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You should visually inspect your tires on a regular basis throughout 
their life, and you should have your tires periodically evaluated by a 
qualified tire service professional when your vehicle is serviced such 
as routine maintenance intervals, oil changes, and tire rotations. In 
particular, note the following tips for spotting tire damage:•
 After striking anything unusual in the roadway, have a qualified tire 
service professional demount the tire and inspect it for damage. A 
tire may not have visible signs of damage on the tire surface. Yet, 
the tire may suddenly fail without warning, a day, a week, or even 
months later.
•
 Inspect your tires for cuts, cracks, splits or bruises in the tread and \
sidewall areas. Bumps or bulges may indicate a separation within 
the tire body. Have your tire inspected by a qualified tire service 
professional. It may be necessary to have it removed from the 
wheel for a complete inspection.
•
 Inspect your tires for adequate tread depth. When the tire is worn 
to the built-in indicators at 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less tread groove 
depth, or the tire cord or fabric is exposed, the tire is dangerously 
worn and must be replaced immediately.
•
 Inspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of the tread 
or flat spots in the tread may indicate a problem with the tire or 
vehicle. Consult a qualified tire service professional.
•
 Inspect your wheels also. If you have a bent or cracked wheel,  
it must be replaced.
•
 Don’t forget to check the spare tire.
Make sure your tires, including the spare tire, continue to be regularly\
 
inspected after 5 years of service to determine if they can continue in \
service. Even when your tires appear to be usable from their external 
appearance or the tread depth may have not reached the minimum 
wear out depth, it is recommended that all tires (including spare tires 
and “temporary use” spares) more than 10 years old be replaced wi\
th 
new tires.
The 10 year period after the date of production is not an indicator of 
actual service life for any individual tire. Some tires will need to be \
replaced before 10 years due to conditions such as punctures, impact 
damage, improper inflation, overloading, tread wear or other conditions  

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Tire Repairs
 SAFETY WARNING
Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An improper repair 
can be unreliable or permit further damage to the tire. The tire may 
suddenly fail, causing serious personal injury or death. A complete 
inspection and repair of 
your tire in accordance with U.S. Tire 
Manufactur
ers Association procedures should be conducted by a 
qualified tire service professional.
While the comprehensive procedures and recommendations for 
tire repair are beyond the scope of this manual, a proper tire repair 
includes the following:
•
 The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete 
inspection, inside and out.  Some damage to the tire may only be 
evident on the interior of the tire.
•
 The puncture injury is 1/4 inch (6 mm) 
or less and must be within the tread 
area as shown in the graphic.  This helps 
ensure long-term tire and repair durability.
•
 A patch is applied to the interior of the 
tire and the puncture hole is filled with  
a suitable plug/stem filler. This helps 
ensure that the interior of the tire is 
adequately sealed to prevent inflation pressure loss and prevents 
contamination of the steel belts and other plies from the elements 
(such as water) in the outside world.
PATCH + PLUG/STEM   PATCH ONLY  PLUG/STEM ONLY
Additional notes about tire repairs :
•
 Not all punctured or damaged tires can be properly repaired; 
consequently, they must be replaced. NEVER repair a tire with any 
of the following conditions:
 - Wear to the tire’s built-in treadwear indicators or to 2/32 inch  (1.6 mm) remaining tread depth in any area of the tread. 

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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. 

CONTINENTAL TIRE
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**comparable new Continental brand tire FREE OF CHARGE, 
including mounting and balancing (excluding on line orders). Owner 
pays all applicable taxes.
Temporary Spare
If a TS Tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those 
listed in Section 3, during the first 1/32nd (0.8 mm) of treadwear, then it 
will be replaced with a **comparable new Continental brand TS tire
FREE OF CHARGE, including mounting and balancing.The owner 
pays all applicable taxes. After this “Free Replacement Period” for your 
TS tire expires, no warranty claim will be accepted.
After the Free Replacement Period
The tire (except TS tire) may still be eligible for a pro rata replacement 
up to 72 months from date of original purchase until the tread is worn 
down to the tread wear indicators (2/32nd of an inch or 1.6 mm of 
tread remaining). If an eligible tire becomes unserviceable under the 
stipulations of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment policy it will be 
replaced with a **comparable new Continental brand tire, charging the 
owner a pro-rated amount. Owner pays all applicable taxes (including 
F.E.T.), mounting and balancing charges.
The replacement tire price will be determined by multiplying the 
percentage of the useable tread worn by the Dealers Selling Price 
(excluding all applicable taxes) at the time of the adjustment.  The 
useable tread is the original tread down to the tread wear indicators 
(2/32nd of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining.)
**A “comparable” new Continental brand tire may be of either the same 
tire line or the same basic construction but with a different sidewall or 
tread configuration. If a higher priced tire is selected, the consumer will 
pay the difference in price.
What Is Not Covered by This Warranty the Following 
Are Not Covered
• Road Hazard: Any tire with road hazard damage, that includes,  
but is not limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and  
impact breaks. 

