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Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Passenger and Light Truck Tires
Including Tires with Run-Flat Technology
Eligibility
This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand
passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare
tires, originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer on a new vehicle\
.
You are covered under the terms of this Limited Warranty if the tire was
produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was originally installed in non-
commercial service. Warranty conditions may be subject to change.
See https://www.bridgestonetire.com/customer-care/tire-warranties/full-
warranty for the most current warranty information.
What Is Warranted and for How Long
Before wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining original tread
depth (i.e. worn down to the top of the built-in indicators in the tread
grooves) and within 6 years from the date of purchase (proof of
purchase date required; without proof of purchase date, then within
6 years from the date of tire manufacture), for any reason other than
those excluded in the section entitled “What This Limited Warranty
Does Not Cover,” any eligible tire that becomes unusable for any
reason within the manufacturer’s control will be replaced with an
equivalent new tire on the basis set forth in this Limited Warranty.
What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following: 1.
Tire damage or irregular wear due to:a.
Road hazards, including, without limitation: Puncture, cut,
impact break, stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
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Replacement Price
Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this Limited
Warranty will be replaced free of charge during the first 25% of tread
wear or within 12 months from the date of purchase (proof of purchase
date required; without proof of purchase date, then within 12 months
from the date of tire manufacture), whichever occurs first. During the
free replacement period, mounting and balancing are included free
of charge.
To determine the replacement price after the free tire replacement
period, the percent of used tread wear is multiplied by the current
selling price for the replacement tire(s). The appropriate taxes,
mounting, balancing, disposal fee, and other service charges may be
added to the adjustment replacement price.
In Canada, the tire will be adjusted at dealerships (subject to dealer
discretion) at a predetermined “Adjustment Price.”
Replacement Warranty
If you receive a replacement tire under this Limited Warranty, it will be
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, if any, given on that tire at
that time.
Where To Go
Tire adjustments under this Limited Warranty will only be made at an
authorized Bridgestone Firestone retailer. Consult a phone directory
(often listed in the Yellow Pages under “Tire Dealers”) or the internet at
www.bridgestonetire.com for the location nearest you.
Consumer Rights
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state or in Canada from \
province to province.
Conditions and Exclusions
To the extent permitted by law, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,
LLC disclaims all other warranties, including but not limited to the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
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purpose and any liability for incidental and consequential damages,
loss of time, loss of vehicle use, or inconvenience. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty applies only to consumers actually using the tire
in the United States and Canada. For warranty conditions
outside the United States and Canada, see your local Bridgestone
Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be enlarged or altered
by anyone.
In accordance with Federal Law, this Limited Warranty has been
designated as a “Limited Warranty.” Nothing in this Limited Warranty
is intended to be a representation that tire failures cannot occur. This
Limited Warranty is given in the United States by Bridgestone Americas
Tire Operations, LLC, 200 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 and
in Canada by Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc., 5770 Hurontario St.,
Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3G5.
Owner’s Obligations
In order to keep this Limited Warranty valid, we require you to have
your tires regularly inspected and rotated per the recommendations
outlined in the sections of this manual entitled “Tire Damage,
Inspection and Service Life” and “Radial Tire Rotation” and to furnish
proof of same in order to receive an adjustment. Such proof should
show the date, mileage, and servicing location. A sales receipt
containing this information will suffice. In addition, a “Maintenance
Record” is included on the back cover of this manual. It is your
obligation to maintain proper tire inflation pressures as specified
by the vehicle manufacturer and to operate the vehicle within tire/
vehicle load capacity and speed limitations. It is also your obligation \
to maintain proper wheel alignment and tire/wheel assembly balance.
To request an adjustment, you must present the tire to an authorized
Bridgestone Firestone retailer. Complete and sign the customer section
of the Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Limited Warranty
adjustment form and pay appropriate replacement price, taxes,
disposal fee, and service charges, if any.
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2. Possible NON Covered Reasons/Conditions due to:
Owner’s Obligations
At least monthly, the vehicle owner(s) should check the tires’ air
pressure with a gauge and inflate to the recommended cold air
pressure level listed on the driver’s door placard. Do not rely on car
servicers to perform the checks. The tires should be rotated at least
every 8,000km (5,000 miles) or earlier if uneven wear is occurring, and
proof of maintenance records should be kept. The owner(s) should
have the tires rebalanced if vibration is experienced, and the vehicle’s
alignment should be checked if uneven or rapid wear is occurring, or
when suggested by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
All warranty claims must be presented to an authorized Falken
dealer or participating car dealership. The owner(s) must present any
supporting maintenance records and documentation necessary to help
determine if the tire(s) in question are deemed covered by the limited
warranty or not.
Legal Rights
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited in duration to the
above period. To the extent permitted by law, Falken Tires shall not
be responsible for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss
of use of the tire or the vehicle on which it is used, inconvenience, or\
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Limited Warranty
United States & Canada
Unisteel
® Radial Light Truck Tires Unisteel Radial
Medium Truck Tires
Who Is Eligible for Warranty Coverage?
You are eligible for the benefits of this limited warranty if you meet all
the following criteria:
•
You are the owner or authorized agent of the owner of new
Goodyear® Unisteel radial light truck or medium radial truck tires,
including mud and snow and on-/ off-road tires.
