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like curbs. Your vehicle’s wheels are susceptible to these same
dangers as well. Some vehicles may be originally equipped with high
performance tires that are designed for warmer weather use reducing
traction in colder, winter weather conditions. High performance tires
also pose the possibility of wearing more quickly, giving a stiffer ride,
and producing louder noise than standard all-season tires during
operation. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual, tire information
placard, or qualified tire service professional for more information about
these kinds of tires.
Winter Tires
Falken recommends all four tires be replaced when replacing your
original equipment tires and installing winter tires for the winter mont\
hs.
SAFETY WARNING
Never use just two winter tires. It could lead to adverse handling, loss
of control, which could cause serious injury or death.
Storing Your Tires
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be sure to
thoroughly clean your tires with a tire brush, soap, and water to remove\
any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the tires. If you are storing your
tires still mounted on the wheels, use a wheel brush and approved
wheel cleaner to clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels and tires
with a towel and allow them to fully dry. DO NOT apply any tire
dressings while storing your tires. Tire compounds are made to resist
weather cracking and ozone damage. Place each clean and dry tire
in an airtight plastic bag and seal the bag with tape to help reduce oil\
evaporation. Store your tires out of direct sunlight and somewhere that \
is well shielded from the elements, like a climate-controlled room or
dry basement. Storing the tires in a garage or shed usually exposes
the tires to a wide range of temperatures as well as precipitation and
humidity. Keep the tires away from sources that emit ozone like electric
motors that use contact brushes, furnaces, sump pumps, etc. Although
tires will still age regardless of how they are stored, these precaution\
s
will help slow the aging process and reduce the damage to your tires.
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Limited Warranty
For Original Equipment Passenger Car & Light
Truck Tires Including Temporary Tires
What Is Covered and for How Long
Hankook warrants that a tire manufactured by Hankook and
equipped originally on the vehicle is free from defects in materials or \
workmanship in normal use for the life of the original usable tread. The
life of the original usable tread ends when the tire tread has been worn\
down with only 1.6mm (2/32nds inch) remaining, at which point the tire
is considered to be fully worn out.
Passenger Car and Light Truck Tiresa.
Free replacement
If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as a result of
defect in material and/or workmanship within the first 25% of tread
wear, the tire will be replaced with a new, comparable Hankook
Tire at no charge including mounting and balancing charges.
b.
Pro rata replacement
Tires not qualifying for free replacement will be allowed a credit
toward purchase of a new, comparable Hankook Tire based
upon the amount of tread actually worn. The cost of mounting,
balancing and any other service charges or applicable taxes shall
be paid by the user. Otherwise adjustment for compensation will
be made on a prorata basis calculated by multiplying the actual
current dealer selling price by the percentage of remaining usable
tread depth.
Hankook Temporary Tire a.
A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more trunk storage
space than a conventional tire. To conserve tire tread life,
temporary tire should be returned to the trunk as soon as it is
convenient to have your standard tire repaired or replaced.
b.
If Hankook Temporary Tire fails as a result of defect in materials
and/or workmanship during the first 50% of usable tread wear,
the tire will be replaced with a new, comparable tire at no charge
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CONSUMER RIGHTS
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.
OWNER’S OBLIGATl0N
When making a claim, you must return the tire to be replaced to your
Kenda Tires dealer.
Proper vehicle and tire care is necessary to obtain the expected wear
from a tire. It is your obligation to properly maintain your tires and
the vehicle upon which they are mounted, including: (A) operating
your tires at the inflation pressures recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer, (B) keeping your tire/wheel assemblies in balance. (C)
proper wheel alignment, and (D) rotation. You must check your tire’s air
pressure at least monthly and before long trips.
We recommend that you have your Kenda Tires dealer inspect your
tires any time you notice irregular or uneven tread wear and rotate
them, if necessary. Also, they should be inspected by your dealer any
time your vehicle is brought in for service.
TREADWEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For those qualifying brand tires listed in the product chart (see below),
Kenda Tires will provide prorated credit towards the purchase of a
comparable brand tire.
You will be responsible for the prorated cost of a replacement
tire, and also mounting and balancing costs, taxes and any
other charges.
