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When a P-metric or metric tire is installed on a light truck (SUV,
pickup, minivan), the load rating is reduced by dividing by 1.1. (This
load reduction factor is prescribed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS) and is based on the expectation that passenger-
type tires may experience more severe loading and usage conditions
when applied to light trucks.) For example, 305/50R20 has a maximum
load capacity of 3086 lbs. If this tire is fitted to a light truck, the actual
allowable load for the tire is 2805 lbs. (3086 lbs. divided by 1.1).
Consult the load and inflation charts that can be found at
www.toyotires.com. Contact Toyo Tires Technical Service with any
tire replacement questions: (800) 442
-8696 (Pacific Time) or (888)
444
-8696 (Eastern Time).
VEHICLES WITH MODIFIED SUSPENSION
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USEFUL TIRE INFORMATION
There is a lot of useful information molded into the sidewall of a tire.\
It shows the name of the tire, its size, if it is tubeless or tube type,\
the
maximum load and maximum inflation, and important safety warnings.
The sidewall markings on passenger and light truck tires are slightly
different.
Typical Passenger Tire
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The letters “DOT” certify compliance with all applicable safety
standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT). Adjacent to this is a tire identification or serial number. This
serial number is a code with up to 12 digits that are a combination
of numbers and letters. The last characters are numbers identifying
the week and year of manufacture. (For example, “1502” means the
fifteenth week of the year 2002.)
The DOT requires tire manufacturers to grade passenger car tires
based on three performance factors: Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature resistance. (See the “Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)” section for more details.)
The sidewall also shows the type of cord and the number of plies in the \
sidewall and under the tread.
Typical Light Truck Tire
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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