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Limited Warranty
For Original Equipment Passenger Car & Light
Truck Tires Including Temporary Tires
What Is Covered and for How Long
Hankook warrants that a tire manufactured by Hankook and
equipped originally on the vehicle is free from defects in materials or \
workmanship in normal use for the life of the original usable tread. The
life of the original usable tread ends when the tire tread has been worn\
down with only 1.6mm (2/32nds inch) remaining, at which point the tire
is considered to be fully worn out.
Passenger Car and Light Truck Tiresa.
Free replacement
If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as a result of
defect in material and/or workmanship within the first 25% of tread
wear, the tire will be replaced with a new, comparable Hankook
Tire at no charge including mounting and balancing charges.
b.
Pro rata replacement
Tires not qualifying for free replacement will be allowed a credit
toward purchase of a new, comparable Hankook Tire based
upon the amount of tread actually worn. The cost of mounting,
balancing and any other service charges or applicable taxes shall
be paid by the user. Otherwise adjustment for compensation will
be made on a prorata basis calculated by multiplying the actual
current dealer selling price by the percentage of remaining usable
tread depth.
Hankook Temporary Tire a.
A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more trunk storage
space than a conventional tire. To conserve tire tread life,
temporary tire should be returned to the trunk as soon as it is
convenient to have your standard tire repaired or replaced.
b.
If Hankook Temporary Tire fails as a result of defect in materials
and/or workmanship during the first 50% of usable tread wear,
the tire will be replaced with a new, comparable tire at no charge
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Passenger and Light Truck Radial Tire Warranty
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER OF ANY NEW KENDA PASSENGER RADIAL TIRE
OR KENDA TIRES LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES BEARING
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRESCRIBED TIRE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURED AFTER
04/01/09. TIRES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO THAT DATE
MUST BE SUBMITTED TO COOPER TIRE FOR WARRANTY
CONSIDERATION.
What Is Covered and For How Long?
Kenda warrants to the original purchaser that, if a Kenda first quality
tire becomes unserviceable due to an eligible adjustable condition
during the tread life (defined below), the tire will be replaced with an
equivalent new Kenda Tire. A replacement charge (defined below) will
be required to obtain a replacement tire.
Other Than First Quality Tires
Kenda passenger car and light truck tires branded “BLEMISH” have
the same warranty as first quality tires except for ride complaints and
the appearance or other conditions which caused the tires to
be classified as other than first quality.
Tread Life
When the tread becomes worn to 2/32” (1.6mm) anywhere on the
tire (shown by tread wear indicators molded into the tread grooves),
the tire is worn out and no replacement tire or other adjustment shall
be available.
Replacement Charge
The replacement charge will be determined by multiplying your original
purchase price by the percentage of original tread worn from the
tire. You must pay for mounting, balancing, and any other additional
charges, such as State and Federal taxes and fees or the acceptance
of a higher priced replacement tire.
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What Isn’t Covered
Adjustments will not be made for:A.
Tires that become unserviceable due to:
1.
Conditions resulting from road hazard such as (A) impact
damage, (B) cuts, (C) snags, or (D) punctures.
2.
Conditions resulting from (A) improper installation, (B) wheel
misalignment, (C) tire/wheel assembly imbalance, (D) use
on an improper rim (E) improper mounting or dismounting or
(F) misapplication.
3.
Conditions resulting from consumer damage, such as (A)
improper tire and vehicle maintenance, (D) misuse, abuse, (D)
accident, (E) under inflation, (F) overloading, (G) failure
to follow recommended rotation practices
4.
Ride complaints after the first 25% tread wear.
5.
Ride complaints on tires branded “Blemish”.
6.
Use in any commercial, racing, or off-road applications.
7.
Ozone or weather checking on tires over (4) four years from
date of manufacture.
8.
Continued use while being run flat or acute under-inflation.
9.
Tires stored improperly. or
B.
Tires that are:
1.
Worn unevenly and/or show a difference of 2/32” (1.6mm)
between the grooves.
2.
Installed on any vehicle other than the vehicle on which they
were first installed.
3.
Sold or adjusted outside the United States of America, the
District of Columbia and Canada
4.
Acquired as “used” tires.
5.
Altered in any manner (additional siping, buffing, stud pin
holes etc.)
6.
Worn to 2/32” (1.6mm) or more than 72 months old (based on
date of purchase) whichever occurs first.
7.
Improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to the
Rubber Manufacturer’s Association standards.
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Tires branded “MALWEAR” or “NON-UNIF (Non-Uniform) or with
any other branding are not covered under the Tread Wear Protection
provided herein.
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
If you receive a replacement tire under the terms of this Warranty, the
replacement tire will be covered by the Warranty then currently given
by Kenda Tires for the replacement tire.
