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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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Full-size spare tires (not temporary spares) of the same size, 
construction, and speed rating may be used in a five-tire  
rotation pattern.
After rotation, check the inflation pressure of all the tires. The front  
and rear tire pressures may vary according to the vehicle 
manufacturer’s specifications.
Remember to follow your vehicle Owner’s Manual for tire rotation 
intervals. Your Limited Warranty recommends Toyo brand tires to be 
rotated as follows:
•
 Every 3,500 miles or less for high performance (low profile) tires.
•
 Every 7,500 miles or less for standard passenger and light  
truck tires.
More frequent rotation or a thorough vehicle inspection may be 
necessary if, upon inspection, irregular or erratic treadwear is 
beginning to appear.
It is important to remember the following: •
 These tire rotation recommendations do not take into account 
different tire and construction types mixed on the vehicle.
•
 Some tires cannot be rotated in the manner described. Such tires 
include unidirectional tires. Unidirectional tread patterns must be 
rotated front-to-rear only so that the direction of revolution does   
not change. 

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• Some vehicles are designed with different tire sizes on the front 
and rear axles. Normally, such combinations will not allow rotation. 
Prior to rotating, consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
•
 For vehicles with dual rear wheels, see the vehicle Owner’s 
Manual for the vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. If your vehicle 
Owner’s Manual is not available, please contact the vehicle 
manufacturer.
•
 Some vehicles are equipped with wheels that limit the choice of 
rotation pattern. Consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
•
 Do not include temporary spare tires in the rotation pattern. 
However, if your spare tire is the same size and type as a road tire 
(for LT tires of the same size, type, and load rating), it should be 
included in the tire rotation process. The proper procedure is to use 
the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire rotation procedures, 
or if not available, to use the appropriate rotation pattern shown, 
inserting the spare in the right rear position. Place the tire that 
would have gone to the right rear in the spare tire storage position 
as the new spare.
•
 Important! After rotation, adjust the pressure of the individual tires 
to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation or the inflation 
pressure recommended by Toyo Tires for an optional fitment 
according to the tire’s new location on the vehicle.
•
 Do not mix speed-rated tires on the same axle. Higher speed-rated 
tires must remain on the rear axle. Consult your authorized Toyo 
Tires dealer.
TIRE SPEED RATING
All Toyo Tires passenger, light truck, and truck tires have a maximum 
speed rating based on size and type. Tires must never be operated 
in excess of their rated speed limit! Consult your tire dealer or contac\
t 
Toyo Tires Technical Services at (800) 442-8696 (Pacific Time) or  
(888) 444-8696 (Eastern Time) if you are not sure about the maximum 
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1. Do not move or operate the car with these tires in conditions 
below 15°F (-9°C).
2.
 Avoid moving these tires in conditions below 15°F (-9°C).
3.
 Before mounting and dismounting, store these tires for at least  
24 hours 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.
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 Indicated 
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  

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at 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 utilit\
y 
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YOKOHAMA’S Obligations
Replacements qualifying under the warranty will be made by an
authorized YOKOHAMA retail tire dealer and will be handled quickly 
Participating dealers in the US may be found at www.yokohamatire.
com/dealer-locator or by calling 1-800-722-9888 and choosing  
menu option 1. Participating dealers in Canada can be found at  
www.yokohamatire.ca.
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. Tires 
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.
Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You 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. Tire failure may create a risk of 
property damage and serious or fatal injury. For your safety, please 
follow the instructions below.
1.
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temporary use 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.
4.
 A tread life of up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) can be expected 
depending on 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 
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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 replacement. 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.
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 inspection.
Air Pressure
Air pressure maintenance is critical to tire service life. Tire 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
Tires must be replaced when the depth of the tread reaches 2/32 
inch (1.6 mm). YOKOHAMA tires are manufactured with tread wear 
indicators molded into the tire grooves which indicate tread wearout. As 
tires wear down to 2/32 inch (1.6mm), and tread depth is reduced, tire