2020 DODGE DURANGO light

•LT
(Light
Truck)
—
Metric
tire
sizing
is
based
on
US
design
standards.
The
size
designation
for
LT-Metric
tires
is
the
same
as
for
P-Metric
tires
except
for
the
letters
“LT”
that
are
molded
into
the
sidewall
preceding
the
size
designation.
Example:
LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only.
Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
• High
flotation
tire
sizing
is
based
on
US
design
standards
and
it
begins
with
the
tire
diameter
molded
into


the
sidewall.
Example:
31x10.5
R15
LT.
Tire
Sizing
$IBSU
EXAMPLE:
Example SizeDesignation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, 
T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15LT
P =Passenger car tiresize based on US design standards, or
....blank.... = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or
LT =Light truck tirebased on US design standards, or
Tor S =Temporary spare tireRU
31 =Overall diameter in inches (in)
215, 235,145=Section width inmillimeters (mm)
65, 85,80=Aspect ratioinpercent (%)
– Ratio of section height to section width oftire, or
10.5 =Section width ininches (in)
R =Construction code
– "R" means radial construction, or
– "D" means diagonal or bias construction
15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
Service Description:
95 = Load Index
– A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
H = Speed Symbol
– A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions
– The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, veh icle
loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits) TIRES
5

EXAMPLE:
Load Identification:
Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of th etire
indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire:
• XL
= Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or
• LL = Light load tire or
• C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry
at a specified pressure
Maximum Load–Maximum load indicates the maximum loadthistireisdesigned 
to carry
Maximum Pressure– Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold 
tire inflation pressure for this tire
TireIdentification Number (TIN)
The
TIN
may
be
found
on
one
or
both
sides
of
the
tire;
however,
the
date

code
may
only
be
on
one
side.
Ti re s
with
white
sidewalls
will
have
the

full
TIN,
including
the
date
code,
located
on
the
white
sidewall
side
of

the
tire.
Look
for
the
TIN
on
the
outboard
side
of
black
sidewall

tires
as

mounted
on
the
vehicle.
If
the
TIN
is
not
found
on
the
outboard
side,
then

you
will
find
it
on
the
inboard
side
of
the
tire.
EXAMPLE:
DOT MAL9ABCD 0301
DOT =Department 2fTransportation
– This symbolcertifies that thetireisin compliance with theUSDepartment
of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use
MA =Code representing the tiremanufacturing location (two digits)
L9 =Code representing the tiresize (two digits)
ABCD = Code used by the tiremanufacturer (one to four digits)
03 =Number representing the week in which thetirewas manufactured (twodigits)
–03 means the 3rd week
01 =

Number representing the year inwhich thetirewas manufactured (twodigits)
– 01 means the year 2001
– Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number
to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 coul d
represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991
TIRES
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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but
not limited to:
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style
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• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven
wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear
patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
• ‘Ž1 –’•Žœ
driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and
Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless
of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
TIRES
Keep
dismounted
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
place
with
as
little
exposure
to
light

as
possible.
Protect
tires
from
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The
tires
on
your
new
vehicle
provide
a
balance
of
many
characteristics.

They
should
be
inspected
regularly
for
wear
and
correct
cold
tire

inflation
pressures.
The
manufacturer
strongly
recommends
that
you
use

tires
equivalent
to
the
originals
in
size,
quality
and
performance
when

replacement
is
needed.
Refer
to
the
paragraph
on
“Tread
Wear
Indica-
tors”
in
this


section
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Refer
to
the
Tire
and

Loading
Information
placard
or
the
Vehicle
Certification
Label
for
the

size
designation
of
your
tire.
The
Load
Index
and
Speed
Symbol
for

your
tire
will
be
found
on
the
original
equipment
tire
sidewall.
See
the
Tire
Sizing
Chart
example
found
in
the
“Tire
Safety
Information”

section
of
this
manual
for
more
information
relating
to
the
Load
Index

and
Speed
Symbol
of
a
tire.
It
is
recommended
to
replace
the
two
front
tires
or
two
rear
tires
as
a
pair.

Replacing
just
one


tire
can
seriously
affect
your
vehicle’s
handling.
If
you
17

BFGOODRICHTIRES
ABOUTTHISWARRANTY
As
the
original
purchaser
of
a
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
or
light
truck

tire,
you
are
covered
by
all
the
benefits
and
conditions
(subject
to
the

maintenance
recommendations
and
safety
warnings)
contained
in
this

booklet.
To
ensure
your
understanding
of
and
compliance
with
the
terms

and
conditions
of
this
warranty,
please
read
it
carefully.
It
is
essential
that


you
also
read
and
understand
the
safety
and
maintenance
recommenda-
tions
for
tires
contained
in
this
booklet.
WHAT ISCOVERED ANDFOR HOW LONG
Passenger
and
Light
Truck
Tires
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
and
light
truck
tires,
used
in
normal
service

on
the
vehicle
on
which
they
were
originally
fitted
and
in
accordance

with
the
maintenance
recommendations
and
safety
warnings
contained

in
the
attached
owner ’s
manual,
are
covered
by
this
warranty
against

defects
in
workmanship
and
materials
for
the
life
of
the
original
usable

tread,
or
œ’¡
years
from
the
date
of
purchase,
whichever
occurs
first.
At

that
time,
all
warranties,
express
or
implied,
expire.
The
life
of
the

original
usable
tread
is
the
original
tread
down
to
the
level
of
the

tread
wear
indicators
-
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
tread

remaining.
Date
of
purchase
is
documented
by
new
vehicle
registration

or
tire
sales
invoice.
If
no
proof
of
purchase
is
available,
coverage
will
be

based
on
the
date
of
manufacture.
Replacement
will
be
made
in

accordance
with
the
terms
and
conditions
described
under
“How

Replacement
Charges
are
Calculated”.

