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Road Hazard Policy For Run Flat Tires Only
Pirelli Run Flat tires are manufactured with technology that allows
li
mited low-inflation operation in the event of sudden loss of pressure.
Pirelli does not recommend the repair of run flat tires and as a result,
Pirelli provides road hazard coverage on all Pirelli produced tires that
are manufactured with run flat technology. To qualify for Run Flat
Road Hazard coverage, a completed claim form along with the tire
exhibiting the road hazard must be returned to Pirelli through an
authorized Pirelli dealer.
If a Run Flat tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or
ma
terials anomalies or road hazard injury during the initial warranty
period, which is one year from the date of original retail purchase of
the vehicle or purchase of replacement tires (purchase receipt
required) or within the first 2/32” of the original usable tread,
whichever occurs first, the tire will be replaced with the same or
comparable tire at no charge for the tire to the owner. After the initial
warranty period, if a Run Flat tire becomes unserviceable due to
workmanship or materials anomalies or road hazard injury, the owner
must pay the cost of a comparable new Pirelli brand or PTI private
brand replacement tire on a pro-rata basis. The authorized Pirelli
dealer will determine the cost by multiplying the percentage of the
original usable tread worn by the current dealer selling price. The
owner must pay for any associated service charges, including costs
associated with mounting and balancing of the tire. This Road Hazard
Policy is not a warranty. PTI does not warranty that a Pirelli tire will
not fail due to road hazard and does not authorize any person,
including authorized Pirelli dealers, to make such a warranty.
Pirelli “Seal Inside” Technology
Select Pirelli tires incorporate “Seal Inside” technology, a construction
d e
signed to stop the loss of air from a tire when punctured by an
object. Providing the puncture does not compromise the structural
integrity of the tire, a sealing material layer prevents possible air
leakage in the event of a carcass puncture.
The “Seal Inside” technology is not designed or intended to be a
pe
rmanent repair, and is only meant to allow the consumer to go to a
Pirelli dealer for an inspection to determine if repair or replacement is
needed.
Visit
www.ca.pirelli.com
for more information.
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What Is Not Covered By The Warranty?
• Tires on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the
U
nited States of America or Canada.
• Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
i
nstalled.
• Tires misapplied due to insufficient Speed Rating, Load Index,
u
ndersized or oversized tires.
• Tires damaged from improper mounting/dismounting practices,
a
buse, misuse, or neglect.
• Tire dealer/retailer services: mounting, dismounting, balancing,
s
tudding, tire rotation, or wheel alignment.
• Mileage warranty on tires fitted as Original Equipment (Pirelli
b
rand tires supplied as original equipment on new vehicles).
• Passenger tires ( Euro-metric / P-metric ) used on commercial vehi -
c
les or used in commercial applications.
• Tires in which anything other than air or nitrogen has been used as
t
he support medium.
• Tires injected with liquid balancer or sealant or any other balancing
m
aterial.
• Tires which have been modified by the addition or removal of mate -
r
ial or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance.
• Tires improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to Tire
a
nd Rubber Association of Canada standards, or with section
repairs, or with a self-vulcanizing plug only or patch only.
• Tires which have been recapped, or retreaded, or regrooved.
•
Tires used in racing or other competitive events.
•
Tires removed in multiples when only one tire can be claimed, or is
s
uspect of a claim.
• Ride related anomalies after the first 2/32” of treadwear.
•
Tires which become unserviceable because of tire operation in
e
xcess of tire/wheel manufacturers’ specifications and recommen -
dations, including spinning.
• Tires which become unserviceable because of a mechanical irregu -
l
arity in the vehicle such as misalignment, defective brakes, defec -
tive shock absorbers or struts, or improper rims.
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• Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks,
chains, theft, run while flat, under inflated, over inflated or abused
during servicing.
• Tires affected by flat spotting caused by improper transport or
s
torage.
• Tires which became unserviceable because of road hazard injuries
(
e.g., nails, glass, metal objects) or other penetrations or snags,
bruises or impact damage, except for those Run Flat lines/sizes
specifically covered by the Pirelli Road Hazard Policy.
• Tires with weather / ozone cracking which were purchased more
t
han four years prior to presentation for adjustment. If no proof of
purchase date is available, the warranty will be four years from the
DOT date.
• Summer tires that developed surface cracks due to use in low
a
mbient temperatures. These include P Zero Silver, P Zero Trofeo,
P Zero Corsa System, P Zero, P Zero Rosso™, P Zero Nero,
Cinturato P1, Cinturato P7, Scorpion Zero™ and Scorpion Verde.
How To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
The owner, when making a claim under the terms of this warranty,
mu
st present the tire along with proof of purchase to any authorized
Pirelli Dealer. Once tires are returned to Pirelli by an authorized PTI
dealer and credit has been issued, submitted tires become the property
of Pirelli.
To locate an authorized Pirelli Dealer in your area, refer to the Dealer
Lo
cator at
www.ca.pirelli.com
.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY PTI,
AP
PLICABLE TO PIRELLI BRAND OR PTI PRIVATE BRAND
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR REPLACEMENT PASSENGER CAR
RADIAL AND LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES. PTI DOES NOT
MAKE ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PTI DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY
OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING AUTHORIZED PIRELLI DEALERS
OR CAR MANUFACTURERS, OR CAR DEALERS, TO CHANGE
THIS WARRANTY OR CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION IN
CONNECTION WITH PIRELLI TIRES. PTI WILL NOT DO
ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT IS STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY IF AN ANOMALY IS FOUND TO EXIST IN A PIRELLI
BRAND OR PTI PRIVATE BRAND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR
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REPLACEMENT PASSENGER CAR OR LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL
TIRE. ALL OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING ANY
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF PTI FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS A
LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE)
ARISING OUT OF AN ANOMALY.