WHERE TO GO FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT
See your Kenda Tires dealer-which can be found on the dealer locator
on KendaTire.com. In the event you are unable to locate a Kenda Tires
dealer, you can obtain assistance by contacting the Kenda Consumer
Relations Department, telephone number 1-800-225-4714.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in service or
otherwise become unserviceable due to conditions beyond the control
of the manufacturer. No Part of this Warranty is intended to be a
representation by Kenda that tire failure may not occur.
USED TIRES
Never purchase used tires! Previous usage may have damaged
internal components. This damage may lead to sudden tire failure.
KENDA TIRES DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF TIME,
OR USE, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
ON THE FACE HEREON.
Some states do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages. As a result, this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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CONSUMER RIGHTS
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.
OWNER’S OBLIGATl0N
When making a claim, you must return the tire to be replaced to your
Kenda Tires dealer.
Proper vehicle and tire care is necessary to obtain the expected wear
from a tire. It is your obligation to properly maintain your tires and
the vehicle upon which they are mounted, including: (A) operating
your tires at the inflation pressures recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer, (B) keeping your tire/wheel assemblies in balance. (C)
proper wheel alignment, and (D) rotation. You must check your tire’s air
pressure at least monthly and before long trips.
We recommend that you have your Kenda Tires dealer inspect your
tires any time you notice irregular or uneven tread wear and rotate
them, if necessary. Also, they should be inspected by your dealer any
time your vehicle is brought in for service.
TREADWEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For those qualifying brand tires listed in the product chart (see below),
Kenda Tires will provide prorated credit towards the purchase of a
comparable brand tire.
You will be responsible for the prorated cost of a replacement
tire, and also mounting and balancing costs, taxes and any
other charges.
The prorated cost of a replacement tire is determined as follows:
(Actual miles driven) ÷ (Amount of warranted miles) X (Actual current
dealer selling price)
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To qualify for this Treadwear Limited Warranty, the tire must meet all
of the following conditions:•
Qualifies as an Eligible Tire.
•
ls a model tire included in the product chart.
•
ls driven no more than the warrantedтmiles specified in the
product chart.
•
ls properly serviced and maintained, including periodic rotation.
•
Tread is evenly worn down to the top of the treadwear
indicator bars.
•
Was installed no more than 60 months from the date of purchase.
•
Has been used on road surfaces for which the tire is designed.
•
Has not been used for commercial service.
A comparable Kenda brand tire is the same tire, or a tire of the same
basic construction and quality, as the original tire, as determined by
Kenda Tires.
Mileage Warranties based on tire.
Vezda UHP A/S..................KR400.............................................\
...50,000
Vezda Touring A/S..............KR205................................................65\
,000
VezdaEco...........................KR30..................................\
................60,000
Kenetica.............................KR17...............................\
...................50,000
Klever S/T...........................KR52.........................................\
.........60,000
Klever H/T
2........................KR600........60,000 (p-mertric) 50,000 (LTR)
SAFETY WARNING
Driving on Any Tire That Does Not Have the Correct
Inflation Pressure Is Dangerous
Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in
sudden tire destruction. Refer to the tire placard on the vehicle (check
vehicle and/or vehicle owner’s manual for placard location) for the
recommended operating pressures. Do not exceed maximum pressure
indicated on the tire sidewall.
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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
Manual for their recommendations.
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• The Tire has been properly cared for, and reasonable and
necessary maintenance has been performed, in accordance with
the Vehicle Owner’s Manual and/or this Limited Warranty.
•
The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions.
•
The Tire’s owner resides in the United States or Canada.
What Is Warranted and for How Long
• Failures, defects, and malfunctions due to defective materials
and/or defective workmanship.
•
Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round
•
Tires, if the Tire is within the first 1/32nd inch of tread depth
(0.8 mm).
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Within 60 months from the date of your purchase of the new
Vehicle, or at least 2/32nd inch (1.6 mm) of tread depth remaining
on the Tire, whichever comes first, except if the Tire is a temporary
spare tire, in which case the tire must be within the first 1/32nds
inch (0.8 mm) of tread depth.
What Is Not Covered by this Limited Warranty Policy
• Tire failure, defect, malfunction or damage resulting from
improper operation or maintenance such as, but not limited to,
overloading, excessive speed and inflation practices causing
excessive operational temperatures that exceed specifications,
misapplication, tire/wheel imbalance, vandalism, use of puncture
sealants and/or chemical corrosion.
•
Road hazards, including but not limited to cuts, snags, punctures,
bruises, impact brakes, tire plugs, and/or any other damage
caused by tire repair.
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Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires,
if Maxxis determines the problem is not the result of a defect
covered under this Limited Warranty, regardless of the tread depth
of the Tire.
•
Irregular treadwear resulting from improper wheel alignment, under
or over inflation, tire abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting
or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn