspecting your tires to make sure they are free of
road hazards (such as nails, screws, large wood splinters, etc.) that might
penetrate your tires causing them to lose air pressure and to ensure they
are wearing evenly. Common irregular wear patterns are: misalignment
wear, where the tire shows excessive outer or inner tread wear. Tire
sidewalls should also be inspected for cuts, snags, bruises, and weather
cracking. If any of these noted conditions are present during inspection,
we recommend returning to your servicing tire dealer to be corrected to
ensure long tire life.***Never include a temporary spare tire in your
rotation pattern***
TIRE REPLACEMENT
Falken recommends replacing your tires when the tread wears down to
the wear bars at 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch), which are located across the
tread in several locations around the tire. If only two tires are being
replaced, the two new tires should always be installed on the rear of the
vehicle to aid in preventing your vehicle from hydroplaning, even if your
car is front wheel drive. It’s always recommended to have your new tires
balanced during installation, and alignment checked if the previous tires
show and irregular wear. Tires that have been in use for 5 (five) years or
more should continue to be inspected by a qualified tire specialist, at least
annually. It is recommended that any tires 10 (ten) years old or older from
the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires
as a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have
not reached the legal worn out limit at 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch).
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TIRE REPAIRS
In the event that you get a flat tire while driving, it is best to find a nearby,
safe place to stop and install your spare tire or call a tow truck. The less
distance that you drive on your low or flat tire, the better chances your
tire has of being repairable. Once you are able to get to your local
servicing tire dealer, have them dismount the tire from the rim and
thoroughly inspect the inside of the tire. It is important to know the
difference between a proper tire repair and an improper one because it
can be critical to you and your vehicle’s safety. An improper repair could
pose a safety threat to you and your family and could also affect your
tire’s manufacturer warranty. Here are some tips in determining if your
damaged tire can be properly repaired or not:
•Always have the tire removed from the wheel and inspected before
any repair is performed.
• Tires with less than 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread should NOT be
repaired.
• Never repair a tire with a puncture larger than 6 mm (1/4 of an inch).
• Repairs should be limited to the tread area only.
• Repairs cannot overlap one another.
• A plug and patch or plug/patch combo should be used to effectively
repair a tire puncture.
• If anything seems questionable at any time during the repair process,
ask your service advisor for more details and/or call the tire manu-
facturer to make sure the tire’s warranty isn’t being voided.
TIRE MIX USAGE
WARNING!
Never mix tires of different size or construction and/or type on any
axle. (Except for temporary use as a spare tire.) Always refer to the
vehicle’s owner manual for proper tire fitments.
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WARNING!
Falken does not recommend the use of mixing different speed
ratings on a vehicle. This can cause poor handling and
unpredictable steering.
HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT RATIO TIRES
Various new vehicles come equipped with high performance and/or low
aspect ratio tires from the factory. These tires generally provide increased
vehicle handling characteristics, but may also have engineering perfor-
mance trade-offs related with their designs. Low aspect ratio tires have
reduced sidewall heights and may be more vulnerable to damage from
road hazards, potholes, and other objects, like curbs. Your vehicle’s
wheels are susceptible to these same dangers as well. Some vehicles may
be originally equipped with high performance tires that are designed for
warmer weather use reducing traction in colder, winter weather condi-
tions. High performance tires also pose the possibility of wearing more
quickly, giving a stiffer ride, and producing louder noise than standard
all-season tires during operation. Refer to your vehicle owner ’s manual,
tire information placard,
WINTER TIRES
Falken recommends all four tires be replaced when replacing your
original equipment tires and installing winter tires for the winter months.
WARNING!
Never use just two winter tires. It could lead to adverse handling,
loss of control, which could cause serious injury or death.
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TIRE SPEED RATINGS
Falken
recommends
replacing
your
tire(s)
with
the
same
speed
rating
as

the
original
tires
equipped
on
your
vehicle.
It
is
okay
to
use
a
lower
speed
rated
tire
when
using

tires.

However,
speeds
should
be
reduced
to
match
the
tires
new
“maximum”

speed
capability.
Any
tire
that
is
repaired,
damaged,
abused,
altered
from
its
original
state

