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• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper tire mounting. 
Tire mounting / demounting can be dangerous. It should be 
performed only by a trained tire specialist using proper tools  and 
procedures. Prior to tire mounting/demounting, the U.S. Tire 
Manufacturers Association wall charts and manuals should be 
read to obtain the proper procedures. The failure to follow these 
procedures may result in faulty positioning of the tire and/or rim, 
that may cause the assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause 
injury or death.
•
 Tire failure due to damage. Inspect your tires frequently for 
scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, snags and other damage from 
road hazards. Damage from impact can occur to the inner portions 
of your tire without being visible to the outside. If you suspect a tire\
 
has been damaged from striking anything unusual in the road, you 
must have the tire removed from the rim and inspected both inside 
and out by a trained tire specialist. Air loss or unusual tire wear 
can also be warning signs that a tire may have internal damage. If 
you notice these conditions, have your tire inspected by a trained 
individual.
•
 Tire failure due to excessive tire spinning . Avoid tire spinning. 
The centrifugal force generated by a free-spinning tire/rim 
assembly may cause a sudden tire explosion resulting in vehicle 
damage and/or serious injury or death. Never exceed 35 mph 
(55 km/h) as indicated on your speedometer when your vehicle is 
stuck in snow, mud or sand and your tire(s) is/ are spinning. Use 
a gentle backward and forward rocking motion to free your vehicle 
for continued driving. Never stand or permit anyone else to stand 
near or behind a tire spinning while attempting to push a vehicle 
that is stuck.
Self Supporting Runflat (SSR) Tire Owners
CTA does not recommend any repair to or reuse of punctured 
Continental SSR tires.
Even a trained tire specialist may be unable to recognize internal 
structural damage to a Self Supporting Runflat (SSR) tire resulting 
from having been driven in an under inflated or zero inflation pressure 
condition. Such damage may not be visible on the surface of the inner  

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free of charge with the same or comparable Falken tire (mounting 
and balancing labor covered).
b.
 Prorated Replacement 
After the first 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of wear, a prorated 
adjustment credit will be given based on the percentage of 
remaining usable tread depth, down to the remaining 1.6mm (2/32 
of an inch) tread wear bar indicator (mounting and balancing labor 
covered). No credit is given if the tire is worn beyond the flush 
appearance of the tread wear bar indicator (less than 1.6mm 
(2/32 of an inch) tread depth remaining).
c.
 Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance Replacement  
Tires that are deemed to be out-of-round or out-of-balance will be 
accepted for adjustment during the first 0.8mm (1/32 of an inch) 
of the original tread depth and will be replaced free of charge with 
the same or similar Falken tires (mounting and balancing labor 
covered). A set of four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be 
accepted for out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.
What Is Not Covered by the Warranty 1.
 
a. Tires that become unserviceable due to road hazard 
damages (cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact breaks, 
etc.) improper repair technique or materials, improper 
inflation, overload, irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective 
mechanical vehicle components (brakes, suspension, 
wheels, etc.) improper suspension alignment, accident, fire, 
chemical damage, damage from chain use, racing, off-road 
use, run flat, improper installation, vandalism, or abuse.
b.
 Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has 
been removed.
c.
 Tires that were transferred to another vehicle from the 
vehicle in which the tires were originally installed.
d.
 Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous 
damages or repairs.
e.
 The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this 
warranty and will be the sole responsibility of the tire owner. 

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including mounting charge. No adjustment will be made for tires 
that are worn more than 50%.
What Is Not Covered by the Warranty
Non Adjustable Conditionsa.
 Irregular wear or tire damage due to: Road hazards such as 
punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass bruises or impact breaks.
 -Fire, wreck or collision
 - Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spinning, improper 
mounting or demounting, running flat, off-road use, racing, 
vandalism, willful damage or abuse.
 -Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock 
absorber, use of tire chains.
 - Any tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g. tire 
fillers, sealant, or balancing substances).
 -Mechanical failure or design of vehicle.
b.
 Tires fitted to anything other than the original vehicles.
c.
 Tire worn beyond tread wear indicator (2/32nds inch or 1.6mm 
tread remaining).
d.
 Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user.
e.
 Tire branded “NA” (meaning no adjustment) or “blem” (meaning 
blemished).
f.
 Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or 
consequential damage.
g.
 Ride disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after free-
replacement conditions.
h.
 Tire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four 
years prior to presentation for adjustment.
General Exclusions a.
 No Hankook Tire employee, retailer or dealer has the authority 
to make any warranty, representation, promise or agreement on 
behalf of Hankook Tire except as stated in this policy.
b.
 Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not 
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What Isn’t Covered
Adjustments will not be made for:A.
 Tires that become unserviceable due to:
1.
 Conditions resulting from road hazard such as (A) impact 
damage, (B) cuts, (C) snags, or (D) punctures.
2.
 Conditions resulting from (A) improper installation, (B) wheel 
misalignment, (C) tire/wheel assembly imbalance, (D) use   
on an improper rim (E) improper mounting or dismounting or 
(F) misapplication.
3.
 Conditions resulting from consumer damage, such as (A) 
improper tire and vehicle maintenance, (D) misuse, abuse, (D) 
accident, (E) under inflation, (F) overloading, (G) failure   
to follow recommended rotation practices
4.
 Ride complaints after the first 25% tread wear.
5.
 Ride complaints on tires branded “Blemish”.
6.
 Use in any commercial, racing, or off-road applications.
7.
 Ozone or weather checking on tires over (4) four years from 
date of manufacture.
8.
 Continued use while being run flat or acute under-inflation.
9.
 Tires stored improperly. or
B.
 Tires that are:
1.
  Worn unevenly and/or show a difference of 2/32” (1.6mm) 
between the grooves.
2.
 Installed on any vehicle other than the vehicle on which they 
were first installed.
3.
 Sold or adjusted outside the United States of America, the 
District of Columbia and Canada
4.
 Acquired as “used” tires.
5.
 Altered in any manner (additional siping, buffing, stud pin   
holes etc.)
6.
 Worn to 2/32” (1.6mm) or more than 72 months old (based on 
date of purchase) whichever occurs first.
7.
 Improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to the 
Rubber Manufacturer’s Association standards. 

