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that passenger car and light truck tires, including spare tires be
inspected regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a Michelin
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
a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they
have not reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on an origina\
l
equipment vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle),
follow the vehicle manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations,
when specified (but not to exceed 10 years). The date when a tire
was manufactured is located on the sidewall of each tire. Consumers
should locate the Department of Transportation or “DOT” code on the
tire. The code begins with “DOT” and ends with the week and year of
manufacture. For example, a DOT code ending with “2214” indicates a
tire made in the 22nd week of 2014.
Remember . . . to Avoid Damage to Your Tires and a
Possible Accident
• INSPECT TIRES AT LEAST MONTHLY, AND IMMEDIATELY
AFTER STRIKING ANY ROAD HAZARD.
•
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
WHEN TIRES ARE COLD AND BEFORE EVERY LONG TRIP.
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NEVER UNDERINFLATE OR OVERINFLATE A TIRE.
•
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE AND TIRES.
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ALWAYS OBEY LEGAL SPEED LIMITS AND DRIVE AT A
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SPEED THAT IS REASONABLE UNDER THE ROAD AND
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
•
AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR
EDGES OF PAVEMENT.
•
AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
•
IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE THE TIRE
WITH A PROPERLY INFLATED SPARE AND VISIT A QUALIFIED
TIRE PROFESSIONAL AT ONCE.
•
KEEP TIRES AND WHEELS PROPERLY ALIGNED, BALANCED,
AND ROTATED.
•
HAVE MOUNTING AND REPAIRS DONE BY A TIRE
PROFESSIONAL.
•
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR MICHELIN
TIRE RETAILER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAN
LEAD TO ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR OR TIRE DAMAGE,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
If you see or suspect any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your
local Michelin tire retailer, or visit our web site listed below for dealer
locations. If further assistance is required, contact:
IN THE USA 1-800-847-3435
or write:
Michelin North America, Inc.
Attention: Consumer Care Department
Post Office Box 19001
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
or visit: michelinman.com
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Tire Warranty, Safety and Care Information for
Original Equipment Passenger & Light Truck Tires
Limited Warranty for Original Equipment Nitto Tires
(Effective July 2017)
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG?
This Limited Warranty covers all Nitto brand passenger car and light
truck tires installed as original equipment on vehicles that are sold an\
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used within the United States.
Eligible Tires
Your tires are covered under this Limited Warranty if all of the following
criteria are met:•
The tire was installed on your vehicle at the factory as an original
equipment part.
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You are the original purchaser of the vehicle.
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You purchased the vehicle after June 2017*.
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You have always used the tires with this vehicle.
•
The tires have been used for normal street driving.
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The vehicle has not been used for commercial service.
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You properly maintained and used the tire (See “Tire Safety and
Maintenance Information” section below).
•
The tires are not subject to an exclusion (See “What is Not
Covered?” section below).
•
You fulfill the warranty claim procedure (See “How to Make a
Claim” section below).
Eligible Tires are covered under this Limited Warranty for a period of
up to 5 years from the date you purchased your new vehicle. Nitto
will replace it with a comparable new Nitto brand tire in the manner
explained in the “What Nitto Will Do” section below.
* Vehicles purchased before July 2017 may be covered by an earlier
warranty. See your Nitto retailer or contact Nitto for more information.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following categories
of claims:
Rapid Treadwear: Original equipment tires are not guaranteed to last a
specified number of miles.
Damage from road hazards (not limited to cuts, snags, bruises, impact
breaks, bulges, punctures, stone drills, chips, and scales), fire, theft,
or collision.
Conditions arising from improper tire/vehicle maintenance or use, not
limited to:
•
Irregular or excessive treadwear due to: Incorrect inflation;
overloading; vehicle misalignment; failure to rotate tires; and poor
or defective mechanical condition of brakes, shocks, and wheels;
or other factors attributable to the vehicle or wheel.
•
Any tire which has been run with low air pressure or while flat.
•
Damage due to abuse; vandalism; tire alteration; tire spinning;
racing; or other competitive activities.
•
Damage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based
chemicals, water-based sealers, balancing substances, or
flammable gases.
•
Damage from improper use of tire chains.
Tires with the DOT identification number removed or rendered illegible.
Improper mounting, balancing or repair, not limited to: •
Improper tire mounting, or tire/wheel assembly imbalance.
•
Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire,
incorrect wheel size, water or other material trapped inside the tire
during mounting, or failure to keep the tires balanced.
•
Damage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
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Failure to meet conditions of this Limited Warranty, not limited to:•
Any tire that is not an Eligible Tire.
•
Any tire for which mileage and tire rotation records are not
available or verifiable.