or


retreaded
voids
the
speed
rating
on
that
particular
tire
and
should
be

considered
a
non-speed
rated
tire.
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STORING YOUR TIRES
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be sure to
thoroughly clean your tires with a tire brush, soap, and water to remove
any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the tires. If you are storing your tires
still mounted on the wheels, use a wheel brush and approved wheel
cleaner to clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels and tires with a towel
and allow them to fully dry. DO NOT apply any tire dressings while
storing your tires. Tire compounds are made to resist weather cracking
and ozone damage. Place each clean and dry tire in an airtight plastic bag
and seal the bag with tape to help reduce oil evaporation. Store your tires
out of direct sunlight and somewhere that is well shielded from the
elements, like a climate-controlled room or dry basement. Storing the
tires in a garage or shed usually exposes the tires to a wide range of
temperatures as well as precipitation and humidity. Keep the tires away
from sources that emit ozone like electric motors that use contact brushes,
furnaces, sump pumps, etc. Although tires will still age regardless of how
they are stored, these precautions will help slow the aging process and
reduce the damage to your tires.
SPEED LIMITS
WARNING!
Operating your vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit or the
maximum speed allotted by driving conditions has the potential to
be dangerous. Higher driving speeds create excessive heat buildup
in a tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
TIRE SPINNING
WARNING!
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of mud, ice, snow, sand, or
wet grass can be potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a
speedometer reading above 55 km/h (35 mph) can be capable of
disintegrating a tire with explosive force. In some circumstances, a
tire may be spinning at twice the speed displayed on the
speedometer. This can cause serious injury or death to you, a
passenger, or bystander. Never spin a tire above 55 km/h (35 mph).
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äWHAT
IS
NOT
COVERED
BY
THE
WARRANTY

ä Tires
that
become
unserviceable
due
to
road
hazard
damages
(cuts,
snags,
punctures,
bruises,
impact
breaks,
etc.)
improper
repair
technique
or
materials,
improper
inflation,
overload,
irregu-
lar
wear,
wheel
imbalance,
defective
mechanical
vehicle
compo-
nents
(brakes,
suspension,
wheels,
etc.)
improper
suspension
align-
ment,
accident,
fire,
chemical
damage,
damage
from
chain
use,
racing,
off-road
use,
run
flat,
improper
installation,
vandalism,
or
abuse.

ä Tires
branded
“NA”
or
a
tire
in
which
the
DOT
numbering
has
been
removed.

ä Tires
presented
for
a
warranty
claim
by
someone
other
than
by
the
original
purchaser
,
or
tires
that
were


transferred
to
another
vehicle
from
the
vehicle
in
which
the
tires
were
originally
installed.

ä Tires
having
a
failure
or
failures
caused
by
a
previous
damages
or
repairs.

ä The
cost
of
tire
repair
or
retreading
is
not
covered
by
this
warranty
and
will
be
the
sole
responsibility
of
the
tire
owner.
Possible NON Covered Reasons/Conditions due

to:
Chipping/Chunking/Tearing Puncture
Corrosion/Wreck Racing or any Competition
Fire Repair Failure
Impact Break or Concussions Road Hazards
Improper Inflation Pressure Sidewall Cut or Damage
Improper Mounting/Dismount Theft or Vandalism
Mechanical Defects of the Vehicle Tread Cuts
Misalignment Wheel Imbalance
Misapplication Willful Abuse
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WARNING!
The traction grades assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are A(the highest), B, andC, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions or on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce in tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade Ccorresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades Band Arepresent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than minimum
required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for each tie is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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•Repairs: If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for the
tire’s disablement is in any way associated with a repair, or with the
situation that led to the repair, the manufacturer ’s warranty is
invalidated.
• Mileage: Tread wear out up to a predetermined mileage is not covered
under this policy.
• Improper operation or maintenance: This includes, but is not limited
to, effects caused by:

ä Improper
tire
inflation
and/or
improper
load/speed
practices:
These
practices
can
cause
excessive
operational
temperatures
and
stresses
that
exceed
the
tire’s
capabilities.

ä Improper
or
insufficient
tire
rotation

ä Improper
vehicle
alignment

ä Damage
due
to:
– Rim
irregularities
or
rim
damage
– Snow
chains
– Vehicle
mechanical
problems,
including
brake
problems,
and
vehicle
wheel
alignment
– Extreme
temperature
exposure
– Negligent
and


abusive
driving
such
as
tire
spinning,
or
racing;
– Improper
tire
storage
– Automotive
accident
– Chemical
corrosion
or
fire
– Use
contrary
to
the
vehicle
manufacturer ’s
tire
recommenda-
tions
– Misuse
or
misapplication
• Improper Mounting or Demounting
• Alteration: such as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on
blackwall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant
materials to the tire.
• Weather checking/cracking: Not covered after 48 months from the
date of purchase.
• Failure to observe safety and maintenance precautions set forth in
the Safety Warning Section.
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similar performance attributes with a different sidewall or tread configu-
ration. 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 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 tread wear 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 manufac-
ture 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 does not warrant or give credit in any adjustment transac-
tion for any kind of material added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants,
balancing substances) after the tire leaves a factory producing Good-
year 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 is 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).
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