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Wheel Alignment and Balancing Are Important for 
Safety and Maximum Mileage From Your Tires 
Inspect Your Tires Regularly
At least once a month inspect your tires closely for signs of uneven 
wear. Uneven wear patterns may be caused by improper inflation 
pressures, misalignment, improper balance or suspension neglect. 
If not corrected, further tire damage will occur. These conditions not 
only shorten the life of your tires, they adversely affect the handling 
characteristics of your vehicle which could be dangerous.
If any of these conditions exist, the cause may often be corrected at 
your tire dealer’s or other service facility. Your tires will then last longer.
Tire Rotation
If irregular wear becomes apparent or if the rate of wear on the tires 
is uneven, the tires should be rotated to alleviate the problem. Check 
your vehicle for any mechanical problems and correct if necessary. The 
rotation pattern or procedure indicated in your limited warranty and the\
 
vehicle manufacturers’ owner’s manual should be followed. For tires 
on front wheel drive vehicles and/or all season tires on any vehicle, it\
 is 
recommended that these tires be rotated every 8,000 miles to equalize 
the rate of wear.
Tire Mixing Can Be Dangerous
Most passenger tires today are radial tires and for best performance it \
is recommended that the same size and type of tire be used on all four 
wheel positions unless different sizes, front and rear, were specified 
as original equipment. Check the vehicle placard. If only two radials 
are mounted with two non-radials, the radials should be mounted 
on the rear. If tires of different types are mixed on a vehicle in any 
configuration, they should not be used for long periods and speeds 
should be kept to a minimum.
Mixing or matching of tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles may require 
special precautions. Always check vehicle manufacturers’ Owner’s 
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Warranty Claim Procedure
• You must present the Tire to a Vehicle Manufacturer Dealer or a 
Maxxis Dealer.
•
 You must present proof of the date of your purchase of the Vehicle 
(car dealer invoice). If you do not present this proof, the warranty 
claim will be considered only if the Tire is within five years of its 
date of manufacture.
•
 You must present the Tire that is the subject of the warranty  
claim and all service and maintenance records required by this 
Limited Warranty.
•
 If there is no Maxxis Dealer or Vehicle Manufacturer Dealer near 
you, call the Maxxis Technology Center at 1-866-509-7067.
Safety Maintenance Information
Improper tire mounting and inflation and overloading may cause 
serious injury or property damage. Maxxis recommends that you 
read and follow all safety information contained in the tire safety 
information section of this booklet, vehicle placard in the Vehicle 
and/or the Vehicle Owner’s Manual. Information regarding safety 
and maintenance also can be found on the sidewall of the Tire. 
Please also comply with the following: •
 Check air pressure every month when tires are “cold.” Use an 
accurate tire air pressure gauge. Do not reduce pressure when 
tires are hot. Proper inflation is essential. Under inflation produces 
flexing of the sidewalls and builds up heat to the point that 
premature tire failure may occur. Over inflation can cause the tire 
to be more susceptible to impact damage.
•
 Never overload your tires. The maximum load capacity and 
maximum inflation pressure are molded into the sidewall of your 
tire. Overloading builds up excessive heat and can lead to early 
tire failure.
•
 Avoid damaging objects (such as chuckholes, glass, rocks and 
curbs) which may cause internal tire damage. Continued use 
of a tire that has suffered internal damage, which may not be 
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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
USA 

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What Is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover tires damaged due to misuse, abuse or 
accident such as:•
 Road hazards (e.g., cuts, snags, bruises, impact damage or 
punctures);
•
 Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or  
improper repair;
•
 Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, 
overinflation or other abuse;
•
 Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity 
in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment (a measured tread 
difference of 2/32nds of an inch or more across the face of the 
tread on the same tire);
•
 Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism;
•
 Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brakelock;
•
 The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air,  
nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or 
balancing substances);
•
 Minor cosmetic ozone or weather cracking;
•
 Use of MICHELIN® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires 
without a properly operating low air pressure warning system.
•
 Use of MICHELIN tires that is inconsistent with the safety and/or 
maintenance information provided in your owner’s manual.
Other limitations include but are not limited to the following: •
 Michelin does not cover Original Equipment tires for mileage.
What Will Michelin Do?
If a tire is covered, and 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or less of the 
original tread is worn (or 25% or less, whichever is more beneficial to 
you), and it is within 12 months of the date of purchase, Michelin will\
, 
free of charge, replace your tire with a comparable new MICHELIN
® 
replacement tire, mount the tire, and balance the tire. You must pay the 
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If a tire is covered, and more than 2/32nds of an inch of original tread\
 
