•Tires on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the
United States of America or Canada.
• Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
installed.
• Tires misapplied due to insufficient Speed Rating, Load Index, under-
sized or oversized tires.
• Tires damaged from improper mounting/dismounting practices,
abuse, misuse, or neglect.
• Tire dealer/retailer services: mounting, dismounting, balancing, stud-
ding, tire rotation, or wheel alignment.
• Mileage warranty on tires fitted as Original Equipment (Pirelli brand
tires supplied as original equipment on new vehicles).
• Passenger tires ( Euro-metric / P-metric ) used on commercial vehicles
or used in commercial applications.
• Tires in which any thing other than air or nitrogen has been used as the
support medium.
• Tires injected with liquid balancer or sealant or any other balancing
material.
• Tires which have been modified by the addition or removal of material
or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance.
PIRELLI TIRES
Pirelli “Seal Inside” Technology
Select Pirelli tires incorporate “Seal Inside” technology, a construction
designed to stop the loss of air from a tire when punctured by an object.
Providing the puncture does not compromise the structural integrity of
the tire, a sealing material layer prevents possible air leakage in the event
of a carcass puncture.
The “Seal Inside ” technology is not designed or intended to be a
permanent repair, and is only
meant to allow the consumer to go to a
Pirelli dealer for an inspection to determine if repair or replacement is
needed.
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•Tires improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to Tire and
Rubber Association of Canada standards, or with section repairs, or
with a self-vulcanizing plug only or patch only.
• Tires which have been recapped, or retreaded, or regrooved.
• Tires used in racing or other competitive events.
• Tires removed in multiples when only one tire can be claimed, or is
suspect of a claim.
• Ride related anomalies after the first 2/32” of treadwear.
• Tires which become unserviceable because of tire operation in excess of
tire/wheel manufacturers’ specifications and recommendations, in-
cluding spinning.
• Tires which become unserviceable because of a mechanical irregularity
in the vehicle such as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock
absorbers or struts, or improper rims.
• Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains,
theft, run while flat, under inflated, over inflated or abused during
servicing.
• Tires affected by flat spotting caused by improper transport or storage.
• Tires which became unserviceable because of road hazard injuries (e.g.,
nails, glass, metal objects) or other penetrations or snags, bruises or
impact damage, except for those Run Flat lines/sizes specifically
covered by the Pirelli Road Hazard Policy.
• Tires with weather / ozone cracking which were purchased more than
four years prior to presentation for adjustment. (If no proof of
purchase date is available, the warranty will be four years from the
DOT date).
• Summer tires that developed surface cracks due to use in low ambient
temperatures. These include P Zero Silver, P Zero Trofeo, P Zero Corsa
System, P Zero, P Zero Rosso™, P Zero Nero, Cinturato P1, Cinturato
P7, Scorpion Zero™ and Scorpion Verde.
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16. Tire/Wheel Alignment and Balancing
Tire/Wheel alignment specifications are issued by your vehicle manu-
facturer and your vehicle must be kept within these tolerances. You
should have your alignment checked annually or whenever you notice
any irregular wear or vibrations. Tire/ Wheel assemblies should be
balanced each time a tire is fitted to a wheel. Tire/Wheel alignment and
balancing are important for safety and maximum performance and
mileage from your tires.
For more information or service regarding Pirelli tires, please contact
your nearest Authorized Pirelli Dealer. To locate an authorized Pirelli
Dealer in your area, refer to the Dealer Locator section on the Pirelli web
site at www.ca.pirelli.com.
P ZERO, P ZERO CORSA, P ZERO ROSSO, P ZERO NERO, CINTU-
RATO, SCORPION, SCORPION ZERO, SCORPION VERDE, P3000, P1,
P4, P5, P6, P7 are trademarks of Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
“Confidence
P M B O” is a trademark of Pirelli Tire Inc.
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Eastern Canada 1-800-363-0583
Ontario 1-800-828-2585
Western Canada 1-800-663-0148
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following categories of claims:
Rapid Treadwear: Original equipment tires are not guaranteed to last a
specified number of miles.
Damage from road hazards (not limited to cuts, snags, bruises, impact
breaks, bulges, punctures, stone drills, chips, and scales), fire, theft, or
collision.
Conditions arising from improper tire/vehicle maintenance or use, not
limited to:
•Irregular or excessive treadwear due to: Incorrect inflation; overload-
ing; vehicle misalignment; failure to rotate tires; and poor or defective
mechanical condition of brakes, shocks, and wheels; or other factors
attributable to the vehicle or wheel.
• Any tire which has been run with low air pressure or while flat.
• Damage due to abuse; vandalism; tire alteration; tire spinning; racing;
or other competitive activities.
• Damage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based chemicals,
water-based sealers, balancing substances, or flammable gases.
• Damage from improper use of tire chains.
Tires with the DOT identification number removed or rendered illegible.
Improper mounting, balancing or repair, not limited to:
• Improper tire mounting, or tire/wheel assembly imbalance.
• Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect
wheel size, water or other material trapped inside the tire during
mounting, or failure to keep the tires balanced.
