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REPLACEMENT PRICE
Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted
under this Limited Warranty will be replaced
free of charge during the first 25% of tread
wear or within 12 months from the date of
purchase (proof of purchase date required;
without proof of purchase date, then within
12 months from the date of tire manufacture),
whichever occurs first. During the free
replacement period, mounting and balancing
are included free of charge.
To determine the replacement price after the
free tire replacement period, the percent of
used tread wear is multiplied by the current
selling price for the replacement tire(s). The
appropriate taxes, mounting, balancing,
disposal fee, and other service charges may be
added to the adjustment replacement price.
In Canada, the tire will be adjusted at
retailers (subject to retailer discretion) at a
predetermined “Adjustment Price.”
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY If you receive a replacement tire under this
Limited Warranty, it will be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty, if any, given on that
tire at that time.
WHERE TO GO Tire adjustments under this Limited Warranty
will only be made at an authorized Bridgestone
Firestone retailer. Consult a phone directory
(often listed in the Yellow Pages under “Tire
Retailers” or the internet at
www.bridgestonetire.com for the location
nearest you.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state or in Canada
from province to province.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
To the extent permitted by law, Bridgestone
Firestone North American Tire, LLC disclaims
all other warranties, including but not limited
to the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose and
any liability for incidental, consequential
damages, loss of time, loss of vehicle use or,
inconvenience. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty applies only to
consumers actually using the tire in the United
States and Canada. For warranty conditions
outside the United States and Canada, see
your local Bridgestone Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be
enlarged or altered by anyone.In accordance with Federal Law, this Limited
Warranty has been designated as a "Limited
Warranty.” Nothing in this Limited Warranty
is intended to be a representation that tire
failures cannot occur. This Limited Warranty
is given in the United States by Bridgestone
Firestone North American Tire, LLC, 535
Marriott Dr., Nashville, TN 37214 and in
Canada by Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc.,
5770 Hurontario St., Suite 400, Mississauga,
Ontario, Canada L5R 3G5.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
In order to keep this Limited Warranty valid,
we require you to have your tires regularly
inspected and rotated per the vehicle Owner’s
Manual and to furnish proof of same in order
to receive an adjustment. Such proof should
show the date, mileage, and servicing location.
A sales receipt containing this information
will suffice. It is your obligation to maintain
proper tire inflation pressures as specified by
the vehicle manufacturer and to operate the
vehicle within tire/vehicle load capacity and
speed limitations. It is also your obligation
to maintain proper wheel alignment and
tire/wheel assembly balance. To request an
adjustment, you must present the tire to an
authorized Bridgestone Firestone retailer.
Complete and sign the client section of the
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire,
LLC Limited Warranty adjustment form and
pay appropriate replacement price, taxes,
disposal fee, and service charges, if any.
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DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU
OF, AND GOODYEAR HEREBY DISCLAIMS,
ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND IS MADE
BY GOODYEAR OR SHALL BE IMPLIED BY
LAW.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: IN NO EVENT
AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE
SHALL GOODYEAR BE LIABLE TO THE
BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST
PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, PUNITIVE
OR OTHER DAMAGE, COST (INCLUDING
FOR REPLACEMENT TRANSPORTATION),
EXPENSE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
HOW DO YOU OBTAIN AN
ADJUSTMENT?
A. You must present the tire to be adjusted to
an authorized Goodyear or Dunlop service
facility. Tires replaced on an adjustment
basis become the property of The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company, Goodyear Dunlop
Tires North America, Ltd. or Goodyear
Canada Inc.B. You must pay for taxes and any additional
services you order at the time of adjustment
plus any additional service that may be
unique to your application, e.g. Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
C. You must submit your claim on an approved
claim form supplied by an authorized
Goodyear or Dunlop service facility. The form
must be filled out completely and signed,
where you the owner or your authorized
agent presented the tire for adjustment.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Property damage, serious injury or death may
result from:
••TIRE FAILURE DUE TO
UNDERINFLATION/OVERLOADING/
MISAPPLICATION.
Follow the vehicle Owner’s Manual or tire
placard in vehicle.
••TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPACT DAMAGE/
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.
Tires should be inspected regularly by a
qualified technician for signs of damage,
such as punctures or impacts.
••TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER
REPAIRS.