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from province to province.
If further assistance or information is needed, please contact:
Consumer Affairs Group
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Eastern Canada 1–
800–363–0583
Ontario 1–800–828–2585
W
estern Canada 1– 800–663–0148
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TIRE CARE AND SERVICE
1. Tire Sidewall Markings
Tire Size: A combination of alphabetic and numeric characters that
i
ndicate the nominal dimensions of a tire:
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Load Index: A numerical code indicating the maximum load carrying
capacity of a tire at the maximum cold inflation pressure.
LOAD MAXIMUM LOAD
PE R TIRE LOADMAXIMUM LOAD
PE R TIRE
INDEX KgLbsINDEX KgLbs
80 450 9921069502094
81 4621018 1079752149
82 4751047 1081000 2205
83 4871074 1091030 2271
84 500 1102 1101060 2337
85 515 1135 1111090 2403
86 530 1168 1121120 2469
87 5451201 1131150 2535
88 5601234 1141180 2601
89 5801278 1151215 2679
90 6001323 1161250 2756
91 6151356 1171285 2833
92 6301389 1181320 2910
93 6501433 1191360 2998
94 6701477 1201400 3087
95 6901521 1211450 3197
96 7101565 1221500 3307
97 7301609 1231550 3417
98 7501653 1241600 3528
99 7751708 1251650 3638
100 8081764
1261700 3748
101 8251819 1271750 3859
102 8501874 1281800 3969
103 8751919 1291850 4079
104 9001984 1301900 4190
105 9252039 1311950 4300
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Speed Symbol: An alphabetic code indicating the maximum speed
at which the tire can carry a load corresponding to its Load Index
under specified service conditions.
*For tires having a maximum speed capability above 149 mph, a “ZR”
m a
y appear in the size designation; above 186 mph, a “ZR” must
ap
pear in the size designation, including a ”Y” speed symbol in
brackets.
Other Markings:
P - As part of the tire size designation (e.g., P205/65R15), is used to
in
dicate the tires intended for service on passenger cars.
LT - As part of the tire size designation (e.g. LT235/75R15), is used to
i
ndicate the tires are intended for service on light truck vehicles.
M&S - Letters used to indicate a tire suitable for Mud and Snow and/
o
r All Season usage.
XL - As part of the size designation (e.g. P235/75R16 XL), is used to
i
ndicate the tire can carry more load as the maximum inflation
pressure and load are greater than a standard load version. (Also
could be called REINFORCED).
SPEED SYMBOL MAXIMUM SPEED
KM/H MPH
L 120 74
M 130 80
N 140 86
P 150 93
Q 160 99
R 170 105
S 180 112
T 190 118
U 200 124
H 210 130
V 240 149
W 270 168
*ZR Y300 186
(Y) ABOVE 300 ABOVE 186
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2. Tire Categories
ALL SEASON TIRES (ALL WEATHER TIRES): Tires that are designed
to
perform in a variety of road conditions in all seasons of the year. An
all season tire will carry “M+S”, “M&S”, or “M/S” designation on the
sidewall. All Season tires may carry a Limited Treadwear Warranty
depending on line.
SUMMER TIRES (MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, HIGH
PE
RFORMANCE, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE): Summer
Performance tires offer superior handling, grip and cornering ability
compared to standard tires. They are rated for operation at higher
speeds. Maximum Performance, High Performance and Ultra High
Performance categories each have different performance
characteristics, UTQG ratings and rate of wear depending on line.
Some lines may carry a limited treadwear warranty.
WINTER TIRES (SNOW TIRES): A winter tire is a tire with a tread
de
sign and compound made specifically for snowy and icy conditions
and is identified by M&S, M+S or M/S markings on the sidewalls.
Tires designed for use in severe snow conditions are further identified
with a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on the sidewalls
and must meet specific snow performance test requirements. Pirelli
Winter tires do not carry a mileage warranty.
The information provided above is an overview of tire types. Tread
pa
tterns and rubber compounds vary among the seasonal tire types
and provide varying performance characteristics and limitations
based on your individual needs and vehicle specifications. Summer
performance tires are different than winter and all season types. To
determine which Pirelli lines carry a Limited Treadwear Warranty,
please refer to The PTI Treadwear Mileage Warranty Conditions and
Mileage Warranty sections found in this document.
3. Pressure Recommendations
Recommended tire inflation pressures for your vehicle can be found
ei
ther on your vehicle’s tire placard or in your vehicle owner’s
manual. Correct pressures are related to load, speed and vehicle
handling and are vital for even braking, maximum traction and good
tire life. Under no circumstances should your tire’s cold inflation
pressure be less than that indicated on your vehicle’s tire placard or in
your vehicle owner’s manual or higher than the maximum cold
inflation pressure molded on to the tire’s sidewall. Under inflation
causes excessive flexing, deterioration of the tire and rapid wear of the