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consumer must make the tire available for further inspection. Tires
accepted for claim become the property of BFGoodrich.
No BFGoodrich representative, employee or retailer has the authority
to make or imply any representation, promise or agreement, which in
any way varies the terms of this warranty. These limited warranties
apply only in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives the user specific legal rights, and the user may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
How Do I Dispute Issues Concerning This Warranty?
ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE
MARKETING, SALE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PURCHASED
PRODUCT AGAINST BFGOODRICH NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND
ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, DEALERS, AFFILIATES, PARENT OR
SISTER CORPORATIONS, RELATED CORPORATE ENTITIES,
PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS (HEREINAFTER
COLLECTIVELY “BFGOODRICH”) SHALL BE SUBJECT TO BINDING
ARBITRATION. You and BFGoodrich acknowledge your and its
right to litigate claims, disputes and controversies arising out of or
in connection with this limited warranty or the marketing, sale or
performance of the purchased product in court, but prefer to resolve
any such claims, disputes and controversies through arbitration and
hereby waive the right to litigate such claims, disputes and
controversies in court upon election of arbitration by either party.
Therefore, you and BFGoodrich agree that all claims, disputes,
and controversies between you and BFGoodrich arising out of or in
connection with this limited warranty, or any other warranties, express
or implied, including a failure of warranty, or any claims arising out of
or in connection with the marketing, sale or performance of the
purchased product, including but not limited to claims for consumer
fraud or brought under any consumer protection statute, but excluding
claims for personal injury or property damage, shall be finally resolved
solely by arbitration, upon election by either party, according to the
formal dispute resolution procedures then in effect of the National
Arbitration Forum, or if the National Arbitration Forum is no longer
conducting such arbitrations, a successor organization thereto or such
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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 \
important safety instructions and procedures in this owner’s manual.
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Safety Maintenance Information
Read this Owner’s Manual, the information on the sidewall of
your tires, your vehicle owner’s manual and the tire information
placard that came on your vehicle, for essential safety and
maintenance information.
While you should have complete confidence in your new
BFGOODRICH
® tires, it’s important to register your tires so we can
contact you about any new safety developments. For online tire
registration, visit www.tireregistration.com.
Tire Failure – Safety Warning
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture,
impact damage, improper inflation, overloading, a crack, a bulge or
other distortion, or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire
failures, such as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment, may
increase risk of injury, death, or property damage. To reduce the risk
of a tire failure, you should thoroughly read and follow the instruction\
s
in this manual, your vehicle owner’s manual, the tire information
placard on the vehicle (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside
the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door), and tire sidewall
information regarding safety warnings, proper tire use, and proper
tire maintenance.
Controlling a Vehicle When a Tire Failure Occurs
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration, o\
r
feel the vehicle pull toward the side of the failed tire. If that happen\
s,
DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Instead, slowly remove your foot from the accelerator and hold the
steering wheel firmly while steering to remain in your lane. Once the
vehicle has slowed and is fully in your control, apply the brakes gently\
,
safely pull over to the shoulder, and come to a stop in the safest
location possible. Inspect all tires. If any tire looks flat or low , or shows
detachment or any other damage, replace the wheel and tire
with a properly inflated spare after first inspecting the spare for
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visible damage. Bumps, bulges, or cracks in any tire may indicate
detachment within the tire body and require inspection by a qualified
tire professional. If any tire, including the spare, has bumps, bulges, \
cracks, or other visible damage, do not resume driving with that tire. I\
f
you have no other option, you should drive as slowly and cautiously as
possible until you can obtain towing or mechanical assistance. If the
spare tire is not properly inflated, do not resume driving with that tire
unless you have no other option, in which case you should drive only
as slowly as is safely possible in the traffic conditions until you can
both get the spare tire properly inflated and have it checked by a tire
professional to ensure that it is safe to use.
Proper Inflation
Driving on Any Tire That Does Not Have the Correct
Inflation Pressure Is Dangerous
An underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in
sudden tire failure and an accident. If your tires are those that came
as original equipment on your vehicle when it was new, refer to 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 the recommended operating pressures. For replacement tires, ask
your BFGoodrich tire retailer for the correct inflation pressure; if you
do not, refer to 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 the recommended operating pressures.
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. Never
exceed the Maximum Pressure rating stated on the tire sidewall. Note
that proper inflation pressures for rear tires may differ from proper
inflation pressures for front tires. The Maximum Pressure rating on
the tire is normally not equal to the placard pressure.
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Check the Cold Inflation Pressure in All Your Tires,
Including the Spare, at Least Once Each Month
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle
handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire
failure, loss of vehicle control, and an accident. Therefore, inflation
pressures should be checked at least once each month and before
every long-distance trip. This applies to all tires, including sealant types
and self-supporting tires, which are as susceptible to losing inflation as
any other type of tire if not properly maintained. Pressures should be
checked before the tires have been driven on or after they have been
allowed to cool down to the ambient air temperature. Driving for even
a short distance causes tires to heat up and their inflation to increase,
and recommended tire pressures are for tires that have not been
heated by recent driving on them.
Underinflation and Overinflation Must Be Checked
with a Tire Pressure Gauge
Tires must be checked monthly with a tire pressure gauge. It is
impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by simply
looking at them. It is almost impossible to feel or hear when a tire is \
being run underinflated or overinflated. Use an accurate tire pressure
gauge to check tire pressure each month. Small and inexpensive tire
pressure gauges are available. You should keep one in your vehicle’s
glove box or trunk and use it monthly and as otherwise needed.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Your vehicle is likely equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that is designed to monitor the pressure of tires mounted on
your vehicle and sends a signal to the driver if a tire pressure falls
below a predetermined level. A TPMS should not replace monthly
manual pressure checks for all four tires and the spare. You should
manually monitor and check tire pressure inflation with a pressure
gauge. Your tires should have the recommended pressure listed by
your vehicle’s manufacturer. This information can be found in the
vehicle owner’s manual and is on a placard located in the vehicle’s
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door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door.
If you have plus-size tires that require a higher inflation pressure, your
tire pressure monitoring system will require re-calibration to the new
proper inflation pressure. Refer to your tire dealer/installer of plus-size
tires for proper inflation pressure. You should check inflation in all your
tires, including the spare, once each month and before every long trip. \
Regardless whether your spare is a full-size spare or a mini-spare,
make sure that it is properly inflated. If the TPMS generates improper
monitoring or signals, you should consult your vehicle owner’s manual
and follow up with your vehicle’s manufacturer.
Tire Spinning
Do not spin wheels at more than 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated
on your vehicle’s speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running,
unloaded tire can cause it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The
energy released by such an explosion may cause serious physical
injury or death. Never allow anyone to stand near or behind a spinning
tire. When in mud, sand, snow, ice, or another slippery condition,
do not engage in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor
excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may
cause a drive tire that has lost traction to spin beyond its speed-
enduring capability. This is also true when balancing a drive
tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to spin
the tire/wheel assembly.
High Speed Driving Is Dangerous
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high
speeds, even with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard is more
difficult to avoid, and if tire contact is made with it, there is a greater
chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover,
driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid
accidents and bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
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Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each
type of BFGOODRICH
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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
is no service description.