See Rubber Manufacturer’s Association
(RMA) established repair procedures at
www.rma.org and/or go to www.goodyear.
com for information on proper repair
procedures.
••EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING.
Only specially-trained persons should mount
tires. When mounting tires, use safety cage
and clip-on extension air hose to inflate.
••FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON
APPROVED RIMS.
••FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL
ASSEMBLIES COMPLETELY BEFORE
DEMOUNTING.
••TIRE SPINNING.
On slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice,
etc., do not spin tires in excess of 35 mph
(55 kph), as indicated on the speedometer.
••EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
This can also result in tire disintegration or
axle failure.
WARNING: Vehicle handling, traction, ride
comfort and other performance parameters
may be significantly affected by a change in
tire size or type. Before replacing tires, always
consult and follow the vehicle Owner’s Manual
because some vehicle manufacturers prohibit
changing tire size. When selecting tires that
are different from the original equipment size
make certain: (1) The tires have adequate
load carrying capacity based on the vehicle
placard, (2) The tires have sufficient inflation
pressure to carry the load and (3) There is
proper clearance with no interference points
between the tire and vehicle. The consumer
must be aware to always drive safely and obey
all traffic laws. Avoid sudden, sharp turns or
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lane changes. Failure to follow any of these
warnings may result in loss of control of the
vehicle, leading to an accident and serious
injury or death.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
GUIDE
The easiest way to help ensure satisfactory
mileage and performance from your Goodyear
or Dunlop tires is to give them a simple but
frequent (at least monthly) inspection for
proper inflation, even treadwear, and the
presence of any damage.
DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for
optimum tire performance, safety and fuel
economy. Check inflation pressures at least
once a month and before long trips. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Always check
pressures when the tires are cold (when the
vehicle has been driven less than one mile). If
you must check inflation when the tires are
hot, add 4 psi (27 kPa) to the recommended
cold inflation pressure. It is difficult to tell just
by looking at radial tires whether they are
underinflated.*
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle
equipped with radial tires, it is difficult to
notice when a tire has gone flat or nearly flat
since the “feel” of the vehicle does not change
significantly.*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinflation
always requires expert inspection to determine
the source of leakage and tire removal to
determine repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER
attempt to reinflate a tire that has been run
severely underinflated.
Progressive air loss may result from punctures,
cuts, curbing, impacts or partial bead
unseating. Some fitment causes for air loss are
(1) incomplete bead seating, (2) bead tearing
caused by a machine tool due to insufficient
lubrication or improper adjustment, (3) leaking
valve core or rubber valve components should
be replaced when problems are detected and
whenever tires are replaced.
Always maintain inflation pressure at the level
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
as shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle
certification label or in the vehicle Owner’s
Manual:
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire
failure and may result in severe cracking,
component separation or “blowout.” It reduces
tire load capacity, allows excessive sidewall
flexing and increases rolling resistance,
resulting in heat and mechanical damage.
Maintaining proper inflation pressure is the
single most important thing you can do to
promote tire durability and maximize tread life.
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may
deteriorate ride and generate unwanted
vibration. Overinflation also increases the
chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE
OR TIRES
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to
determine the load limits. Overloading your
vehicle places stress on your tires and other
critical vehicle components. Overloading a
vehicle can cause poor handling, increased
fuel consumption and may cause tire failure.
Overloading your tires can result in severe
cracking, component separation or “blowout”.
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have
less load capacity than shown on the vehicle
tire placard and remember that optimum
rim width is important for proper tire load
distribution and function.
The maximum load capacity stamped on the
sidewalls of P-Metric & European Metric tires
is reduced by 10% when used on a light truck,
utility vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-Metric
or European Metric tires to light trucks that
specify LT-type replacement tires.
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DON’T MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT
SIZES AND TYPES ON THE SAME
AXLE
For optimum handling and control,
Goodyear and Dunlop recommend fitment
of four (4) tires of the same type and size
unless otherwise specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.
WARNING: Before you replace your tires,
always consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual
and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
replacement tire recommendations. Vehicle
handling may be significantly affected by a
change in tire size or type. When selecting
tires that are different than the Original
Equipment size, see a professional installer in
order to make certain that proper clearance,
load carrying capacity and inflation pressure
is selected. Never exceed the maximum load
capacity and inflation pressure listed on the
sidewall of the tire. Always drive safely and
obey all traffic laws. Avoid sudden, sharp turns
or lane changes. Failure to follow this warning
may result in loss of control of the vehicle,
leading to an accident and serious injury or
death.
