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.
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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.
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