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You should visually inspect your tires on a regular basis throughout
their life, and you should have your tires periodically evaluated by a
qualified tire service professional when your vehicle is serviced such
as routine maintenance intervals, oil changes, and tire rotations. In
particular, note the following tips for spotting tire damage:•
After striking anything unusual in the roadway, have a qualified tire
service professional demount the tire and inspect it for damage. A
tire may not have visible signs of damage on the tire surface. Yet,
the tire may suddenly fail without warning, a day, a week, or even
months later.
•
Inspect your tires for cuts, cracks, splits or bruises in the tread and \
sidewall areas. Bumps or bulges may indicate a separation within
the tire body. Have your tire inspected by a qualified tire service
professional. It may be necessary to have it removed from the
wheel for a complete inspection.
•
Inspect your tires for adequate tread depth. When the tire is worn
to the built-in indicators at 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less tread groove
depth, or the tire cord or fabric is exposed, the tire is dangerously
worn and must be replaced immediately.
•
Inspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of the tread
or flat spots in the tread may indicate a problem with the tire or
vehicle. Consult a qualified tire service professional.
•
Inspect your wheels also. If you have a bent or cracked wheel,
it must be replaced.
•
Don’t forget to check the spare tire.
Make sure your tires, including the spare tire, continue to be regularly\
inspected after 5 years of service to determine if they can continue in \
service. Even when your tires appear to be usable from their external
appearance or the tread depth may have not reached the minimum
wear out depth, it is recommended that all tires (including spare tires
and “temporary use” spares) more than 10 years old be replaced wi\
th
new tires.
The 10 year period after the date of production is not an indicator of
actual service life for any individual tire. Some tires will need to be \
replaced before 10 years due to conditions such as punctures, impact
damage, improper inflation, overloading, tread wear or other conditions
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Tire Repairs
SAFETY WARNING
Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An improper repair
can be unreliable or permit further damage to the tire. The tire may
suddenly fail, causing serious personal injury or death. A complete
inspection and repair of
your tire in accordance with U.S. Tire
Manufactur
ers Association procedures should be conducted by a
qualified tire service professional.
While the comprehensive procedures and recommendations for
tire repair are beyond the scope of this manual, a proper tire repair
includes the following:
•
The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete
inspection, inside and out. Some damage to the tire may only be
evident on the interior of the tire.
•
The puncture injury is 1/4 inch (6 mm)
or less and must be within the tread
area as shown in the graphic. This helps
ensure long-term tire and repair durability.
•
A patch is applied to the interior of the
tire and the puncture hole is filled with
a suitable plug/stem filler. This helps
ensure that the interior of the tire is
adequately sealed to prevent inflation pressure loss and prevents
contamination of the steel belts and other plies from the elements
(such as water) in the outside world.
PATCH + PLUG/STEM PATCH ONLY PLUG/STEM ONLY
Additional notes about tire repairs :
•
Not all punctured or damaged tires can be properly repaired;
consequently, they must be replaced. NEVER repair a tire with any
of the following conditions:
- Wear to the tire’s built-in treadwear indicators or to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining tread depth in any area of the tread.
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Limited Warranty
Original Equipment Passenger and Light Truck Tires
Including Tires with Run-Flat Technology
Eligibility
This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand
passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare
tires, originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer on a new vehicle\
.
You are covered under the terms of this Limited Warranty if the tire was
produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was originally installed in non-
commercial service. Warranty conditions may be subject to change.
See https://www.bridgestonetire.com/customer-care/tire-warranties/full-
warranty for the most current warranty information.
What Is Warranted and for How Long
Before wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining original tread
depth (i.e. worn down to the top of the built-in indicators in the tread
grooves) and within 6 years from the date of purchase (proof of
purchase date required; without proof of purchase date, then within
6 years from the date of tire manufacture), for any reason other than
those excluded in the section entitled “What This Limited Warranty
Does Not Cover,” any eligible tire that becomes unusable for any
reason within the manufacturer’s control will be replaced with an
equivalent new tire on the basis set forth in this Limited Warranty.
What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following: 1.
Tire damage or irregular wear due to:a.
Road hazards, including, without limitation: Puncture, cut,
impact break, stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc.
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**comparable new Continental brand tire FREE OF CHARGE,
including mounting and balancing (excluding on line orders). Owner
pays all applicable taxes.
Temporary Spare
If a TS Tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those
listed in Section 3, during the first 1/32nd (0.8 mm) of treadwear, then it
will be replaced with a **comparable new Continental brand TS tire
FREE OF CHARGE, including mounting and balancing.The owner
pays all applicable taxes. After this “Free Replacement Period” for your
TS tire expires, no warranty claim will be accepted.
After the Free Replacement Period
The tire (except TS tire) may still be eligible for a pro rata replacement
up to 72 months from date of original purchase until the tread is worn
down to the tread wear indicators (2/32nd of an inch or 1.6 mm of
tread remaining). If an eligible tire becomes unserviceable under the
stipulations of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment policy it will be
replaced with a **comparable new Continental brand tire, charging the
owner a pro-rated amount. Owner pays all applicable taxes (including
F.E.T.), mounting and balancing charges.
