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Full-size spare tires (not temporary spares) of the same size,
construction, and speed rating may be used in a five-tire
rotation pattern.
After rotation, check the inflation pressure of all the tires. The front
and rear tire pressures may vary according to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications.
Remember to follow your vehicle Owner’s Manual for tire rotation
intervals. Your Limited Warranty recommends Nitto brand tires to be
rotated as follows:
•
Every 3,500 miles or less for high performance (low profile) tires.
•
Every 7,500 miles or less for standard passenger and light
truck tires.
More frequent rotation or a thorough vehicle inspection may be
necessary if, upon inspection, irregular or erratic treadwear is
beginning to appear.
It is important to remember the following: •
These tire rotation recommendations do not take into account
different tire and construction types mixed on the vehicle.
•
Some tires cannot be rotated in the manner described. Such tires
include unidirectional tires. Unidirectional tread patterns must be
rotated front-to-rear only so that the direction of revolution does
not change.
•
Some vehicles are designed with different tire sizes on the front
and rear axles. Normally, such combinations will not allow rotation.
Prior to rotating, consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
•
For vehicles with dual rear wheels, see the vehicle Owner’s
Manual for the vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. If your vehicle
Owner’s Manual is not available, please contact the vehicle
manufacturer.
•
Some vehicles are equipped with wheels that limit the choice of
rotation pattern. Consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
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Do not include temporary spare tires in the rotation pattern.
However, if your spare tire is the same size and type as a road tire
(for LT tires of the same size, type, and load rating), it should be
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included in the tire rotation process. The proper procedure is to use
the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire rotation procedures,
or if not available, to use the appropriate rotation pattern shown,
inserting the spare in the right rear position. Place the tire that
would have gone to the right rear in the spare tire storage position
as the new spare.
•
Important! After rotation, adjust the pressure of the individual tires
to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation or the inflation
pressure recommended by Nitto for an optional fitment according
to the tire’s new location on the vehicle.
•
Do not mix speed-rated tires on the same axle. Higher speed-
rated tires must remain on the rear axle. Consult your authorized
Nitto dealer.
TIRE SPEED RATING
All Nitto passenger and light truck tires have a maximum speed rating
based on size and type. Tires must never be operated in excess
of their rated speed limit! Consult your tire dealer or contact Nitto
Technical Services at (888) 529-8200 Pacific Time if you are not sure
about the maximum speed rating of your tires.
Nitto does not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or
unlawful manner. Obey all local speed limits.
Tire speed ratings do not imply that a vehicle can be safely driven
at the speed for which the tire is rated. Speed ratings are based on
laboratory tests and relate to performance on the road, but are not
applicable if tires are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged,
or altered.
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EXPLANATION OF TIRE SPEED SYMBOLS
A speed rating is designated by a letter that indicates the maximum
speed capability of a tire. The speed rating of a tire is based on
standards for reaching and sustaining a specified speed, and is
determined via laboratory tests that simulate road performance at
various speeds.
Tires may be marked with one of these speed symbols: M, N, P, Q, R,
S, T, U, H, V, W, Y, or (Y) to identify the particular tire’s speed rating.
Additionally, the letter Z may appear in the size designation.
When purchasing or replacing speed-rated tires, make sure to:•
Use the ranking in the following chart to compare the speed
symbols of all the tires.
•
Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, if any,
concerning the use of speed-rated tires.
To avoid reducing the speed capability of the vehicle, replace a speed-
rated tire only with another tire having at least the same or higher
speed rating. Remember, the “top speed” of the “lowest rated” tire on
the car cannot be exceeded without risk of tire failure.
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The letter symbols and corresponding design speeds are:
* Any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can, at the tire manufacturer’s option, include a “Z” in the size designation (e.g., 245/40ZR18). If
the load index and the speed symbol are not included, the tire manufactu\
rer must
be consulted for the maximum speed capability (P245/40ZR18 speed capability
is greater than 149 mph [240 km/h]). If a service description is included with the
size description, the speed capability is limited by the speed symbol in\
the service
description (i.e., 235/45ZR17 97W = maximum speed 168 mph [270 km/h]).
** Although no upper limit speed is specified, the indicated tires nonetheless have limited rated speed capability. Call (888) 529-8200 Pacific Time for a referral for more
technical information.
