
WARNING!
•Check inflation pressure before using your spare tire. Failure to
have proper inflation pressure when using your spare tire may
cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious personal
injury or death. Maintain spare tire inflation pressures based on
the vehicle Owner ’s Manual or the Tire Information Placard.
•
“T” Type high-pressure temporary spare tires should not be used
with any other wheel, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel
covers, or trim rings be used on the high-pressure spare tire wheel. If
you fail to follow this warning, your vehicle’s handling characteris-
tics can be seriously affected. You could have an accident resulting in
serious personal injury or death. Consult your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for the proper use of your “temporary use” spare tire.
•Do not operate your vehicle with more than one temporary spare in
use (this does not apply to a full size spare), and only operate it at
limited speeds and distances as indicated on the sidewall of the tire.
• The “T” Type temporary spare tire may lower ground clearance
when used. Avoid driving over large obstacles and other road
hazards. Check your vehicle Owner ’s Manual for other special
clearance precautions when using the “T” Type temporary spare
tire provided in your vehicle.
TIRE STORAGE
Tires should be stored indoors in a cool dry place where water cannot
collect inside the tires. The tires should be placed away from harmful
ozone-producing electric generators and motors and sources of heat such
as hot pipes. Storage surfaces should be clean and free of grease, gasoline,
or other substances, which can deteriorate the rubber.
COMPETITION TIRE STORAGE
The rubber compounds used in these tires have unique properties that,
when compared to other tires, can cause them to lose some of their
flexibility when used or handled in conditions below 15° F (-9° C). This
loss in flexibility can lead to potential cracking and other damage to the
tire. To minimize the chances of this happening, you are advised to follow
these instructions:
1. Do not move or operate the car with these tires in conditions below 15°
F (-9° C).
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2. Avoid moving these tires in conditions below 15° F (-9° C).
3. Before mounting and dismounting, store these tires for at least 24hours in a temperature-controlled environment of 68° F (20° C) or
warmer.
4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air-pressure during prolonged periods of non-use or storage.
Always inspect tires for signs of cracking and never use tires that have
cracked.
WARNING!
Improper storage can damage your tires in ways that may not be
visible and could lead to serious personal injury or death.
SPECIAL ADVICE FOR LIGHT TRUCKS
Never exceed the speed limit as indicated by the speed symbol on the
tire’s sidewall. See the chart and explanation of speed ratings in this
manual.
If you do not know the speed rating of your Toyo brand tire, contact your
Toyo Tires dealer or Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. for current information.
TIRES DESIGNATED AS “LT” WITH NO SPEED RATING INDI-
CATED ON THE SIDEWALL
It is not recommended that any light truck be operated at speeds in excess
of legal limits. However, if it is anticipated that sustained driving at
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speeds in excess of 65 mph may be required, then the following
adjustments or recommendations should be followed:
•At speeds from 66 mph through 75 mph, cold inflation pressure must
be increased 10 psi above the recommended pressures for the load
being carried.
• Do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure of the wheel (all wheels
have maximum allowable inflation pressures).
REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR LIGHT TRUCKS – P-METRIC VS .
LT-TRUCK
Tire installers should exercise extreme caution when replacing tires on
light trucks.
The maximum load capacity stamped on the sidewall of a P-metric tire is
reduced by a factor of 1.1 when used on a light truck, a sport utility
vehicle, or a trailer.
WARNING!
•P-metric and LT-metric tires are not necessarily interchangeable.
P-metric and LT-metric tires follow completely different Load/
Inflation tables and are designed to carry different loads at
different pressures.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•LT-metric tires carry their load at higher inflation pressures and do
not always have adequate load capacity to replace P-metric tires of
the same size.
• After reducing a P-metric tire’s load rating by dividing by 1.1 for
fitment on a Light Truck, the P-metric tire may not offer sufficient
load capacity to replace an LT-metric tire of the same size.
• Contact your Toyo Tires dealer or Toyo Tires Technical Service for
help determining how to choose a proper replacement size.
• Driving with underinflated or overloaded tires may result in
immediate tire failure, which can cause an accident and could lead
to serious personal injury or death.
When a P-metric or metric tire is installed on a light truck (SUV, pickup,
minivan), the load rating is reduced by dividing by 1.1. (This load
reduction factor is prescribed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) and is based on the expectation that passenger-type tires may
experience more severe loading and usage conditions when applied to
light trucks.) For example, 305/50R20 has a maximum load capacity of
3086 lbs. If this tire is fitted to a light truck, the actual allowable load for
the tire is 2805 lbs. (3086 lbs. divided by 1.1).
Consult the load and inflation charts that can be found at
www.toyotires.com. Contact Toyo Tires Technical Service with any tire
replacement questions: 1-800-442-8696 (Pacific Time) or 1-888-444-8696
(Eastern Time).
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1. The YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire is designed for temporaryuse only and must not be used continually as a regular tire.
2. Avoid driving over obstacles that may damage the tire through impact or cutting, such as potholes, glass, metal, etc.
3. Speed must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for non-speed-rated Temporary Spare tires.
YOKOHAMA  TIRES  — LIMITED  WARRANTY
4. YOKOHAMA’S  OBLIGATIONS
Replacements  qualifying under the warranty  will be made  by an autho-
rized  YOKOHAMA  retail tire dealer  and will  be handled  quickly. Listings 
for  participating  dealers may be found  in the  : ellow  1 ages of your 
telephone  book or at 
www.yokohamatire.com for  US  dealers  and 
 I U U Q T    U J S F  Z P L P I B N B  D B for Canadian  dealers.