Note:

our
vehicle
manufacturer
may
provide
additional
tire
warranty

coverage
over
and
above
what
is
provided
by
BFGoodrich.

Consult
your
vehicle
owner ’s
manual
for
further
information.
WHATISNOT COVERED
Tires
Which
Become
Unserviceable
Due
To :
• Road
hazard
injury
(e.g.,
a
cut,
snag,
bruise,
impact
damage
or
puncture)
• Incorrect
mounting
of
the
tire,
tire/wheel
imbalance
or
improper
repair
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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•Misapplication,

improper
maintenance,
racing,
underinflation,
overinflation
or
other
abuse
• Operation

without
a
properly
functioning
low
pressure
warning
system,
for
Comp
T/A®
ZR
SSS
tires
• Uneven

or
rapid
wear
which
is
caused
by
mechanical
irregularity
in
the
vehicle
such
as
wheel
misalignment,
(a
measured
tread
difference
of
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
more
across
the
tread
on
the
same
tire)
• Accident,
fire,
chemical
corrosion,
tire
alteration
or
vandalism
• Flat
spotting
caused
by
improper
storage
or
brake
lock
• The

adding
of
liquid,
solid
or
gaseous
materials
other
than
air
,
nitrogen
or
carbon


dioxide
(for
example,
waterbase
sealers
or
balancing
substances)
• Ozone
or
weather
checking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
BFGOODRICH TIRES
A
tire
which
becomes
unserviceable
due
to
a
condition
covered
by
this

workmanship
and
materials
limited
warranty
will
be
replaced
with
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
tire,
free
of
charge,
when
2/32
nds
of

an
inch
(1.6
mm)
or
less
of
the
original
tread
is
worn,
(or
25%
or
less,

whichever
is
mor
e
beneficial
to
you)
and

within
12
months
of
the
date
of

purchase.
The
cost
of
mounting
and
balancing
the
tire
is
included.
Yo u

pay
the
cost
of
any
other
service
charges
and
applicable
taxes.
When
more
than
2/32
nds
of
an
inch
(1.6
mm)
of
the
original
tread
has

been
worn
(or
more
than
25%,
whichever


is
more
beneficial
to
you)
or

after
12
months
from
the
date
of
purchase,
you
must
pay
the
cost
of
a

comparable
new
BFGoodrich
brand
passenger
or
light
truck
replacement

tire
on
a
prorated
basis.
The
retailer
shall
determine
the
charge
by

multiplying
the
percentage
of
the
original
usable

tread
worn
by
the

current
selling
price
at
the
adjustment
location
or
the
price
on
the
current

BFGoodrich
brand
‹ase
™rice
•ist,
whichever
is
lower.
This
list
is
based

on
a
predetermined
price
intended
to
fairly
represent
the
actual
selling

price
of
the
tire.
Yo u
pay
the
cost
of


mounting,
balancing,
BOE
any
other
service

charges
and
applicable
taxes.
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BFGOODRICHTIRES
SPEED RATINGS
Speed
Symbols
are
shown
on
the
sidewall
of
some
BFGoodrich
tires.
The

following
table
shows
the
maximum
speed
corresponding
to
the
symbol.
*Some
V
(or
VR)
rated
tires
may
have
a
speed
capacity
greater
than

149
mph
(240
km/h).
Consult
your
participating
BFGoodrich®
tire

retailer
for
maximum
speed
rating
if
your
vehicle
capability
exceeds
this

speed.
**Z
(or
ZR)
rated
tires
are
designed


to
use
on
cars
with
maximum
speed

capabilities
in
excess
of
149
mph
(240
km/h).
(W
and
Y
speed
ratings
are
sub-categories
of
Z).
Consult
your
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
for
maximum
speed
capabilities.
Although
a
tire
may
be
speed-rated,
we
do
not
endorse
the
operation
of

any
vehicle
in
an
unsafe
or
unlawful
manner.
Speed
ratings
ar

e
based
on

laboratory
tests
which
relate
to
performance
on
the
road,
but
are
not

applicable
if
tires
are
underinflated,
overloaded,
worn
out,
damaged,

altered,
improperly
repaired,
or
retreaded.
Furthermore,
a
tire’s
speed

rating
does
not
imply
that
vehicles
can
be
safely
driven
at
the
maximum

speed
for
which
the
tire
is
rated,
particularly


under
adverse
road
and

weather
conditions
or
if
the
vehicle
has
unusual
characteristics.
BFGoodrich
highway
passenger
tires
that
do
not
have
a
speed
symbol
on

the
sidewall
have
a
maximum
speed
rating
of
105
mph
(170
kph).
Light

truck
highway
tires


that
do
not
have
a
speed
symbol
on
the
sidewall
of

the
tire
have
a
maximum
speed
rating
of
87
mph
(140
kph).
The
speed
and
other
ratings
of
retreaded
tires
are
assigned
by
the

retreader
and
replace
the
original
manufacturer ’s
ratings.
NOTE:

In
order
to
maintain
the
speed
capability
of
the
vehicle,
replace-ment

tires
must
have
speed
ratings
equal
to
or
higher
than
those
fitted
as

original
equipment
(as
indicated
on
the
vehicle
tire
placard
or
owner ’s

manual).
If
tires


with
lower
speed
ratings
are
fitted,
the
vehicle’s

handling
may
be
affected
and
the
speed
capability
of
the
vehicle
will
be

lowered
to
the
maximum
speed
capability
of
the
replacement
tires
as

indicated
in
the
following
table.
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BFGOODRICH TIRES
FULL-SIZESPARE
Full-size
spare
tires
(not
temporary
spares)
of
the
same
size
and
construc-
tion
should
be
used
in
a
five
(5)
tire
rotation.
Always
check
the
inflation

pressure
of
the
full-size
spare
immediately
before
incorporating
it
into

rotation.
Follow
the
vehicle
manufacturer ’s
recommended
pattern
for

rotation,
or
if
not
available,
see
a
qualified
tire
technician.
REPLACEMENT
OF
TWO


(2)
TIRES
It
is
recommended
that
all
four
(4)
tires
are
replaced
at
the
same
time.

However,
whenever
only
two
tires
are
replaced,
the
new
ones
should
be

put
on
the
rear.
The
new
tires,
with
deeper
tread,
may
provide
better
grip

and
water
evacuation
in
wet
driving
conditions.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, ORSUSPENSION ON
SUVS ANDLIGHT TRUCKS
Due
to
their
size,
weight
and
higher
center
of
gravity,
vehicles
such
as

SUVs
and
light
trucks
do
not
have
the
same
handling
characteristics
as

automobiles.
Because
of
these
differing
characteristics,
failure
to
operate

your
SUV/truck
in
a
proper
and
safe
manner
can
increase
the
likelihood

of
vehicle
rollover.
Modifications
to
your
SUV/truck
tire
size,

tire
type,

wheels
or
suspension
can
change
its
handling
characteristics
and
further

increase
the
likelihood
of
vehicle
rollover.
Whether
your
SUV/truck
has

the
original
equipment
configuration
for
tires,
wheels
and
suspension
or

whether
any
of
these
items
have
been
modified,
always
drive
safely,

avoid
sudden,
sharp
turns
or
lane
changes
and
obey
all
traffic
laws.

Failur e


to
do
so
may
result
in
loss
of
vehicle
control
leading
to
an
accident

and
serious
injury
or
death.
TIRE
ALTERATIONS
Do
not
make
or
allow
to
be
made
any
alterations
on
your
tires.

Alterations
may
prevent
proper
performance,
leading
to
tire
damage

which
can
result
in
an
accident.
Tires
which
become
unserviceable
due
to

alterations
such
as
truing,
whitewall
inlays,
addition
of
balancing
or

sealant
liquids,
or
the
use
of
tire
dressing
containing


petroleum
distillates

are
excluded
from
warranty
coverage.
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REPAIRS - WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR BFGOODRICH®
TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE
If any BFGoodrich® tire sustains a puncture, have the tire demounted
and thoroughly inspected by any BFGoodrich® tire retailer for possible
damage that may have occurred.
A tread area puncture in any BFGoodrich® passenger or light truck tire
can be repaired provided that the puncture hole is not more than 1/4” in
diameter, not more than one radial cable per casing ply is damaged, and
the tire has not been damaged further by the puncturing object or by
running underinflated. Tire punctures consistent with these guidelines
can be repaired by following the Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) recommended repair procedures.
TIRE REPAIRS
Repairs of all tires must be of the combined plug and inside patch type.
Plug only repairs are improper.A tire should be removed from the rim
and inspected prior to repair. Any tire repair done without removing the
tire from the rim is improper. An improperly repaired tire will cause
further damage to the tire by either leaking air or allowing air, moisture
and contaminants to enter the structure of the tire. An improperly
repaired tire can fail suddenly at a later date.
Never repair a tire with less than 2/32 nds of an inch tread remaining. At
this tread depth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
When using any temporary spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle
manufacturer ’s instructions.
READING THE DOT
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (prior to August 2000)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (1990-1999)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXXX (after July 2000)
THE DOT
The “DOT” symbol certifies tire manufacturer ’s compliance with U.S.
Department of Transportation tire safety standards. Next to the symbol is
the tire identification or “serial number”. The first two characters identify
the plant where the tire was manufactured. The next two characters
BFGOODRICH TIRES
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