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Passenger and Light Truck Tire Limited Warranty
About This Warranty
As the original purchaser of a BFGOODRICH® passenger or light 
truck tire, you are covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject 
to the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings) contained 
in this booklet. To ensure your understanding of and compliance with 
the terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully. 
It is essential that you also read and understand the safety and 
maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this booklet.
Limited Mileage Warranty
BFGOODRICH original equipment passenger and light truck tires are 
covered by a limited mileage warranty (hereafter referred to as limited 
warranty for treadwear). For the mileage warranty associated with 
each tire line, please see your BFGoodrich tire retailer – or visit u\
s at 
tireregistration.com.
Certain conditions and limitations apply. Mileage warranties vary by 
tire line and certain exclusions may apply.
What Is Covered and for How Long?
BFGOODRICH passenger and light truck tires that are used in normal 
service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted are covered 
as follows:
Workmanship and Materials
If there is a defect in workmanship and materials during the life of the\
 
original usable tread, or six (6) years from date of purchase (whichever 
comes first), your tire may be replaced on a pro rata basis under this 
warranty. After six (6) years or the wear of the original usable tread, 
whichever occurs first, all warranties, expressed or implied, expire.
The “date of purchase” refers to the date on your sales invoice. I\
f you 
cannot find your sales invoice, the date will be calculated based on the 
date of manufacture which is molded on the sidewall of your tire. 

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If a tire is covered, and more than 2/32nds of an inch of original tread\
 
has been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to 
you), or it has been more than 12 months from the date of purchase, 
BFGoodrich will replace the tire with a comparable new BFGOODRICH 
replacement tire on a pro rata basis. This means that you will be 
responsible for paying a portion of the cost. The BFGoodrich tire 
retailer will determine the portion for which you will be responsible by\
 
multiplying the percentage of the original usable tread worn, by
the current selling price at the adjustment location or the price in the 
current BFGoodrich Base Price List, whichever is lower. You also will 
be responsible for paying in-full the cost of mounting and balancing the 
tire, and the cost of any other service charges and applicable taxes.
Treadwear
If a tire is covered and wears out evenly across the face of the tread 
before delivering the warranted mileage, BFGoodrich will replace the 
tire with a comparable new BFGOODRICH
® replacement tire on a pro 
rata basis. This means that you will be responsible for paying a portion 
of the cost. The BFGoodrich tire retailer will determine the portion for 
which you will be responsible by multiplying the percent of mileage 
received by the current actual selling price at the adjustment location or
the price of the tire in the current BFGoodrich Base Price List, 
whichever is lower. You will be responsible for paying in-full the cost 
of mounting and balancing the tire, and the cost of any other service 
charges and applicable taxes.
Tires which wear out evenly before delivering the warranted mileage 
will be replaced on a pro rata basis only if:
1.
 You are the original purchaser of the tires, you own the vehicle on 
which they were originally installed, and the tires have been used 
only on that vehicle;
2.
 The tires have been rotated and inspected every 6,000-8,000 
miles (10,000-12,000 km), or as specified by your vehicle 
manufacturer, whichever rotation period is less, and the attached 
Mounting and Rotation Service Record has been fully completed 
and signed.
3.
 The completed Service Record form, Original Owner/Tire 
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presented to a participating BFGoodrich tire retailer at the time  
of adjustment claim, and
4.
 The tires have not become unserviceable due to a condition listed 
under WHAT IS NOT COVERED.
How Do I Get a Replacement?
Take your tire to any BFGOODRICH tire retailer. The retailer will 
require that you provide one or more the following: 1.
 The vehicle on which the tire was used,
2.
 Personal identification (e.g. Driver’s License),
3.
 Your vehicle registration,
4.
 Payment if you owe a pro rata share for the replacement,
5.
 A completed Service Record form, and Original Owner/Tire 
Installation Information Form,
6.
 Your original invoice and copy of this Owner’s Manual, and/or
7.
 For treadwear replacement claims, documents showing that your 
tires have been rotated and inspected every 6,000-8,000 miles 
(10,000-12,000 km) or as specified by your vehicle manufacturer, 
whichever rotation period is less, and the attached Mounting and 
Rotation Service Record has been fully completed and signed.
What Conditions and Exclusions Apply?
This warranty does not provide compensation for loss of time, loss of 
use of vehicle, inconvenience or consequential damage. Some states 
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential \
damages, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty limits the length of all express and implied claims. Some \
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, 
so this limitation may not apply to you.
Tires presented for claim remain the property of the consumer, and 
BFGoodrich is not responsible for loss of or damage to tires which are 
in the custody or control of a BFGoodrich tire retailer for the purpose \
of inspection for warranty claims. In the event of a disputed claim, the\
  

