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TIRE MIXING
• Toyo Tires® recommends that all four tires be of the same size,
s
peed rating, and construction (radial or non-radial). In some cases
the vehicle manufacturer may require different sized tires for the
front or rear axles. Never mix P-metric or European Metric
passenger tires with LT-metric tires on the same vehicle.
• Match tire size designations in pairs on an axle, except during the
t
emporary use of a spare tire.
• If two radial tires and two non-radial tires are used on a vehicle, put
t
he radials on the rear axle. If radial and non-radial tires are used on
a vehicle equipped with dual rear tires, the radial tires may be used
on either axle.
SPEED-RATED TIRE
• If the vehicle Tire Information Placard and/or the vehicle Owner’s
M
anual specifies speed-rated tires, the replacement tires must have
the same or higher speed rating to maintain vehicle speed capa -
bility.
• F
ailure to follow proper procedures. For proper mounting proce -
d
ures, consult the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s publica -
tion “Care and Service of Automobile and Light Truck Tires”
(r
ef.: www.ustires.org ).
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Exceeding the maximum bead seating pressure of 40 psi. Be
a
bsolutely certain beads are fully seated before adjusting the
inflation pressure to the level recommended for vehicle opera -
tion.
Never put flammable substances in the tire/wheel assemblies at
an
y time. Never put any flammable substance into a tire/wheel
assembly and attempt to ignite it in order to seat the beads.
CAUTION!
Driving your vehicle with an improper mix of tire sizes,
co
nstructions, and speed ratings can be dangerous. Your car’s
handling characteristics can be adversely affected. You could have
an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. Consult
your vehicle Owner’s Manual or an authorized Toyo Tires dealer
for proper tire replacement.
WARNING! (Continued)
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If you experience a blowout or a sudden tire failure, the following
information should be helpful:
• When the tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, or feel a
v
ibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed
tire. Do not abruptly brake or turn.
• Maintain steady pressure on the accelerator pedal.
•
Hold the steering wheel firmly and steer to maintain your lane posi -
t
ion.
• Find a safe place to pull off the road and allow the vehicle to gradu -
a
lly decelerate. Apply light braking as required to stop safely.
• Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop. Look for a
d
amaged tire on your vehicle.
• Seek roadside assistance or change the damaged tire with your
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pare tire.
• Have all of your tires and the vehicle thoroughly inspected by a tire
p
rofessional.
TIRE ROTATION
The purpose for rotating tires is to achieve more uniform wear for all
ti
res on a vehicle. Your tires should be thoroughly examined on a lift
by a tire dealer for any abnormalities. If tires show uneven treadwear,
ask the service person to check and/or correct any vehicle wheel
alignment or other mechanical problem before rotation.
The following rotation patterns are acceptable. Please refer to your
ve
hicle Owner’s Manual for rotation advice.
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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
t h
e 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 manufacturer 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
de
scription, the speed capability is limited by the speed symbol in the
service description (i.e., 235/45ZR17 97W = maximum speed 168 mph
[2
70 km/h]).
** Although no upper limit speed is specified, the indicated tires
no
netheless have limited rated speed capability. Call 1-800-442-8696
(Pacific Time) or 1-888-444-8696 (Eastern Time) for a referral for more
technical information.
Speed-Rated Symbol Speed Category
M Up to 81 mph (130 km/h)
N Up to 87 mph (140 km/h)
P Up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
Q Up to 99 mph (160 km/h)
R Up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
S Up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T Up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
U Up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
H Up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V Up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W Up to 168 mph (270 km/h)*
Y Up to 186 mph (300 km/h)*
ZR Over 149 mph (240 km/h)**
(Y) Over 186 mph (300 km/h)**
CAUTION!
Tire speed symbols do not imply that vehicles can be safely
dr
iven at the maximum speed for which the tire is rated,
particularly under adverse road and weather conditions, or if the
vehicle has unusual characteristics. Never operate a vehicle in an
unsafe or unlawful manner.
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Tire installers should exercise extreme caution when replacing tires on
light trucks.
The maximum load capacity stamped on the sidewall of a P-metric tire
is
reduced by a factor of 1.1 when used on a light truck, a sport utility
vehicle, or a trailer.
When a P-metric or metric tire is installed on a light truck (SUV,
p i
ckup, minivan), the load rating is reduced by dividing by 1.1. (This
load reduction factor is prescribed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS) and is based on the expectation that
passenger-type tires may experience more severe loading and usage
conditions when applied to light trucks.) For example, 305/50R20 has
a maximum load capacity of 3086 lbs. If this tire is fitted to a light
truck, the actual allowable load for the tire is 2805 lbs. (3086 lbs.
divided by 1.1).
Consult the load and inflation charts that can be found at
www.toyotires.com
. Contact Toyo Tires® Technical Service with any tire
replacement questions: 1-
800-442-8696 (Pacific Time) or
1-888-444-8696 (Eastern Time).
WARNING!
• P-metric and LT-metric tires are not necessarily interchangeable.
P
-metric and LT-metric tires follow completely different Load/
Inflation tables and are designed to carry different loads at
different pressures.