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of internal damage will require dismounting of the tire and 
examination by trained tire personnel.
•
 Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may cause the tire 
beads to break with explosive force during installation of the tire on 
the rim. Tire and rim must match in size. Rim parts must match by 
manufacturer’s design. Clean rim. Lubricate rim and beads. Do not 
exceed the maximum recommended pressure to seat the beads. 
Only trained tire personnel should mount tires.
•
 Use of worn-out tires (less than 2/32nd inch (1.6 mm) of tread 
depth) increases the probability of tire failure. 
•
 Excessive speeds create heat buildup in a tire, leading to possible 
tire failure.
•
 Maxxis strongly recommends tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,500 
miles (8,000 to 12,000 kilometers). 
•
 The Maxxis brand temporary spare tire weighs less than a 
conventional radial tire. The temporary tire should be used only in 
emergencies and returned to the trunk as soon as it is convenient 
to have your standard tire repaired or replaced.
Contact Information
Any time you see damage to your Tires or wheels, immediately
contact a Vehicle Manufacturer Dealer or Maxxis Dealer. If
further assistance is required, please contact:
Maxxis International - U.S.A.
1-866-509-7067
Or write:
Maxxis Technology Center
480 Old Peachtree Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
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Check the Cold Inflation Pressure in All Your Tires, 
Including the Spare, at Least Once Each Month
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle 
handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire 
failure, loss of vehicle control, and an accident. Therefore, inflation 
pressures should be checked at least once each month and before 
every long-distance trip. This applies to all tires, including sealant 
types and self-supporting tires, which are as susceptible to losing air 
pressure as any other type of tire if not properly maintained. Pressures\
 
should be checked before the tires have been driven on or after they 
have  been allowed to cool down to the ambient air temperature. 
Driving for even a short distance causes tires to heat up and their air \
pressure to increase, and recommended tire pressures are for tires 
that have not been heated by recent driving on them.
Underinflation and Overinflation Must Be Checked  
with a Tire Pressure Gauge
Tires must be checked monthly with a tire pressure gauge. It is 
impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by simply 
looking at them. It is almost impossible to feel or hear when a tire is \
being run underinflated or overinflated. Use an accurate tire pressure 
gauge to check tire pressure each month. Small and inexpensive tire 
pressure gauges are available. You should keep one in your vehicle’s 
glove box or trunk and use it monthly and as otherwise needed.
Self-Supporting Zero Pressure™ (ZP) Tires at Low  
or Zero Air Pressure
The handling characteristics of a vehicle with a deflated Self-
Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire (whether front or rear) are not 
the same as those of a vehicle with normally inflated tires. Avoid 
high speeds and hard cornering whenever a low-pressure warning is 
activated. Even a Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire can build 
up excessive heat when run underinflated for an extended period of 
time. The length of time and distance a Self-Supporting Zero Pressure 
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vehicle owner’s manual and is on a placard located in the vehicle’s 
door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door. If 
you have plus-size tires that require a higher inflation pressure, your 
tire pressure monitoring system will require re-calibration to the new 
proper inflation pressure. Refer to your tire dealer/installer of plus-size 
tires for proper inflation pressure. You should check air pressure in all 
your tires, including the spare, once each month and before every long 
trip. Regardless whether your spare is a full-size spare or a mini-spare, 
make sure that it is properly inflated. If the TPMS generates improper 
monitoring or signals, you should consult your vehicle owner’s manual 
and follow up with your vehicle’s manufacturer.
TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels at more than 35 mph (55 km/hr) as indicated 
on your vehicle’s speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, 
unloaded tire can cause it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The 
energy released by such an explosion may cause serious physical 
injury or death. Never allow anyone to stand near or behind a spinning 
tire. When in mud, sand, snow, ice, or another slippery condition, 
do not engage in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor 
excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may 
cause a drive tire that has lost traction to spin beyond its speed-
enduring capability. This is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel 
assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to spin the  
tire/wheel assembly.
High Speed Driving Is Dangerous
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high 
speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard is more 
difficult to avoid, and if tire contact is made with it, there is a greater 
chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, 
driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid 
accidents and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. 

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Check How Your Tires Are Wearing at Least  
Once Each Month
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the 
tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessi\
ve 
vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment or balance. These 
conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the 
handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If 
you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and balance 
checked immediately. Tires which have been run underinflated will 
show more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread. Read 
and follow the instructions on tire rotation and replacement below.
Tire Mixing
MICHELIN® tires are radial tires. For best, safe performance, the same 
size and type of tire should be used on all four wheel positions, and th\
e 
full size spare should be the same size and type. Before mixing tires 
of different types in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check 
the vehicle manufacturer’s owner‘s manual for its recommendations. 
It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s 
manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive 
vehicles, as this may require special precautions.
SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE™ (ZP) TIRES SHOULD NOT 
BE MIXED WITH NON-ZP TIRES OTHER THAN THE TEMPORARY 
USE OF THE PROPERLY INFLATED SPARE IF THE VEHICLE IS  
SO EQUIPPED.
Winter Driving
Tires that meet the US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) 
definition of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S, or M&S. On such tires, 
normally referred to as “All-Season” tires, the “M+S” designation