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other private arbitration service as you and BFGoodrich shall mutually 
agree (the actual authority involved, the “Arbitral Body”). The Arbitral 
Body shall decide the issues submitted in accordance herewith, 
provided that all substantive questions of law will be determined under \
the laws of the State in which you purchased the product at issue. You 
agree that no claim subject to arbitration shall be arbitrated as a class 
action, or on a class-wide or representative basis, or on behalf of the 
general public, or on behalf of other persons that may be similarly
situated. You agree that you do not have the right to act as a private 
attorney general, a class representative, or to participate as a member \
of a class of claimants with any claim subject to arbitration. You 
further agree that no claim subject to arbitration shall be heard by a 
jury and that any judgment or award of the Arbitral Body will be final 
and not subject to judicial review. All arbitrations will be conducted as 
document hearings. Each party shall bear its own costs arising from 
and associated with the document hearing with the exception of
the arbitrator’s fee which will be borne by all parties in equal shares. 
If either party requests any procedures beyond a document hearing, 
the requesting party will be responsible for all fees, including filing and 
administrative fees, above and beyond the fees required for document 
hearings. Any award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment 
and shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The 
arbitrators will have no authority to award punitive or other damages 
not measured by the prevailing party’s actual damages, except as may 
be required by statute. Information about arbitration may be obtained
and claims may be filed at any office of the National Arbitration Forum 
or at P.O. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
Tire Safety and Maintenance
The Importance of Maintaining Safe Tires
The tire is the only contact between your vehicle and the road surface. \
Following the inspection and maintenance instructions in this owner ’s 
manual is critical to help ensure safe use and longer tire life. Visit the 
“Tires 101” page at bfgoodrichtires.com for more information about the \
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Always consult the tire manufacturer for the maximum speed of 
Unlimited Z or (Y) tires. Speed rating is identified as a part of the tire’s 
sizing or service description. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neith\
er 
recommended nor endorsed.
In the latest attempt to standardize tire designations, all ratings exce\
pt 
Unlimited Z incorporate the speed symbol and load index as the tire’ s 
service description.
For Example:
“Z” Rated Tires
When “Z” appears in the size description with the service descript\
ion, 
the maximum speed is indicated by the service description.
Examples:
For tires having a maximum speed capability above 240 km/hr  
(149 mph), a “Z” may appear in the size designation.
For tires having a maximum speed capability above 300 km/hr  
(186 mph), a “Z” must appear in the size designation and the service 
description must include Y in parenthesis. Example: 275/40ZR18 
(99Y). Consult the tire manufacturer for maximum speed when there   
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Replacement of Two Tires
All four tires should be replaced at the same time. However, if only 
two tires are replaced, the new ones should be put on the rear. 
Deeper tread tires on the rear axle provide better handling, wet grip 
and evacuate water, thereby helping to avoid oversteer and loss of 
vehicle stability on wet surfaces. Deeper tread tires on the front axle \
can improve wet straight line braking and stopping distance. If only two\
 
tires are being replaced, BFGoodrich generally recommends they be 
installed on the rear axle in the absence of a tire service professional’s 
recommendation or consumer’s preference to the contrary.
Customization of Tires, Wheels, or Suspension on 
SUVs and Light Trucks
Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as 
SUVs and light trucks do not have the same handling characteristics 
as automobiles. Because of these different characteristics, failure to 
operate your SUV or truck in a proper and safe manner can increase 
the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Modifications to your SUV or truck 
tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can change your vehicle’ s 
handling characteristics and further increase the likelihood of vehicle \
rollover. Whether your SUV or truck has the original equipment 
configuration for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any of these 
items have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp 
turns or lane changes and obey all traffic laws. Failure to do so may 
result in loss of vehicle control leading to an accident and serious injury 
or death.
Tire Alterations
Do not make or allow to be made any alterations on your tires. 
Alterations may prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage 
that can result in an accident. Tires that become unserviceable due 
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year of decade, e.g.: 1995, 1985, etc.) For the 1990-1999 decade 
BFGOODRICH® brand tires are marked with a triangle pointing to the 
last three numeric characters. Tires produced after July 2000 have an 
additional digit to identify a given decade. For example, 2800 means 
the tire was produced during the 28th week of 2000; 0201 during the 
2nd week of 2001. If the last digits of your DOT number contain three 
numeric characters and are not marked with a triangle, consult a 
qualified tire professional to determine the year of manufacture.
Service Life and Safety for Passenger Car and Light 
Truck Tires Including Spare Tires
Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber 
compounds having performance properties essential to the proper 
functioning of the tire itself. These component properties evolve over 
time. For each tire, this evolution depends upon many factors such 
as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, 
inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected 
throughout its life. This service-related evolution varies widely so that 
accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance 
is not possible. That is why, in addition to regular inspections and 
inflation pressure maintenance  by consumers, it is recommended that 
passenger car and light truck tires, including spare tires be inspected \
regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a BFGoodrich tire 
retailer, who will assess the tire’s suitability for continued service. 
Tires which have been in use for 5 years or more should continue to 
be inspected by a specialist at least annually. Consumers are strongly 
encouraged to be aware not only of their tires’ visual condition and 
inflation pressure but also of any change in dynamic performance such 
as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be an indication \
that the tires need to be removed from service to prevent tire failure. \
It 
is impossible to predict when tires should be replaced based on their 
calendar age alone. However, the older a tire, the greater the chance 
that it will need to be replaced due to the service-related evolution or 
other conditions found upon inspection or detected during use. While 
most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years, it is 
recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the date 
of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as 
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Tire Maintenance and Safety Information
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of\
 
punctures, impact damage, improper inflation, overloading, or other 
conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire failure may create a risk 
of property damage, serious personal injury or death.SAFETY WARNING
Serious personal injury or death may result from a tire failure. Many tire 
failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, bulges or irregular wear. If a 
vibration occurs while driving your vehicle or you notice a bump, bulge \
or irregular wear, have your tires and vehicle evaluated by a qualified 
tire service professional.
To reduce the risk of tire failure, Bridgestone Americas Tire 
Operations, LLC strongly recommends you read and follow 
all safety information contained in this manual. In addition, we 
recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, 
by a qualified tire service professional.
Tire Failure While Driving
SAFETY WARNING
It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow out” wh\
ile you 
are driving. More commonly, if inflation pressure is lost, it will be 
gradual. If you do experience a blowout or sudden tire 
failure, the 
following information should be helpful:
• When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a 
vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the  
failed tire.
•
 DO NOT abruptly brake or turn.
•
 Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the steering 
wheel firmly, and steer to maintain your lane position.
•
 Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently.
•
 Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as far off 
the road as possible.