You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich tires. Still
it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact
you. For online tire registration, visit
www.tireregistration.com.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
BFGOODRICH TIRES
TIRE DISABLEMENT  SAFETY WARNING
Any  tire may  fail as a result  of an  improperly  repaired puncture,  impact 
damage,  improper  inflation, overloading  or other  conditions  resulting 
from  use or misuse.  Ti re failures,  such as a rapid  air loss  or a tread  and 
belt  detachment,  may increase  risk of injury  or death  and/or  property 
damage.  To reduce  the  risk  of a tire  failure,  BFGoodrich  r
 ecommends you 
thoroughly  read and follow  the recommendations  in this  BFGoodrich 
Limited  Warranty/Owner ’s  Manual, the vehicle  owner ’s  manual, tire 
placard  information,  and tire sidewall  information  regarding safety 
warnings,  proper tire use  and  maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING  A VEHICLE  WHEN A TIRE  FAILURE  OCCURS
If  a tire  failure  occurs,  you may  hear  a loud  noise,  feel a vibration,  and/or 
the  vehicle  may pull toward  the side  of the  failed  tire. If possible,  step on 
the  accelerator  momentarily  to maintain  forward momentum  and ensure 
vehicle  control.
It  is  important  that you DO NOT  BRAKE  OR ABRUPTLY  TURN THE 
STEERING  WHEEL.
Slowly
  remove  your foot from  the accelerator  and hold  the steering  wheel 
firmly  while steering  to remain  in your  lane.  Once  the vehicle  has slowed 
and  is fully  under  control,  apply the brakes  gently 
  safely pull over  to the 
shoulder  and  come  to a stop.  Inspect  the tir
es.  If one  or mor
 e tires  look 
flat  or low,  show  detachment  or other  damage,  remove tire assembly  and 
replace  it with  a properly  inflated spare. Bumps  or bulges  may indicate 
detachment  within the tire  body  and require  inspection  by a qualified  tire 
technician.
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TIRE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING
WARNING!
It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow out” while
you are driving. More commonly, if inflation pressure is lost, it will
be gradual. If you do experience a blowout or sudden tire failure,
the following information should be helpful:
•When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a
vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed
tire.
• DO NOT abruptly brake or turn.
• Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the steering
wheel firmly, and steer to maintain your lane position.
• Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently.
• Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as far off
the road as possible.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Tires need proper inflation pressure to operate effectively and perform as
intended. Tires carry the vehicle, passenger, and cargo loads and transmit
the braking, acceleration, and turning forces. The vehicle manufacturer
recommends the inflation pressures for the tires mounted on your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Driving on tires with improper inflation pressure is dangerous.
•Underinflation  causes excessive  tire heat  build-up  and internal 
structural  damage.
•  0 W F S J O G M B U J P O  makes it more  likely  for tires  to be  cut,  punctured, 
or  broken  by sudden  impact.
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