FALKEN
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Speed Limits
 SAFETY WARNING
Operating your vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit or the 
maximum speed allotted by driving conditions has the potential to be 
dangerous. Higher driving speeds create excessive heat buildup in a 
tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
Tire Spinning
 SAFETY WARNING
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of mud, ice, snow, sand, 
or wet grass can be potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a 
speedometer reading above 55 km/h (35 mph) can be capable of 
disintegrating a tire with explosive force. In some circumstances, a tir\
e 
may be spinning at twice the speed displayed on the speedometer. 
This can cause serious injury or death to you, a passenger, or 
bystander. Never spin a tire above 55 km/h (35 mph).
Limited Warranty 
This limited warranty applies to Falken brand Original Equipment 
Passenger Car, Temporary Spare, and Light Truck steel belted radial 
tires bearing the complete description and serial number required by 
the Department of Transportation (DOT). This warranty is effective only 
to tires for which claims are made within 6 (six) years of the date of 
production, based on the tire DOT serial number.
What Is Covered and for How Long
Falken tires that are originally equipped on this vehicle are warranted \
against any defects in the materials and workmanship for the usable 
life of the original tread. The limited warranty terminates at the flush 
appearance of the tread wear indicators at 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) 
remaining tread depth.
a.
 Free Replacement 
If a tire becomes unserviceable due to such defect within the first 
1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the tire will be replaced  

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free of charge with the same or comparable Falken tire (mounting 
and balancing labor covered).
b.
 Prorated Replacement 
After the first 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of wear, a prorated 
adjustment credit will be given based on the percentage of 
remaining usable tread depth, down to the remaining 1.6mm (2/32 
of an inch) tread wear bar indicator (mounting and balancing labor 
covered). No credit is given if the tire is worn beyond the flush 
appearance of the tread wear bar indicator (less than 1.6mm 
(2/32 of an inch) tread depth remaining).
c.
 Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance Replacement  
Tires that are deemed to be out-of-round or out-of-balance will be 
accepted for adjustment during the first 0.8mm (1/32 of an inch) 
of the original tread depth and will be replaced free of charge with 
the same or similar Falken tires (mounting and balancing labor 
covered). A set of four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be 
accepted for out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.
What Is Not Covered by the Warranty 1.
 
a. Tires that become unserviceable due to road hazard 
damages (cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact breaks, 
etc.) improper repair technique or materials, improper 
inflation, overload, irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective 
mechanical vehicle components (brakes, suspension, 
wheels, etc.) improper suspension alignment, accident, fire, 
chemical damage, damage from chain use, racing, off-road 
use, run flat, improper installation, vandalism, or abuse.
b.
 Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has 
been removed.
c.
 Tires that were transferred to another vehicle from the 
vehicle in which the tires were originally installed.
d.
 Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous 
damages or repairs.
e.
 The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this 
warranty and will be the sole responsibility of the tire owner. 

GOODYEAR / DUNLOP
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visible, or six (6) years from the date of original tire manufacture or new 
tire purchase date (whichever occurs first). Without proof of purchase, 
date of manufacture will be used to determine eligibility. Casings may 
continue to be warranted beyond the new tire coverage. Please refer 
to the “WHAT IS THE MARATHON LONG HAUL RADIAL MEDIUM 
TRUCK TIRE CASING PROVISION?” section for
warranty details on casings.
All other Goodyear Unisteel radial light truck or radial medium truck 
tires have delivered the full original tread life and the new tire cover\
age 
of this warranty ends when the treadwear indicators become visible 
or four (4) years from the date of original tire manufacture or new tire 
purchase date (whichever occurs first). Without proof of purchase, 
date of manufacture will be used to determine eligibility. Casings 
may continue to be warranted beyond the new tire coverage. Please 
refer to the “WHAT IS THE RADIAL MEDIUM TRUCK TIRE CASING 
PROVISION?” section for warranty details on casings.
How Do You Obtain an Adjustment?
a. You must present the tire to be adjusted to an authorized 
Goodyear Commercial Tire Retailer. Please consult your 
telephone directory or visit www.goodyeartrucktires.com for 
locations. Tires replaced on an adjustment basis become the 
property of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company or Goodyear 
Canada Inc.
b.
 You must pay for taxes or any additional services you order at the 
time of adjustment.
c.
 No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Goodyear 
claim form (supplied by a Goodyear Commercial Tire Retailer) 
that is completely filled out and signed by you, the owner of the 
tire presented for adjustment, or your authorized agent.
What Are Your Legal Rights?
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND GOODYEAR 
HEREBY  DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL  OTHER  WARRANTIES 
AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING 
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY  

KENDA
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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.