• LT-metric tires carry their load at higher inflation pressures and
d
o not always have adequate load capacity to replace P-metric
tires of the same size.
• After reducing a P-metric tire’s load rating by dividing by 1.1 for
f
itment on a Light Truck, the P-metric tire may not offer suffi -
cient load capacity to replace an LT-metric tire of the same size.
• Contact your Toyo Tires dealer or Toyo Tires Technical Service
f
or help determining how to choose a proper replacement size.
• Driving with underinflated or overloaded tires may result in
i
mmediate tire failure, which can cause an accident and could
lead to serious personal injury or death.
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tions of their use and may vary due to driving habits, service prac-
tices, differences in road characteristics, and climate.
• Traction - The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA, A, B,
a
nd C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
• Temperature - The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
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epresenting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tempera -
tures can cause the materials of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
li
fe, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance that all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 139. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
• D OT Quality Grades - All passenger car tires must conform to
f
ederal requirements in addition to these grades. CAUTION!
The traction grade assigned to tires is based on locked braking
( s
traight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) traction.
WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly
in
flated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure. This can cause an accident,
which could lead to serious personal injury or death.
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If you prefer, you may register your tires on our web page at
www.toyotires.com
and select “Tire Registration.” Be prepared to
provide the name and address of the dealer, the quantity of tires, and
th
e DOT serial numbers from the sidewall of the tires.
IMPORTANT! If self-registering tires, make sure to include all letters
an
d numbers (up to 12 digits) following the letters “DOT” on the tire’s
sidewall near the bead. If you see only four letters next to the letters
“DOT”, look on the other side of the tire for the full DOT number.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
For service assistance or information, contact your nearest Toyo
Ti
res® dealer.
If you need assistance, please contact an authorized Toyo Tires®
re
tailer. To locate an authorized Toyo Tires® dealer, use our dealer
locator at www.toyotires.com, or contact Toyo Tires Consumer
Relations at:
TOYO TIRE U.S.A. CORP.
P.O. Box 6052
Cypress, California 90630-5249 800-442-8696
(6:30am to 5:00pm Pacific Time)
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YOKOHAMA TIRES — LIMITED
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES
Passenger Car Light Truck Temporary Spare
YOKOHAMA LIMITED WARRANTY
Original Equipment Tires for passenger car, temporary spare and
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ght truck tires
As you know, many safety, comfort and performance features went
in
to the design of your new vehicle – and your tires. At Yokohama,
every tire we engineer incorporates the highest safety and comfort
features in conjunction with the most enhanced performance
capabilities. And, to ensure your complete satisfaction, Yokohama
has enclosed this Limited Warranty brochure for your tires. As the
original equipment tire manufacturer for your vehicle, Yokohama
wants to offer its support in helping you properly maintain and
service your tires and ensure you have the correct contact
information in the unlikely event of a tire issue. Please refer to the
back panel of this brochure for information on obtaining customer
assistance in your area.
This limited warranty provides for tire replacement under certain
s p
ecified conditions. This policy applies to original equipment tires
used in normal highway service displaying warrantable conditions.
Tires that become unserviceable or wear out because of neglect or
mistreatment are excluded from Yokohama warranty coverage.
1. WARRANTY ELIGIBILITY
This warranty applies to every YOKOHAMA original equipment
pa
ssenger car, light truck, and temporary spare tire bearing the
YOKOHAMA brand name and complete DOT serial identification
number. Eligible tires must be used on the vehicle on which they were
originally equipped in conformance with the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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2. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for the following reasons:
• Road hazard injuries or damages, caused to the tire by obstacles and
d
ebris such as cuts, punctures (whether repairable or not), snags,
bruises, tears, or impact breaks.
• Improper repairs or repairs that have failed.
•
Improper inflation or other maintenance abuses.
•
Incorrect mounting of the tire, or tire/wheel imbalance.
•
Mechanical irregularities in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment,
w
orn, or faulty parts.
• Accident, corrosion, vandalism, fire, or damage caused by nature.
•
Tires used on vehicles in racing or special applications.
•
Non-speed-rated temporary spare tires used over 50
mph
(80 km/h).
• Tires worn out [2/32
inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining] .
• Tires that have been retreaded.
•
Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
i
nstalled.
• Improper storage
3
. WHAT IS WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for reasons other than stated
ab
ove will be replaced in accordance with this warranty.
If a warrantable condition is found, tires will be replaced as follows:
A) Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires (Other than Temporary
Sp
are Tires)
When a tire becomes unserviceable during the first 2/32 inch (1.6 mm)
of
original usable tread depth or 12 months from date of vehicle
pu
rchase, whichever comes first, it will be replaced with a comparable
new YOKOHAMA tire free of charge. During this period, tires will be
mounted and balanced without charge. Other service charges such as
tire rotation, alignment or applicable taxes are payable by the
customer.
When a tire has worn past the above specified period for free
re
placement, the customer must pay for the cost of a new comparable
YOKOHAMA passenger car or light truck tire on a pro-rated basis.
The dealer shall determine this cost by multiplying the percentage of