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BFGOODRICH TIRE
Trailer Towing
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit your BFGoodrich tire 
retailer for advice about the correct tire size and pressures. Tire size 
and pressures will depend on the type and size of trailer and hitch 
utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure 
or tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire information placard 
that came on your vehicle, (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside 
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door) and the owner’s 
manual supplied by the manufacturer of your vehicle for further 
recommendations on trailer towing.
Wheel Alignment and Balancing Are Important for 
Safety and Maximum Mileage from Your Tires.
Check How Your Tires Are Wearing at Least  
Once Each Month
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the 
tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessi\
ve 
vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment or balance. These 
conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the 
handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If 
you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and balance 
checked immediately. Tires which have been run underinflated will 
show more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread. Read 
and follow the instructions on tire rotation and replacement below.
Tire Mixing 

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of the event causing air loss, the ambient temperature, the speed at 
which the tire is operated, and the conditions under which the tire 
is operated. In particular, hard braking, cornering, and other sharp 
maneuvers will greatly reduce the length of time the tire can perform at\
 
low or zero inflation. Continuous use of an underinflated tire may lead 
to sudden tire failure and an accident. If a tire at low or zero pressur\
e 
begins to vibrate or cause difficulty in vehicle handling, replace it 
immediately with the temporary spare. If Self-Supporting Zero Pressure 
(ZP) tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the vehicle 
owner’s manual for complete details on the low tire pressure warning 
system designed to alert you in the event of a low pressure condition.
MICHELIN
® SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE™ (ZP) TIRES 
MUST BE USED ONLY WITH AN OPERATIONAL, MICHELIN 
APPROVED, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. Otherwise, 
all provisions of the limited warranty are void. For a list of approved \
systems, see your Michelin tire retailer or call 1-800-847- 3435. NOTE: 
Some MICHELIN Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be 
mounted on special SH-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels. These 
tires bear the special SH-M designation, molded into the sidewall of 
the tire, next  to the ZP designation. DO NOT MOUNT A TIRE WITH 
THE SH-M DESIGNATION ON THE SIDEWALL ON A STANDARD 
WHEEL. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND COULD 
CAUSE THE TIRE TO BECOME UNSERVICEABLE AT LOW OR 
ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 
OR DEATH. For a list of approved systems, see your participating 
Michelin
® tire retailer, or call 1-800-847-3435. For all types of tires, 
consult your vehicle owner’s manual or the tire information placard 
that came on your vehicle (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside 
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door) for recommended 
operating pressures. Recommended operating pressures will be 
provided by a Michelin tire retailer for self-supporting ZP tires. These 
inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. Never exceed 
the Maximum Pressure rating shown on the tire sidewall. 

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Tires loaded beyond their maximum allowable loads for the particular 
application will build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire \
failure and an accident. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for \
any axle on your vehicle.
Trailer Towing
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit your Michelin tire 
retailer for advice about the correct tire size and pressures. Tire size 
and pressures will depend on the type and size of trailer and hitch 
utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure 
or tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire information placard 
that came on your vehicle, (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside 
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door) and the owner’s 
manual supplied by the manufacturer of your vehicle for further 
recommendations on trailer towing.
Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) Tires and Trailer Towing
Operation of ZP tires at low or zero air pressure with a trailer in tow 
is dangerous and should be avoided. If the low pressure warning 
indicator is activated when a trailer is in tow, stop, disconnect the 
trailer, and do not continue to tow the trailer until the tire has been 
properly repaired and re-inflated to the proper inflation. If the tire 
cannot be properly repaired, it must be replaced with a new full-size, 
matching ZP tire, and inflated to the proper inflation, before the trailer 
can be safely towed again.
 
Wheel Alignment and Balancing Are Important for 
Safety and Maximum Mileage from Your Tires. 

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Storage
Should you need to store tires they should be stored indoors in a 
cool, dry place. Tire storage areas should be cool (45° F ~ 75° F), 
dry, non-dusty, and moderately well ventilated. To protect your tires 
from damage related to heat, water, ozone and direct sunlight, it is 
suggested you place them in opaque, waterproof containers (e.g., 
plastic trash bags). It is vital that the tires do not come in contact \
with 
sources of heat and/or ozone i.e. radiators, electric generators/motors,\
 
hot pipes, etc., and tires should never be allowed to stand or come into\
 
contact with water, grease, fuels, brake fluid or any other chemicals.
If you need to transport your tires, please follow the above guidelines.\
WARNING: Driving on an improperly stored tire is dangerous, 
as the tire can suddenly fail, which can lead to an accident and 
serious personal injury or death.
Tubes in Tubeless Tires
Under no circumstances are tubes to be used in Pirelli tires marked 
“Tubeless”. This includes tires that have been repaired. If the tire’s 
pressure retention ability has been affected, so as to necessitate a 
tube being installed, the tire must be replaced instead.
Tire Valves
Whenever new tires are installed on your wheels, new tire valves of the \
correct type must be installed. During your routine tire inspection, ver\
ify 
that all your valves have proper valve caps. Replace as necessary, 
since the valve cap is also a seal against pressure loss.
Tire Dismounting and Mounting
Tire fitting should be left to professionals who have the equipment 
and training to perform the task properly and safely using U.S. Tire 
Manufacturers Association procedures or the vehicle manufacturer’s 
recommendations. To maximize the performance of your tires, they 
must be installed following the tire sidewall markings with respect to