•
Your tires bear Department of Transportation (DOT) prescribed tire
identification numbers and are not branded “NA” (Not Adjustable).
•
Your Goodyear truck tires have been used only on the vehicle
on which they were originally installed according to the vehicle
manufacturer’s or Goodyear’s recommendations.
•
Your tires were purchased on or after June 1, 2018.
What Is Covered and for How Long?
1. Free Tire Replacement – Goodyear truck tires covered by this
warranty that become unserviceable due to a covered warranty
condition during the first 2/32” (inch) treadwear or 12 months from
date of purchase, whichever comes first, will be replaced with a
comparable new Goodyear tire without charge. You pay only for
the mounting and balancing. (Without proof of purchase, date of
manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.)
2.
Prorated Tire Replacement – Tires worn beyond the first 2/32”
(inch) treadwear that become unserviceable due to a covered
warranty condition will be replaced on a prorated basis. You are
responsible for mounting, balancing and any additional services
you order at the time of adjustment, as well as any taxes and
government-mandated charges.
3.
Tires With Duraseal Technology® — Sealant Credit During
Original Tread* – Failure of the DuraSeal Technology to seal a
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maximum 1/4” (inch) puncture in the repairable area of the original
tread will qualify for a one-time credit during the life of the original
tread within four (4) years from the date of the casing DOT serial
number or proof of purchase, if available. Sealant credit is based
on local currencies in the country where the adjustment takes
place, $50.00 for both the U.S. and Canada.
4.
TIRES WITH DURASEAL TECHNOLOGY — SEALANT
CREDIT DURING FIRST RETREAD* – Failure of the DuraSeal
Technology to seal a maximum 1/4” (inch) puncture in the
repairable area of the tread will qualify for a one-time credit
through 100% of the first retread up to four (4) years from the date
of the casing DOT serial number or proof of purchase, if available.
Sealant credit is based on local currencies in the country where
the adjustment takes place, $25.00 for both the U.S. and Canada.
All punctures must be repaired at time of retreading for this
Limited Warranty to be honored. If a sealant credit was issued
during the original tread life, no other requests for credit will
be honored.
*All claim forms submitted for sealant credit must be verified by an
authorized Goodyear representative.
How Will The Prorated Charges Be Calculated?
The replacement price will be calculated by multiplying the current
Goodyear advertised selling price, at the adjustment location, by the
percentage of usable original tread that has been worn off at the time
of adjustment. You pay for mounting, balancing, an amount equal to
the full current Federal Excise Tax (FET – U.S. only) and any other
applicable taxes for the comparable new Goodyear replacement tire as
well as any government-mandated charges.
Example:
If your disabled tire had an original 16/32” (inch) of usable tread depth
and is worn to 8/32” (inch) of usable tread remaining, you have used
50% and therefore must pay 50% of the advertised selling price of
a comparable tire, plus an amount equal to the full current Federal
Excise Tax (U.S. only) applicable to the comparable new replacement
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Goodyear tires to change its appearance (example: white inlay
on a black tire).
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Tires with weather cracking which were purchased more than four
(4) years prior to presentation for adjustment. If you have no proof
of purchase date, tires manufactured four (4) or more years prior to
presentation are not covered.
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Material added to a tire after leaving a factory producing Goodyear
tires (examples: tire fillers, sealants or balancing substances). If
the added material is the cause of the tire being removed from
service, the tire will not be adjusted.
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Any Goodyear Commercial Truck tire with the word “Mileage” on
the sidewall.
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Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
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Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle, incidental or
consequential damage.
Note: Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation \
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited warranty is applicable only in the U.S. and Canada.
What Is the Premium Radial Medium Truck Tire
Casing Provision?
Goodyear premium casings in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R24.5
or 295/75R22.5 will be warranted for covered conditions through the
first retread for a period of seven (7) years from the date of the casing
DOT serial number or proof of purchase, if available.
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If retreaded by a Goodyear Authorized Retreader, these premium
casings will be warranted for covered conditions for an unlimited
number of retreads for a period of seven (7) years from the date of the
casing DOT serial number or proof of purchase, if available.
Casing credit is based on local currencies in the country where the
adjustment takes place. Casing allowances are $130.00 for tires with
original tread and $100.00 after retreading in both the U.S.
and Canada.
What Is the Marathon® Long Haul Radial &
Marathon Regional Service Radial Medium Truck
Tire Casing Provision?
Any Goodyear Marathon LHS®, Marathon LHD®, Marathon LHT™,
Marathon RSA®, Marathon RSS® & Marathon RSD® will be warranted
for covered conditions through the first retread for a period of six
(6) years from the date of the casing DOT serial number or proof of
purchase, if available.
If retreaded by a Goodyear Authorized Retreader, these mid-tier
casings will be warranted for covered conditions for an unlimited
number of retreads for a period of six (6) years from the date of the
casing DOT serial number or proof of purchase, if available.
Casing credit is based on local currencies in the country where the
adjustment takes place. Casing allowances are $100.00 in both the
U.S. and Canada.
What Is The Radial Medium Truck Tire Casing
Provision?
All other Goodyear Unisteel® radial light truck or radial medium truck
tires will be warranted for covered conditions through the first retread
for a period of four (4) years from the date of the casing DOT serial
number or proof of purchase, if available.