has been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to 
you), or it has been more than 12 months from the date of purchase, 
Michelin will replace the tire with a comparable new MICHELIN 
replacement tire on a pro rata basis. This means that you will be 
responsible for paying a portion of the cost. The Michelin tire retailer 
will determine the portion for which you will be responsible by 
multiplying the percentage of the original usable tread worn, by the 
current selling price at the adjustment location or the price in the 
current Michelin Base Price List, whichever is lower. You also will be 
responsible for paying in-full the cost of mounting and balancing the 
tire, and the cost of any other service charges and applicable taxes.
How Do I Get A Replacement?
Take your tire to any MICHELIN tire retailer. The retailer will require 
that you provide one or more the following:1.
 The vehicle on which the tire was used,
2.
 Personal identification (e.g. Driver’s License),
3.
 Your vehicle registration,
4.
 Payment if you owe a pro rata share for the replacement,
5.
 A completed Service Record form, and Original Owner/Tire 
Installation Information Form,
6.
 Your original invoice and copy of this Owner’s Manual.
Self-Supporting Tires Zero Pressure (ZP)
As the purchaser of a MICHELIN
® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) 
passenger tire, mounted on a vehicle approved for ZP tires, equipped 
with a properly operating low tire pressure warning system, you are 
covered by this warranty. Please pay close attention to the Owner’s 
Manual part of this booklet since it provides specific safety and 
maintenance information for your ZP tires.
MICHELIN
® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are part of a 
very sophisticated system which is designed to provide a very simple 
benefit: Peace of Mind. With these tires, you can maneuver the vehicle 
up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) at 55 mph (90 kph), unless otherwise 
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visible damage. Bumps, bulges, or cracks in any tire may indicate 
detachment within the tire body and require inspection by a qualified 
tire professional. If any tire, including the spare, has bumps, bulges, \
cracks, or other visible damage, do not resume driving with that tire. I\
f 
you have no other option, you should drive as slowly and cautiously as 
possible until you can obtain towing or mechanical assistance. If the 
spare tire is not properly inflated, do not resume driving with that tire 
unless you have no other option, in which case you should drive only 
as slowly as is safely possible in the traffic conditions until you can 
both get the spare tire properly inflated and have it checked by a tire 
professional to ensure that it is safe to use.
Proper Inflation
Driving On Any Tire That Does Not Have The Correct 
Inflation Pressure Is Dangerous
An underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in 
sudden tire failure and an accident. If your tires are those that came 
as original equipment on your vehicle when it was new, refer to the tire 
information placard that came on your vehicle (located in the vehicle’s 
door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door), 
for the recommended operating pressures. For replacement tires, 
ask your Michelin tire retailer for the correct inflation  pressure; if you 
do not, refer to the tire information placard that came on your vehicle \
(located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the 
glove compartment door), for the recommended operating pressures. 
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. Never 
exceed the Maximum Pressure rating stated on the tire sidewall. Note 
that proper inflation pressures for rear tires may differ from proper 
inflation pressures for front tires. The Maximum Pressure rating on the 
tire is normally not equal to the placard pressure. 

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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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of the event causing air loss, the ambient temperature, the speed at 
which the tire is operated, and the conditions under which the tire 
is operated. In particular, hard braking, cornering, and other sharp 
maneuvers will greatly reduce the length of time the tire can perform at\
 
low or zero inflation. Continuous use of an underinflated tire may lead 
to sudden tire failure and an accident. If a tire at low or zero pressur\
e 
begins to vibrate or cause difficulty in vehicle handling, replace it 
immediately with the temporary spare. If Self-Supporting Zero Pressure 
(ZP) tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the vehicle 
owner’s manual for complete details on the low tire pressure warning 
system designed to alert you in the event of a low pressure condition.
MICHELIN
® SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE™ (ZP) TIRES 
MUST BE USED ONLY WITH AN OPERATIONAL, MICHELIN 
APPROVED, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. Otherwise, 
all provisions of the limited warranty are void. For a list of approved \
systems, see your Michelin tire retailer or call 1-800-847- 3435. NOTE: 
Some MICHELIN Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be 
mounted on special SH-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels. These 
tires bear the special SH-M designation, molded into the sidewall of 
the tire, next  to the ZP designation. DO NOT MOUNT A TIRE WITH 
THE SH-M DESIGNATION ON THE SIDEWALL ON A STANDARD 
WHEEL. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND COULD 
CAUSE THE TIRE TO BECOME UNSERVICEABLE AT LOW OR 
ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 
OR DEATH. For a list of approved systems, see your participating 
Michelin
® tire retailer, or call 1-800-847-3435. For all types of tires, 
consult your vehicle owner’s manual or the tire information placard 
that came on your vehicle (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside 
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door) for recommended 
operating pressures. Recommended operating pressures will be 
provided by a Michelin tire retailer for self-supporting ZP tires. These 
inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. Never exceed 
the Maximum Pressure rating shown on the tire sidewall.