When replacing tires, you must maintain the
outside diameter and load carrying capacity of
the Original Equipment tire. Inflation pressure
may need to be adjusted to avoid overloading
the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim Association
Load and Inflation Tables, ETRTO or JATMA
standards for correct load and inflation
information.
NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE
THAT HAVE LESS LOAD CARRYING
CAPACITY THAN AS REQUIRED
BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
Examples: Many vehicles, such as large
passenger vans, require Load Range E tires
as designated by the vehicle manufacturer.
Fitment of a tire, such as a Load Range D, with
less carrying capacity is not allowed.
In other cases, tires of the same size may
carry different load indexes in the service
description. You must make certain the
replacement tires fitted to the vehicle have a
load carrying capacity equal to or greater than
what the Original Equipment manufacturer
specifies.
NOTE:
Goodyear manufactured and/or marketed
European- Metric passenger tires and
P-Metric passenger tires are interchangeable
as long as they have the same section width,
same aspect ratio, same rim diameter. Caution:
Never substitute a “Standard Load” (SL) tire
for an Extra Load (XL) tire. If the vehicle was
originally equipped with “Extra Load” (XL)
tires, replace those tires with similar sized XL
tires.
FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL
GUIDELINES
When installing only two tires, fit the tires with
the deepest tread depth on the rear axle. If
radials and non-radials must be fitted to the
same vehicle, fit radials on rear axle. Never
mix radials and non-radials on the same axle.
When fitting snow tires or all-season tires to
performance vehicles, always fit in sets of four.
It is not recommended to fit tires with different
speed ratings. If tires with different speed
ratings are installed on a vehicle, they should
be installed with like pairs on the same axle.
The speed capability of the vehicle will become
limited to that of the lowest speed rated tires.
Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire
combinations can cause instability. When
changing tire sizes, always consult Dealer
for optimum rim width and carefully check
vehicle/tire clearances.
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Tire speed ratings do not imply that a vehicle
can be safely driven at the maximum speed
for which the tire is rated. In addition, some
damages or improper repairs may cause a
speed-rated tire to lose its speed rating.
Exceeding the tire’s maximum speed rating
will cause the tire to build up excessive heat
which can cause tire damage that could result
in sudden tire destruction and rapid air loss.
Failure to control a vehicle with sudden air loss
can lead to an accident. In any case, you should
not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by
the legal limits and driving conditions.
SPEED SYMBOLS -are shown on the sidewall
of some tires. The following table shows the
maximum speed corresponding to the symbol.SPEED RATINGS
†Speed Speed
Maximum mph km/Hr
Rating
M 81 130
N 87 140
P 93 150
R 99 160
R 106 170
S 112 180
T 118 190
H 130 210
W 168 270
Y 186 300
V* 149 240
Z** 149 240
*Some V (or VR) rated tires may have a speed
capacity of greater than 149 mph (240 km/h).
Consult your tire manufacturer for maximum
speed ratings if your vehicle capability exceeds
this speed.
**Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed for use
on cars with maximum speed capabilities
in excess of 149 mph (240 km/h).Consult
your tire manufacturer 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 are 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, tire speed
ratings do 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. Most highway passenger
tires that do not have a speed symbol in the
sidewall have a maximum speed rating of 105
mph. Light truck highway tires that do not
have a speed symbol on the sidewall of the tire
have a maximum speed of 87 mph. Some light
truck tires may have higher maximum speeds;
consult your tire retailer. The speed and other
ratings of retreaded tires are assigned by the
retreader and voids the original manufacturer’s
ratings.
IMPORTANT:In order to maintain the speed
capability of the vehicle, replacement tires
must have speed ratings equal to or higher
than those fitted as original equipment (as
indicated on the vehicle placard or Owner’s
Manual). If tires with lower speed ratings are
fitted, the speed capability of the vehicle will be
lowered to the maximum speed capability of
the replacement tire as indicated on the above
table.
Remember...High speed driving can be
dangerous and may be damaging to your tires.
And...When driving at highway speeds, correct
inflation pressure is especially important.
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