5. CUSTOMER’S  OBLIGATIONS
The customer  must present  the claim  tire, together  with the vehicle  on 
which  it was  used,  to an  authorized  YOKOHAMA  retail tire dealer.  Ti re s 
replaced  on a warranty  basis become  the property  of YOKOHAMA  TIRE 
CORPORATION.
The  customer  is required  to pay  the adjusted  price of the  new  tire (dealer ’s 
current  retail selling  price at the  time  of adjustment  less credit  allowance) 
and  taxes.  The customer  is responsible  for any  payments  arising out of 
dealer  service  such as mounting,  balancing, tire rotation,  and alignment 
UNLESS  SPECIALLY  INCLUDED IN  THE  APPLICABLE  WARRANTY.
To obtain  a free-replacement  warranty, the customer  must present  proof of 
vehicle  purchase  date either  by the  new  vehicle  invoice  or license  registration.
6. LEGAL  RIGHTS
This warranty  gives you specific  legal rights.  Yo u may  also have  other 
rights  which  may vary  from  state to state.
YOKOHAMA  TEMPORARY  SPARE TIRE
High Pressure  Spare Operating  Instructions
Any  tire, no matter  how well constructed,  may fail due  to improper 
maintenance  or service  factors.  Ti re failure  may create  a risk  of property 
damage  and serious  or fatal  injury.  For your  safety,  please  follow  the 
instructions  below.
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4. A tread life of up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) can be expected dependingon road conditions and your driving habits. To conserve tire tread life,
the spare should be returned to the trunk as soon as the standard tire
can be repaired or replaced.
5. Because the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire was specifically designed for your car, it should not be used on any other vehicle.
6. Do not use snow chains on your YOKOHAMA high pressure spare. This could cause damage to your vehicle.
7. When the tread wear indicator appears on the tire, replace it only with the same type spare tire.
8. Check the tire’s cold inflation pressure monthly and maintain at 60 psi (4.2 kg/cm2) even when not in use. Do not inflate over 60 psi.
9. The YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire should not be used with any other rim nor should standard tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be
used on the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire rim on which the
YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire was originally installed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
All tires require owner maintenance regardless of how well a tire is
constructed. Operational damages such as punctures, impact damage, cuts,
incorrect inflation, etc., may cause tire failure and subsequent personal
injury and/or property damage. Simple operational and maintenance
practices, as listed below, will reduce the chances of tire problems.
Tire Inspection
Visually inspect your tires frequently for any tire damage such as scrapes,
bulges, cuts, nails, irregular wear, etc. resulting from operation. This must
be done immediately after any known or suspected contact with an object
in the road, a pothole, road irregularity or after severe braking. Refer
these conditions to a reputable tire service center for repair or replace-
ment. Never drive on a tire if such conditions appear.
Tire Loading
Never exceed the maximum vehicle load limit listed on the vehicle
placard, tire information label or in the owners manual. Be aware of the
load carrying limits molded into the tire’s sidewall and do not exceed
those limits. Maximum load can only be carried at the maximum cold
inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.
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•Do not allow tires to spin at speeds greater than 35 mph if vehicle
becomes stuck.
• Do not stand behind a spinning tire while attempting to push a vehicle.
Speed and force can cause a tire to disintegrate and explode and may
cause property damage and/or personal injury.
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Speed Limits
Regardless  of the  speed  capability  of your  tires,  never  exceed  lawful 
speeds  or speeds  dictated  by driving  conditions.
Hazards
Objects  in the  road  that could  damage  your tires should  be safely 
avoided.  These objects  include:  potholes,  glass, metal,  rocks, wood debris 
and  the like.  Unavoidable  contact should prompt  a thorough  tire inspec-
tion.
Air  Pressure
Air pressure  maintenance  is critical  to tire  service  life. Ti re pressures  must 
be  checked  frequently  when tires are cold  (before  operation,  cool to the 
touch)  and no less  than  once  per month  and before  extended  operation. 
Use  a tire  gauge  to check  pressure  and maintain  it per  the vehicle 
manufacturer ’s  recommendations  (on vehicle  placard  or in owner ’s
  
manual).  Do not  reduce  pressure  when tire is hot  and  do not  inflate  a cold 
tire  higher  than limits  molded  on the  tire’s  sidewall.  Do not  overlook 
spare  tire inflation  pressure.
Tire Tread
Ti re s  must  be replaced  when the depth  of the  tread  reaches  2/32 inch 
(1.6  mm).  YOKOHAMA  tires are manufactured  with tread  wear indica-
tors  molded  into the tire  grooves  which indicate  tread wearout.  As tires 
wear  down  to 2/32  inch (1.6 mm),  and tread  depth  is reduced,  tire 
traction  is reduced  during rainfall  and   road  conditions.  Visual 
tire inspection  therefore becomes more crucial  as the  tires  wear  out.
Hard Braking
Yo u  must  inspect  your tires after  any hard  braking  situations  or after  tires 
have  slid on the  pavement.  This can cause  a flat  spot  or other  damage  to 
the  tread  of the  tire.
Spinning
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