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Full-size spare tires (not temporary spares) of the same size,
construction, and speed rating may be used in a five-tire
rotation pattern.
After rotation, check the inflation pressure of all the tires. The front
and rear tire pressures may vary according to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications.
Remember to follow your vehicle Owner’s Manual for tire rotation
intervals. Your Limited Warranty recommends Toyo brand tires to be
rotated as follows:
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Every 3,500 miles or less for high performance (low profile) tires.
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Every 7,500 miles or less for standard passenger and light
truck tires.
More frequent rotation or a thorough vehicle inspection may be
necessary if, upon inspection, irregular or erratic treadwear is
beginning to appear.
It is important to remember the following: •
These tire rotation recommendations do not take into account
different tire and construction types mixed on the vehicle.
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Some tires cannot be rotated in the manner described. Such tires
include unidirectional tires. Unidirectional tread patterns must be
rotated front-to-rear only so that the direction of revolution does
not change.
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• Some vehicles are designed with different tire sizes on the front
and rear axles. Normally, such combinations will not allow rotation.
Prior to rotating, consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
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For vehicles with dual rear wheels, see the vehicle Owner’s
Manual for the vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. If your vehicle
Owner’s Manual is not available, please contact the vehicle
manufacturer.
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Some vehicles are equipped with wheels that limit the choice of
rotation pattern. Consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
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Do not include temporary spare tires in the rotation pattern.
However, if your spare tire is the same size and type as a road tire
(for LT tires of the same size, type, and load rating), it should be
included in the tire rotation process. The proper procedure is to use
the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire rotation procedures,
or if not available, to use the appropriate rotation pattern shown,
inserting the spare in the right rear position. Place the tire that
would have gone to the right rear in the spare tire storage position
as the new spare.
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Important! After rotation, adjust the pressure of the individual tires
to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation or the inflation
pressure recommended by Toyo Tires for an optional fitment
according to the tire’s new location on the vehicle.
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Do not mix speed-rated tires on the same axle. Higher speed-rated
tires must remain on the rear axle. Consult your authorized Toyo
Tires dealer.
TIRE SPEED RATING
All Toyo Tires passenger, light truck, and truck tires have a maximum
speed rating based on size and type. Tires must never be operated
in excess of their rated speed limit! Consult your tire dealer or contac\
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Toyo Tires Technical Services at (800) 442-8696 (Pacific Time) or
(888) 444-8696 (Eastern Time) if you are not sure about the maximum
speed rating of your tires.
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molded into the sidewall near the bead. These letters mean “Mud
and Snow.” Tires designed for use in severe snow conditions
generally have tread patterns, structure, and materials for giving
superior performance. These tires are marked with the “M&S”
designation plus a mountain/snowflake
symbol. Even the best
all-season tires will not provide acceptable levels of traction if you
drive too fast in snow or ice conditions and if you do not allow more
stopping distance on icy roads compared to dry road surfaces.
Your ability to safely maneuver your vehicle in snow or ice
conditions is considerably reduced if your tires are too worn to
provide adequate road grip.
SAFE USE OF TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
• The temporary spare tire is designed for temporary use only. It
must not be used continuously as a standard tire. The temporary
spare tire should be returned to the trunk as soon as it is
convenient to have your standard tire repaired or replaced.
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The temporary spare tire should not be used for speeds exceeding
50 mph.
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Never use chains on temporary spare tires, because it could cause
damage to your vehicle.
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When you replace the temporary tire, replace it only with the same
type of tire.
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A full-size spare tire in your vehicle is intended for use as a spare
when needed. Please see the “Tire Rotation” section for the proper
procedures for including the same size construction and speed-
rated tire (for LT tires of the same size, type, and load rating) in the
rotation pattern. (Do not rotate a temporary spare 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:
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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.
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Improper inflation or other maintenance abuses.
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Incorrect mounting of the tire, or tire/wheel imbalance.
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Mechanical irregularities in the vehicle such as wheel
misalignment, worn, or faulty parts.
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Accident, corrosion, vandalism, fire, or damage caused by nature.
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Tires used on vehicles in racing or special applications.
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Non-speed-rated temporary spare tires used over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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Tires worn out [2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining].
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Tires that have been retreaded.
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Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
installed.
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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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by the current retail selling price of that tire at the time of
warranty replacement. The costs of mounting, balancing
and any other service charges or applicable taxes are
payable by the customer.
-The tire is covered by this warranty for the life of the original
usable tread (the original tread depth down to the level of
tread wear indicator bars molded at 2/32 inch or 1.6 mm) or
for 48 months from the date of vehicle purchase, whichever
comes first. This time period does not represent the
expected service life for tires covered by this warranty.
2.
Temporary Spare Tires
- When the original tread of a YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare
tire used in temporary highway service on the vehicle in
which it was originally equipped, is worn not more than
1/32 inch or 0.8 mm, the tire will be replaced with a new
YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare tire free of charge, without
charge for mounting and balancing the new tire. Additional
service charges are payable by the customer.
-Temporary Spare tires worn in excess of 1/32 inch or 0.8
mm but less than 2/32 inch or 1.6 mm, will be replaced and
the customer charged 50% of the current retail selling price
of the tire. The costs of mounting, balancing and any other
service charges are payable by the customer.
Limitations and Exclusions
All implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of
this written warranty.
All obligations or liabilities for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of \
vehicle use or any other incidental or consequential damages are
hereby excluded. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply.
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YOKOHAMA’S Obligations
Replacements qualifying under the warranty will be made by an
authorized YOKOHAMA retail tire dealer and will be handled quickly
Participating dealers in the US may be found at www.yokohamatire.
com/dealer-locator or by calling 1-800-722-9888 and choosing
menu option 1. Participating dealers in Canada can be found at
www.yokohamatire.ca.
Customer’s Obligations
The customer must present the claim tire, together with the vehicle on
which it was used, to an authorized YOKOHAMA retail tire dealer. Tires
replaced on a warranty basis become the property of YOKOHAMA
TIRE CORPORATION.
The customer is required to pay the adjusted price of the new tire
(dealer’s current retail selling price at the time of adjustment less credit
allowance) and taxes. The customer is responsible for any payments
arising out of dealer service such as mounting, balancing, tire rotation\
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and alignment UNLESS SPECIALLY INCLUDED IN THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY.
To obtain a free-replacement warranty, the customer must present
proof of vehicle purchase date either by the new vehicle invoice or
license registration.
Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state.
YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare Tire
High Pressure Spare Operating Instructions
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail due to improper
maintenance or service factors. Tire failure may create a risk of
property damage and serious or fatal injury. For your safety, please
follow the instructions below.
1.
The YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire is designed for
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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