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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 
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Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each 
type of MICHELIN® tire will cause the tire to build up excessive heat, 
which can cause tire damage that could result in sudden tire failure 
and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires \
experience a rapid 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 Rating System
The speed rating of a tire indicates the  
speed category (or range of v speeds)  
at which the tire can carry a load under 
specified service conditions. The speed 
rating system used today was developed 
in Europe in response to the need to 
categorize tires into standardized speeds. 
A letter from A to Z symbolizes a tire’s 
certified speed rating, ranging from 5 km/
hr (3 mph) to above 300 km/ hr (186 
mph). This rating system (see chart on 
this page) describes the top speed for 
which a tire is certified.
When this speed rating system was originally developed, the   
Unlimited V category of over 210 km/hr (130 mph) was the top speed 
rating a tire could achieve. As manufacturers made more tires that fit 
into this category, it was necessary to better regulate performance at 
standardized speeds to help ensure safety. The Limited V category of 
240 km/hr (149 mph) was then created, and the Z or (Y) speed rating 
was added as the top speed rating that a tire could achieve. W and Y 
limited speed symbols have been added as higher speed categories.
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Consult your Michelin tire retailer for maximum speed capabilities. 
Although a tire may be speed-rated, no vehicle should be operated in 
an unsafe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory 
tests that 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. 
Michelin 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). Michelin 
winter tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall or tires 
with Q symbols have a speed rating of 100 mph (160 km/hr). Winter 
tires with a speed symbol have a maximum speed rating in accordance 
with the symbol. The speed and other ratings of retreaded tires are 
assigned by the retreader and replace the original manufacturer’s 
ratings. IMPORTANT: The replacement tire speed rating should be 
equal to or higher than the OEM tire speed rating. If a lower speed 
rated tire is selected, then the vehicle top speed becomes limited 
to that of the lower speed rating selected. The customer must be 
informed of the new speed restriction and that the vehicle’s handling 
may be adversely impacted. REMEMBER…High speed driving can 
be dangerous and may damage your tires. AND…When driving at 
highway speeds, correct inflation pressure is especially important.
Inspect Your Tires, And Do Not Drive On A Damaged 
Tire Or Wheel
Road hazards and objects in the road, such as potholes, curbs, glass, 
metal, rocks, wood, and debris, can damage a tire and should be 
safely avoided. If your vehicle hits any such hazard or object, however, 
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have safety humps or ledges. Always utilize valve caps capable of 
containing the tire’s inflation, should the valve core leak. The valve 
cap is the primary seal against air loss. Each tire and wheel assembly 
should be balanced to ensure proper tire and vehicle performance and 
to maintain tire warranty coverage. Tires and wheel assemblies that 
are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a bumpy ride, and 
irregular tire wear.
Special Mounting Instructions For Self-Supporting 
Zero Pressure™ (ZP) Tires
ZP tires can be more difficult to mount than conventional tires. They 
should be mounted and demounted only by a properly trained tire 
professional. ZP tires can generate a tremendous amount of heat  
when run at low or zero pressure. ALWAYS ALLOW A ZP TIRE TO 
COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE IT. FAILURE TO DO 
SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. Michelin
® ZP tires are 
tubeless tires designed to operate in emergency conditions at low or 
zero air inflation.
MICHELIN® Self Supporting Zero Pressure™ (Zp) Tires 
and Special Sh-M (Symmetric Hump-Modified) Wheels
Some MICHELIN® ZP tires can perform with zero pressure capability 
only when mounted on special SH-M wheels. These tires bear the 
SH-M designation immediately following the ZP designation on the 
sidewall of the tire.
Temporary Type Spare Tires
When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle \
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that passenger car and light truck tires, including spare tires be 
inspected regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a Michelin 
tire retailer, who will assess the tire’s suitability for continued service. 
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should continue to 
be inspected by a specialist at least annually. Consumers are strongly 
encouraged to be aware not only of their tires’ visual condition and 
inflation pressure but also of any change in dynamic performance such 
as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be an indication \
that the tires need to be removed from service to prevent tire failure. \
It 
is impossible to predict when tires should be replaced based on their 
calendar age alone. However, the older a tire, the greater the chance   
that it will need to be replaced due to the service-related evolution or 
other conditions found upon inspection or detected during use. While 
most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years, it is 
recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the date 
of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as 
a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they 
have not reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on an origina\
l 
equipment vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle), 
follow the vehicle manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations, 
when specified (but not to exceed 10 years). The date when a tire 
was manufactured is located on the sidewall of each tire. Consumers 
should locate the Department of Transportation or “DOT” code on the 
tire. The code begins with “DOT” and ends with the week and year of 
manufacture. For example, a DOT code ending with “2214” indicates a 
tire made in the 22nd week of 2014.
Remember . . . to Avoid Damage to Your Tires and a 
Possible Accident
• INSPECT TIRES AT LEAST MONTHLY, AND IMMEDIATELY 
AFTER STRIKING ANY ROAD HAZARD.
•
 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH 
WHEN TIRES ARE COLD AND BEFORE EVERY LONG TRIP.
•
 NEVER UNDERINFLATE OR OVERINFLATE A TIRE.
•
 NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE AND TIRES.
•
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SPEED THAT IS REASONABLE UNDER THE ROAD AND 
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
•
 AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR 
EDGES OF PAVEMENT.
•
 AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
•
 IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE THE TIRE 
WITH A PROPERLY INFLATED SPARE AND VISIT A QUALIFIED 
TIRE PROFESSIONAL AT ONCE.
•
 KEEP TIRES AND WHEELS PROPERLY ALIGNED, BALANCED, 
AND ROTATED.
•
 HAVE MOUNTING AND REPAIRS DONE BY A TIRE 
PROFESSIONAL.
•
 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR MICHELIN 
TIRE RETAILER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED 
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAN 
LEAD TO ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR OR TIRE DAMAGE, 
POSSIBLY  RESULTING  IN AN ACCIDENT.
 
If you see or suspect any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your 
local Michelin tire retailer, or visit our web site listed below for dealer 
locations. If further assistance is required, contact:
IN THE USA 1-800-847-3435
or write:
Michelin North America, Inc. 
Attention: Consumer Care Department 
Post Office Box 19001
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
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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; 
overloading; 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.
•
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply  
to you.
The terms of this Limited Warranty may not be changed by anyone, 
including any Nitto employee, representative, or dealer.
Nitto does not warrant any work performed by the dealer, including, 
but not limited to, their selection, fitment, mounting and balancing, 
inspection or repair of any tire.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need assistance, please contact your authorized Nitto retailer.  
To locate an authorized Nitto dealer, use our dealer locator at  
www.nittotire.com, or contact Nitto Technical Services at:
NITTO TIRE U.S.A INC.
PO BOX 6064
Cypress, California 90630-6064
(888) 529-8200 (8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time)
Tire Safety and Maintenance Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND TIRE USAGE INFORMATION FOR 
NITTO NT05R TIRES ON THE DODGE CHALLENGER SRT DEMON
Your drag radial tires are designed for racing conditions and are not 
like ordinary passenger car tires. Follow the instructions on this page \
to promote tire safety and to better understand your drag radial tires’ 
characteristics. To the extent any information on this page differs from 
the general tire care information elsewhere in this manual, follow the 
instructions on this page for your tires.
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPETITION TIRES
The drag radial tires installed on this vehicle are designed for 
competition use, and feature a race compound, limited tread grooves, 
and shallow tread depth, to provide maximum dry traction. Therefore, 
these tires are not recommended for use in wet weather conditions 
where there is risk of hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control.