The replacement tire price will be determined by multiplying the
percentage of the useable tread worn by the Dealers Selling Price
(excluding all applicable taxes) at the time of the adjustment. The
useable tread is the original tread down to the tread wear indicators
(2/32nd of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining.)
**A “comparable” new Continental brand tire may be of either the same
tire line or the same basic construction but with a different sidewall or
tread configuration. If a higher priced tire is selected, the consumer will
pay the difference in price.
What Is Not Covered by This Warranty the Following
Are Not Covered
• Road Hazard: Any tire with road hazard damage, that includes,
but is not limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and
impact breaks.
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Speed Limits
SAFETY WARNING
Operating your vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit or the
maximum speed allotted by driving conditions has the potential to be
dangerous. Higher driving speeds create excessive heat buildup in a
tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
Tire Spinning
SAFETY WARNING
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of mud, ice, snow, sand,
or wet grass can be potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a
speedometer reading above 55 km/h (35 mph) can be capable of
disintegrating a tire with explosive force. In some circumstances, a tir\
e
may be spinning at twice the speed displayed on the speedometer.
This can cause serious injury or death to you, a passenger, or
bystander. Never spin a tire above 55 km/h (35 mph).
Limited Warranty
This limited warranty applies to Falken brand Original Equipment
Passenger Car, Temporary Spare, and Light Truck steel belted radial
tires bearing the complete description and serial number required by
the Department of Transportation (DOT). This warranty is effective only
to tires for which claims are made within 6 (six) years of the date of
production, based on the tire DOT serial number.
What Is Covered and for How Long
Falken tires that are originally equipped on this vehicle are warranted \
against any defects in the materials and workmanship for the usable
life of the original tread. The limited warranty terminates at the flush
appearance of the tread wear indicators at 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch)
remaining tread depth.
a.
Free Replacement
If a tire becomes unserviceable due to such defect within the first
1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the tire will be replaced
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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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visible, or six (6) years from the date of original tire manufacture or new
tire purchase date (whichever occurs first). Without proof of purchase,
date of manufacture will be used to determine eligibility. Casings may
continue to be warranted beyond the new tire coverage. Please refer
to the “WHAT IS THE MARATHON LONG HAUL RADIAL MEDIUM
TRUCK TIRE CASING PROVISION?” section for
warranty details on casings.
All other Goodyear Unisteel radial light truck or radial medium truck
tires have delivered the full original tread life and the new tire cover\
age
of this warranty ends when the treadwear indicators become visible
or four (4) years from the date of original tire manufacture or new tire
purchase date (whichever occurs first). Without proof of purchase,
date of manufacture will be used to determine eligibility. Casings
may continue to be warranted beyond the new tire coverage. Please
refer to the “WHAT IS THE RADIAL MEDIUM TRUCK TIRE CASING
PROVISION?” section for warranty details on casings.
How Do You Obtain an Adjustment?
a. You must present the tire to be adjusted to an authorized
Goodyear Commercial Tire Retailer. Please consult your
telephone directory or visit www.goodyeartrucktires.com for
locations. Tires replaced on an adjustment basis become the
property of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company or Goodyear
Canada Inc.
b.
You must pay for taxes or any additional services you order at the
time of adjustment.
c.
No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Goodyear
claim form (supplied by a Goodyear Commercial Tire Retailer)
that is completely filled out and signed by you, the owner of the
tire presented for adjustment, or your authorized agent.
What Are Your Legal Rights?
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND GOODYEAR
HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
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Passenger and Light Truck Radial Tire Warranty
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER OF ANY NEW KENDA PASSENGER RADIAL TIRE
OR KENDA TIRES LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES BEARING
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRESCRIBED TIRE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURED AFTER
04/01/09. TIRES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO THAT DATE
MUST BE SUBMITTED TO COOPER TIRE FOR WARRANTY
CONSIDERATION.
What Is Covered and For How Long?
Kenda warrants to the original purchaser that, if a Kenda first quality
tire becomes unserviceable due to an eligible adjustable condition
during the tread life (defined below), the tire will be replaced with an
equivalent new Kenda Tire. A replacement charge (defined below) will
be required to obtain a replacement tire.
Other Than First Quality Tires
Kenda passenger car and light truck tires branded “BLEMISH” have
the same warranty as first quality tires except for ride complaints and
the appearance or other conditions which caused the tires to
be classified as other than first quality.
Tread Life
When the tread becomes worn to 2/32” (1.6mm) anywhere on the
tire (shown by tread wear indicators molded into the tread grooves),
the tire is worn out and no replacement tire or other adjustment shall
be available.
Replacement Charge
The replacement charge will be determined by multiplying your original
purchase price by the percentage of original tread worn from the
tire. You must pay for mounting, balancing, and any other additional
charges, such as State and Federal taxes and fees or the acceptance
of a higher priced replacement tire.