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Original Equipment Tires For Passenger Car, 
Temporary Spare And Light Truck Tires
Limited Warranty
As you know, many safety, comfort and performance features 
went into the design of your new vehicle – and your tires. At 
Yokohama, every tire we engineer incorporates the highest 
safety and comfort features in conjunction with the most 
enhanced performance capabilities. And, to ensure your 
complete satisfaction, Yokohama has enclosed this Limited 
Warranty brochure for your tires. As the original equipment 
tire manufacturer for your vehicle, Yokohama wants to offer its 
support in helping you properly maintain and service your 
tires and ensure you have the correct contact information in  
the unlikely event of a tire issue. For customer assistance in  
the US please call 1-800-722-9888 and in Canada please call  
(888) YOKOTEL.
This limited warranty provides for tire replacement under certain 
specified conditions. This policy applies to original equipment tires 
used in normal highway service displaying warrantable conditions. 
Tires that become unserviceable or wear out because of neglect or 
mistreatment are excluded from Yokohama warranty coverage.
Warranty Eligibility
This warranty applies to every YOKOHAMA original equipment 
passenger car, light truck, and temporary spare tire bearing the 
YOKOHAMA brand name and complete DOT serial identification 
number. Eligible tires must be used on the vehicle on which they were 
originally equipped in conformance with the vehicle manufacturer ’s 
recommendations.
What Is Not Warranted
Tires that have become unserviceable for the following reasons:
•
 Road hazard injuries or damages, caused to the tire by obstacles 
and debris such as cuts, punctures (whether repairable or not), 
snags, bruises, tears, or impact breaks. 
         
        
        
     
        
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• Improper repairs or repairs that have failed.
•
 Improper inflation or other maintenance abuses.
•
 Incorrect mounting of the tire, or tire/wheel imbalance.
•
 Mechanical irregularities in the vehicle such as wheel 
misalignment, worn, or faulty parts.
•
 Accident, corrosion, vandalism, fire, or damage caused by nature.
•
 Tires used on vehicles in racing or special applications.
•
 Non-speed-rated temporary spare tires used over 50 mph   
(80 km/h). 
•
 Tires worn out [2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining].
•
 Tires that have been retreaded.
•
 Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally 
installed.
•
 Improper storage
What Is Warranted
Tires that have become unserviceable for reasons other than stated 
above will be replaced in accordance with this warranty.
If a warrantable condition is found, tires will be replaced 
as follows: 1.
 Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires (Other than 
Temporary Spare Tires)
 - When a tire becomes unserviceable during the first 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) of original usable tread depth or 12 months 
from date of vehicle purchase, whichever comes first, it 
will be replaced with a comparable new YOKOHAMA tire 
free of charge. During this period, tires will be mounted and 
balanced without charge. Other service charges such as 
tire rotation, alignment or applicable taxes are payable by 
the customer. 
 - When a tire has worn past the above specified period for free replacement, the customer must pay for the cost of a 
new comparable YOKOHAMA passenger car or light truck 
tire on a pro-rated basis. The dealer shall determine this 
cost by multiplying the percentage of usable tread worn  
         
        
        
     
        
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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 
as scrapes, bulges, cuts, nails, irregular wear, etc. resulting from  
         
        
        
     
        
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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