•
Any tire not presented and available for Nitto’s inspection.
•
Any tire worn beyond the treadwear indicators (less than 2/32” of
remaining tread).
•
Uniformity issues after the first 25% of treadwear.
Nothing in this Limited Warranty is intended to be a representation that
tire failures cannot occur.
WHAT NITTO WILL DO
For every Eligible Tire, Nitto will do the following:
Regular OE Tires 1.
If less than 25% Worn: Nitto will replace, free of charge, any
Eligible Tire when the original usable tread is worn by 25% or
less, and within 5 years from the date you purchased the vehicle
new. If you cannot provide a copy of the new vehicle registration
or vehicle purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as
indicated by the tire DOT code, will be used instead to determine
if a tire is within the warranty period. Tire mounting and balancing
costs are covered by Nitto. You are responsible for taxes and
all other costs, fees and expenses.
2.
If more than 25% Worn: Nitto will replace any Eligible Tire when
the original usable tread is worn by more than 25%, and within 5
years from the date you purchased the vehicle new. If you cannot
provide a copy of the new vehicle registration or vehicle purchase
receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indicated by the tire
DOT code, will be used instead to determine if a tire is within the
warranty period. You are responsible for the pro-rated cost of
a replacement tire, mounting and balancing costs, taxes and
all other costs, fees and expenses.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply
to you.
The terms of this Limited Warranty may not be changed by anyone,
including any Nitto employee, representative, or dealer.
Nitto does not warrant any work performed by the dealer, including,
but not limited to, their selection, fitment, mounting and balancing,
inspection or repair of any tire.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need assistance, please contact your authorized Nitto retailer.
To locate an authorized Nitto dealer, use our dealer locator at
www.nittotire.com, or contact Nitto Technical Services at:
NITTO TIRE U.S.A INC.
PO BOX 6064
Cypress, California 90630-6064
(888) 529-8200 (8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time)
Tire Safety and Maintenance Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND TIRE USAGE INFORMATION FOR
NITTO NT05R TIRES ON THE DODGE CHALLENGER SRT DEMON
Your drag radial tires are designed for racing conditions and are not
like ordinary passenger car tires. Follow the instructions on this page \
to promote tire safety and to better understand your drag radial tires’
characteristics. To the extent any information on this page differs from
the general tire care information elsewhere in this manual, follow the
instructions on this page for your tires.
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPETITION TIRES
The drag radial tires installed on this vehicle are designed for
competition use, and feature a race compound, limited tread grooves,
and shallow tread depth, to provide maximum dry traction. Therefore,
these tires are not recommended for use in wet weather conditions
where there is risk of hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control.
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If you encounter wet conditions, do not continue to drive. Carefully
reduce your speed and pull over to a safe area until road conditions
improve. Please see the “Adverse Weather Driving” section
for additional safety information when operating your vehicle in
these conditions.
TIRE WEAR, INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
The shallow grooves and race compound used in this drag tire are
designed to optimize dry traction. You should expect these tires to
have a much shorter tread life, and to operate for considerably fewer
miles, than ordinary passenger tires. You should check the condition,
including tread depth, of your tires regularly and promptly replace them\
before the tread reaches the wear bars. These tires
should be inspected after each use at a track or for
competition purposes. Regular inspection becomes
particularly important the longer a tire has been in
service. Please see the “Identifying Damaged Tires”
and “Worn Out Tire” sections for additional
information regarding tire inspection and identifying
damaged tires.
NO MILEAGE WARRANTY
These tires are not guaranteed to last a specified number of miles.
TIRE HANDLING AND STORAGE IN COLDER CLIMATES
The rubber compounds used in the drag tires have unique properties
that, when compared to other tires, can cause them to lose some of
their flexibility when used or handled in conditions below 15°F (-9°C).
This loss in flexibility can lead to potential cracking and other damage
to the tire. To minimize the chances of this happening, you are advised
to follow these instructions:
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1. Do not move or operate the car with these tires in conditions
below 15°F (-9°C).
2.
Avoid moving these tires in conditions below 15°F (-9°C).
3.
Before mounting and dismounting, store these tires for at least
24 hours in a temperature-controlled environment of 68°F (20°C)
or warmer.
4.
Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal
air-pressure during prolonged periods of non-use or storage.
Always inspect tires for signs of cracking and never use tires that
have cracked.
TIRE STORAGE
When dismounted from the wheel for storage, the drag tires should
be stored indoors in a cool, dry location. The tires should be placed
away from direct sunlight, harmful ozone-producing electric generators
and motors and sources of heat, such as hot pipes. Storage surfaces
should be clean and free of grease, gasoline, or other substances,
which can deteriorate the rubber.