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BFGOODRICH TIRE
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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Tire Maintenance and Safety Information
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of\
 
punctures, impact damage, improper inflation, overloading, or other 
conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire failure may create a risk 
of property damage, serious personal injury or death.SAFETY WARNING
Serious personal injury or death may result from a tire failure. Many tire 
failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, bulges or irregular wear. If a 
vibration occurs while driving your vehicle or you notice a bump, bulge \
or irregular wear, have your tires and vehicle evaluated by a qualified 
tire service professional.
To reduce the risk of tire failure, Bridgestone Americas Tire 
Operations, LLC strongly recommends you read and follow 
all safety information contained in this manual. In addition, we 
recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, 
by a qualified tire service professional.
Tire Failure While Driving
SAFETY WARNING
It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow out” wh\
ile you 
are driving. More commonly, if inflation pressure is lost, it will be 
gradual. If you do experience a blowout or sudden tire 
failure, the 
following information should be helpful:
• When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a 
vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the  
failed tire.
•
 DO NOT abruptly brake or turn.
•
 Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the steering 
wheel firmly, and steer to maintain your lane position.
•
 Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently.
•
 Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as far off 
the road as possible. 

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• Ride/Vibration: Any ride/vibration complaint after the first 2/32nd 
(1.6 mm) of an inch of treadwear or 12 months of service, 
whichever comes first.
•
 Repairs: If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for 
the tire’s disablement is in any way associated with a repair, or with 
the situation that led to the repair, the manufacturer’s warranty is 
invalidated.
•
 Mileage: Mileage is not covered under this policy.
•
 Improper operation or maintenance : This includes, but is not 
limited to, effects caused by:
i.
 Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed 
practices : These practices can cause excessive operational 
temperatures and stresses that exceed the tire’s capabilities.
ii.
 Improper or insufficient tire rotation
iii.
 Improper vehicle alignment
iv.
 Damage due to:
 - Rim irregularities or rim damage
 -Snow chains
 -Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems, 
and vehicle wheel alignment
 -Extreme temperature exposure
 -Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning or 
racing
 -Improper tire storage
 -Automotive accident
 - Chemical corrosion or fire
 - Use contrary to the vehicle manufacturer’s tire 
recommendations.
 -Misuse or misapplication
•
 Improper Mounting or Demounting
•
 Alteration: such as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on 
blackwall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant 
materials to the tire.
•
 Weather checking/cracking: Not covered after 48 months from 
the date of purchase. 

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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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free of charge with the same or comparable Falken tire (mounting 
and balancing labor covered).
b.
 Prorated Replacement 
After the first 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of wear, a prorated 
adjustment credit will be given based on the percentage of 
remaining usable tread depth, down to the remaining 1.6mm (2/32 
of an inch) tread wear bar indicator (mounting and balancing labor 
covered). No credit is given if the tire is worn beyond the flush 
appearance of the tread wear bar indicator (less than 1.6mm 
(2/32 of an inch) tread depth remaining).
c.
 Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance Replacement  
Tires that are deemed to be out-of-round or out-of-balance will be 
accepted for adjustment during the first 0.8mm (1/32 of an inch) 
of the original tread depth and will be replaced free of charge with 
the same or similar Falken tires (mounting and balancing labor 
covered). A set of four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be 
accepted for out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.
What Is Not Covered by the Warranty 1.
 
a. Tires that become unserviceable due to road hazard 
damages (cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact breaks, 
etc.) improper repair technique or materials, improper 
inflation, overload, irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective 
mechanical vehicle components (brakes, suspension, 
wheels, etc.) improper suspension alignment, accident, fire, 
chemical damage, damage from chain use, racing, off-road 
use, run flat, improper installation, vandalism, or abuse.
b.
 Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has 
been removed.
c.
 Tires that were transferred to another vehicle from the 
vehicle in which the tires were originally installed.
d.
 Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous 
damages or repairs.
e.
 The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this 
warranty and will be the sole responsibility of the tire owner. 

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including mounting charge. No adjustment will be made for tires 
that are worn more than 50%.
What Is Not Covered by the Warranty
Non Adjustable Conditionsa.
 Irregular wear or tire damage due to: Road hazards such as 
punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass bruises or impact breaks.
 -Fire, wreck or collision
 - Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spinning, improper 
mounting or demounting, running flat, off-road use, racing, 
vandalism, willful damage or abuse.
 -Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock 
absorber, use of tire chains.
 - Any tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g. tire 
fillers, sealant, or balancing substances).
 -Mechanical failure or design of vehicle.
b.
 Tires fitted to anything other than the original vehicles.
c.
 Tire worn beyond tread wear indicator (2/32nds inch or 1.6mm 
tread remaining).
d.
 Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user.
e.
 Tire branded “NA” (meaning no adjustment) or “blem” (meaning 
blemished).
f.
 Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or 
consequential damage.
g.
 Ride disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after free-
replacement conditions.
h.
 Tire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four 
years prior to presentation for adjustment.
General Exclusions a.
 No Hankook Tire employee, retailer or dealer has the authority 
to make any warranty, representation, promise or agreement on 
behalf of Hankook Tire except as stated in this policy.
b.
 Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not 
covered by this warranty. 

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• The Tire has been properly cared for, and reasonable and 
necessary maintenance has been performed, in accordance with 
the Vehicle Owner’s Manual and/or this Limited Warranty.
•
 The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions.
•
 The Tire’s owner resides in the United States or Canada.
What Is Warranted and for How Long
• Failures, defects, and malfunctions due to defective materials  
and/or defective workmanship.
•
 Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round
•
 Tires, if the Tire is within the first 1/32nd inch of tread depth   
(0.8 mm).
•
 Within 60 months from the date of your purchase of the new 
Vehicle, or at least 2/32nd inch (1.6 mm) of tread depth remaining 
on the Tire, whichever comes first, except if the Tire is a temporary 
spare tire, in which case the tire must be within the first 1/32nds 
inch (0.8 mm) of tread depth.
What Is Not Covered by this Limited Warranty Policy
• Tire failure, defect, malfunction or damage resulting from 
improper operation or maintenance such as, but not limited to, 
overloading, excessive speed and inflation practices causing 
excessive operational temperatures that exceed specifications, 
misapplication, tire/wheel imbalance, vandalism, use of puncture 
sealants and/or chemical corrosion.
•
 Road hazards, including but not limited to cuts, snags, punctures, 
bruises, impact brakes, tire plugs, and/or any other damage 
caused by tire repair.
•
 Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, 
if Maxxis determines the problem is not the result of a defect 
covered under this Limited Warranty, regardless of the tread depth 
of the Tire.
•
 Irregular treadwear resulting from improper wheel alignment, under 
or over inflation, tire abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting 
or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn  

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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.