• Damage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
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•Inspect your tires for adequate tread depth. When the tire is worn to
the built-in indicators at 2/32” (1.6 mm) or less tread groove depth, the
tire is worn out and must be replaced. Never drive on tires to the point
that the tire cord or the fabric is exposed.
• Inspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of the tread or flat
spots in the tread may indicate alignment or other problems with the
tires or the vehicle. Consult your authorized Toyo Tires dealer.
WARNING!
Never drive on a tire if there is any evidence of damage. Driving on
a damaged tire is dangerous. A damaged tire could suddenly fail,
which may result in loss of vehicle control and lead to serious
personal injury or death. Do not attempt to dismount, mount, or
repair a tire yourself. See your Toyo Tires dealer immediately if you
detect damage.
IDENTIFYING DAMAGED WHEELS
Periodically check to see if any of the following symptoms exist, in which
case the wheel must be replaced:
•If the flange is bent.
• If welds or rivets are leaking.
• If the stud holes are elongated and not round. (Improper lug nut
tightening could cause this.)
• If there are cracks in the wheel.
WORN OUT TIRES
Tires must be replaced when tread is worn to 2/32” (1.6 mm). Treadwear
indicators on Toyo tire treads show the 2/32” depth (1.6 mm). Most states
require that tires be replaced when the tread depth is worn to 2/32” (1.6
mm). Tires may lose sufficient wet and snow traction before reaching
2/32” (1.6 mm) of wear. Many wet weather accidents result from
skidding on worn out tires.
Excessively worn tires are more susceptible to penetrations. Consider
replacing your tires earlier if you drive in snow or wet conditions.
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•When two new tires have been installed onto the rear axle positions,
they are to be kept on the rear but rotated from side to side. This is
recommended after installing two new tires to the rear position, or if
you discover significant tread depth differences between the front and
rear positions during rotation intervals.
REPLACING ONE TIRE
•Replacing a single tire on a vehicle can have an adverse effect on
suspension systems, gear ratios, transmission, and tire treadwear.
• If single tire replacement is unavoidable, it is recommended that the
single new tire be paired with the tire that has the deepest tread and
both be placed on the rear axle. Placing greater traction on the rear axle
on wet surfaces is necessary to prevent a possible oversteer condition
and loss of vehicle stability.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING
•Proper wheel alignment and balance are very important consider-
ations for safety and getting the maximum mileage from your tires.
You need to check how your tires are wearing at least once a month.
• Your vehicle may be out of alignment if your tires are wearing
unevenly, such as when the inside shoulder of the tire is wearing faster
than the rest of the tread. This condition not only shortens the life of
your tires, it adversely affects the handling characteristics of your
vehicle, which could be dangerous. If your tires show irregular wear,
have your vehicle’s alignment checked immediately.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Pull over to a safe area as soon as possible and inspect the tires for
signs of bulges, blisters, or separations. Seek roadside assistance or
change the damaged tire with your spare tire.
If you experience a blowout or a sudden tire failure, the following
information should be helpful:
• When the tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, or feel a
vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed
tire. Do not abruptly brake or turn.
• Maintain steady pressure on the accelerator pedal.
• Hold the steering wheel firmly and steer to maintain your lane
position.
• Find a safe place to pull off the road and allow the vehicle to gradually
decelerate. Apply light braking as required to stop safely.
• Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop. Look for a
damaged tire on your vehicle.
• Seek roadside assistance or change the damaged tire with your spare
tire.
• Have all of your tires and the vehicle thoroughly inspected by a tire
professional.
TIRE ROTATION
The purpose for rotating tires is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on a vehicle. Your tires should be thoroughly examined on a lift by a tire
dealer for any abnormalities. If tires show uneven treadwear, ask the
service person to check and/or correct any vehicle wheel alignment or
other mechanical problem before rotation.
The following rotation patterns are acceptable. Please refer to your
vehicle Owner ’s Manual for rotation advice.
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2. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for the following reasons:
•Road hazard injuries or damages, caused to the tire by obstacles and
debris such as cuts, punctures (whether repairable or not), snags,
bruises, tears, or impact breaks.
• Improper repairs or repairs that have failed.
• Improper inflation or other maintenance abuses.
• Incorrect mounting of the tire, or tire/wheel imbalance.
• Mechanical irregularities in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment,
worn, or faulty parts.
• Accident, corrosion, vandalism, fire, or damage caused by nature.
• Tires used on vehicles in racing or special applications.
• Non-speed-rated temporary spare tires used over 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Tires worn out [2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining].
• Tires that have been retreaded.
• Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
installed.
• Improper storage
3. WHAT IS WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for reasons other than stated above
will be replaced in accordance with this warranty.
If a warrantable condition is found, tires will be replaced as follows:
A) Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires (Other than Temporary Spare
Tires)
When a tire becomes unserviceable during the first 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) of
original usable tread depth or 12 months from date of vehicle purchase,
whichever comes first, it will be replaced with a comparable new
YOKOHAMA tire free of charge. During this period, tires will be
mounted and balanced without charge. Other service charges such as tire
rotation, alignment or applicable taxes are payable by the customer.
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