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molded into the sidewall near the bead. These letters mean “Mud
and Snow.” Tires designed for use in severe snow conditions
generally have tread patterns, structure, and materials for giving
superior performance. These tires are marked with the “M&S”
designation plus a mountain/snowflake symbol
. Even the best
all-season tires will not provide acceptable levels of traction if you
drive too fast in snow or ice conditions and if you do not allow more
stopping distance on icy roads compared to dry road surfaces.
Your ability to safely maneuver your vehicle in snow or ice
conditions is considerably reduced if your tires are too worn to
provide adequate road grip.
Safe Use of Temporary Spare Tires
• The temporary spare tire is designed for temporary use only. It
must not be used continuously as a standard tire. The temporary
spare tire should be returned to the trunk as soon as it is
convenient to have your standard tire repaired or replaced.
•
The temporary spare tire should not be used for speeds exceeding
50 mph.
•
Never use chains on temporary spare tires, because it could cause
damage to your vehicle.
•
When you replace the temporary tire, replace it only with the same
type of tire.
•
A full-size spare tire in your vehicle is intended for use as a spare
when needed. Please see the “Tire Rotation” section for the proper
procedures for including the same size construction and speed-
rated tire (for LT tires of the same size, type, and load rating) in the
rotation pattern. (Do not rotate a temporary spare tire.)
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USEFUL TIRE INFORMATION
There is a lot of useful information molded into the sidewall of a tire.\
It shows the name of the tire, its size, if it is tubeless or tube type,\
the
maximum load and maximum inflation, and important safety warnings.
The sidewall markings on passenger and light truck tires are slightly
different.
Typical Passenger Tire
The letters “DOT” certify compliance with all applicable safety
standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT). Adjacent to this is a tire identification or serial number. This
serial number is a code with up to 12 digits that are a combination
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Pirelli Confidence PlanTM for Select
Replacement Tire Lines
This Limited Warranty includes a 30-day trial period for select Pirelli
Replacement Tires installed as a set of four (4) (front and rear). Within
30 days of your original purchase date, you may return the set of
eligible Pirelli Replacement Tires you wish to replace to the original
place of purchase, along with the original purchase sales receipt, and
exchange them for a different set of Pirelli Replacement Tires. As an
alternative, if there is no other suitable Pirelli Replacement Tire line
available in your size, the purchase price of the eligible tires you are\
seeking to return will be refunded, less taxes and fees.
Replacement Tire Lines Which Qualify for the Pirelli
Confidence
TM Plan
CinturatoTM P1TM
Cinturato P7TM All Season
P4TM Four Seasons
P ZeroTM All Season
Scorpion VerdeTM All Season
Scorpion ZeroTM All Season
Scorpion TM All Terrain
Treadwear Coverage for Select Replacement
Tire Lines Only
This Limited Warranty also warrants Treadwear Coverage to the
original purchaser of select Replacement Tires purchased through
an authorized Pirelli dealer. Treadwear Coverage will extend for the
vehicle odometer miles described below, from the point of original retail
purchase (the “Treadwear Coverage”). This Treadwear Coverage does
not apply to Original Equipment Tires.
Driving habits, road conditions, vehicle platform and vehicle and
tire maintenance are all factors that contribute to tire wear. If your
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Replacement Tires do not reach the miles listed in the Treadwear
Coverage table below but otherwise meet with all other Treadwear
Coverage Conditions set forth in this Limited Warranty, your tires will
be replaced as follows: the owner must pay the pro-rata cost for a
comparable Pirelli Replacement Tire. An authorized Pirelli dealer will
determine the pro-rata cost by multiplying the current dealer selling
price by the percentage of the warranted mileage used by the owner.
Treadwear Coverage Conditions
• You must be the original purchaser of the Replacement
Tires and have a copy of the original invoice showing the
application mileage.
•
You must be the owner of the vehicle on which the Replacement
Tires were originally installed.
•
The tires must be from one of the Replacement Tire lines listed in
the table below titled “Treadwear Coverage”.
•
You must have had the Replacement Tires rotated at least every
5,000 to 7,000 miles.
•
Your servicing tire dealer must be an authorized Pirelli dealer and
must have completed the Tire Rotation Record.
•
The tires must be worn evenly across the tread, down to the
treadwear indicator (2/32” of tread depth) at which time they are
considered to be 100% worn out. There cannot be more than a
2/32” tread depth difference across the tire.
•
Passenger and P-Metric Light Truck tires are not covered for
mileage when used on commercial vehicles or in commercial
applications.
•
For vehicles equipped with different Replacement Tire sizes front
and rear, the Treadwear Coverage for the rear tires will be 50% of
the mileage coverage stated below.