The prorated cost of a replacement tire is determined as follows:
(Actual miles driven) ÷ (Amount of warranted miles) X (Actual current
dealer selling price)
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must be inspected by any tire dealer at once. Use of a damaged tire
could result in sudden tire destruction.
All tires will wear out faster when subjected to high speeds as well as
hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads
which are in poor condition, and off road use. Roads with holes and
rocks or other objects can damage tires and cause misalignment of
your vehicle. When you drive on such roads, drive on them carefully
and slowly, and before driving at normal or highway speeds, examine
your tires for any damage, such as cuts or penetrations.
Worn Out Tires Are Dangerous
Tires contain ‘Wear-Bars” in the grooves of the tire tread which show
up when only 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) tread is remaining. At this
stage, your tires must be replaced. Tires worn beyond this stage
are dangerous.
Do Not Overload
Driving On Any Overloaded Tire Is Dangerous
The maximum load rating of your tires is marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not exceed these ratings. Follow the loading instructions of the
manufacturer of your vehicle and this will insure that your tires are no\
t
overloaded. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable
loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that m\
ay
result in sudden tire destruction.
Do not exceed the gross axle weight ratings for any axle on your
vehicle. TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should see any tire dealer for
advice concerning the correct size of tire and pressures. Tire size
and pressures will depend upon the type and size of trailer and hitch
utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure of
tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire placard and the owner’s
manual supplied by the manufacturer of your vehicle for further
recommendations on trailer towing.
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Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty applies only to Maxxis brand radial tires installed
as original equipment on new passenger cars and light trucks, and to
Maxxis brand temporary spare tires included with new passenger cars
and light trucks.
The Maxxis brand tires to which this Limited Warranty applies are
referred to in this Limited Warranty as Tire or Tires. New passenger
cars and light trucks are referred to as a Vehicle. Maxxis-authorized
dealers that accept warranty claims are referred to as Maxxis Dealers.
Vehicle Manufacturer authorized dealers that accept warranty claims
are referred to as Vehicle Manufacturer Dealers.
Notice: Any implied warranty or condition, whether statutory
or otherwise, including that of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, is limited to the duration of this written
Limited Warranty. Maxxis is not responsible for loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle, and/or costs of towing or
transportation, or any other consequential, incidental or indirect
damages. Some States (or Provinces) do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty or condition lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. Some States (or Provinces) do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Eligibility for Limited Warranty
In order for the Tire or Tires to be covered by this Limited
Warranty, all of the following conditions must be met:•
The Tire was installed or supplied as original equipment on a
new Vehicle.
•
The Tire bears the prescribed tire identification number,
as applicable.
•
The Tire has been used only on the Vehicle on which it
was originally installed or supplied, and the installation was
in accordance with Vehicle manufacturer’s and/or Maxxis’
recommendations.
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or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels,
tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by braking, or
Tires involved in accidents.
•
Tire alterations such as, but not limited to, bead or sidewall
decorative material and/or adding a white inlay (whitewall) to
the tire.
•
Failure, defect, malfunction or damage to Tires used on vehicles
engaged in racing or special applications, such as police pursuit.
•
Claims made by persons other than the original consumer
purchaser.
Limitation of Warranty
• Any implied warranty or condition, whether statutory or
otherwise, including that of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, is limited to the duration of this written
Limited Warranty.
•
Maxxis is not responsible for loss of time, inconvenience, loss
of use of vehicle, and/or costs of towing or transportation, or
any other consequential, incidental or indirect damages.
•
Some States (or Provinces) do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty or condition lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply to you. Some States (or Provinces) do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
•
This Limited Warranty is only applicable in the United States
and Canada.
•
This Limited Warranty is not intended as a representation that a
tire failure cannot occur.
•
This Limited Warranty is the entire warranty given by Maxxis, and
Maxxis’ complete obligation with respect to the Tires is stated in
this Limited Warranty. No one has the authority to imply, suggest,
agree, represent, warrant, or promise contrary to the terms of this
Limited Warranty.
•
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from State to State or Province
to Province.
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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 MICHELIN
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tires, it’s important to register your tires so we can contact you
about any new safety developments. For online tire registration, visit
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
ofa tire failure, you should thoroughly read and follow the instructions\
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 Michelin 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.