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II. LIMITED TREAD WEAR WARRANTY
FOR PASSENGER RADIAL TIRES:
FOR LIGHT TRUCK TIRES:
Neither Kumho Tire USA, Inc., nor any other tire manufacturer, can
g u
arantae you’ll receive a certain number of miles from any given tire.
Driving habits, driving conditions, road conditions and vehicle
maintenance all play a vital role in the tread life of a tire. However, if
a tire does not reach the warranted mileage, and the original owner of
the tires has complied with the terms and conditions of the Limited
Tread Wear Warranty, KUMHO will replace the tires as follows:
1. If tread has worn down to the tread wear indicators (2/32 nds tread
depth) within 72 months from the date of purchase (or manufacturer)
o r
does not deliver the warranted miles of normal passenger use,
whichever comes first, Kumho Tire USA, Inc. will make an allowance
for unused service towards a comparable new tire, pro-rated on
warranted miles.
2. T he replacement allowance will be calculated by percentage of the
wa
rranted miles not received multiplied to the predetermined adjust -
ment price of the tire at the time and place of the adjustment.
3. Fo r original equipment tires on new vehicles, please reference separate
wa
rranty brochure in your vehicle’s glove box.
Pattern Mileage Coverage PatternMileage Coverage
KU27 60,000 MILES KH1660,000 MILES
KR26 40,000 MILES KR2185,000 MILES
PA31 50,000 MILES KU22-II40,000 MILES
TA31 60,000 MILES TA7160,000 MILES
( A
vailable 3rd
Quarter 2015)
TA11 75,000 MILES
( A
vailable 3rd
Quarter 2015)
Pattern Mileage Coverage PatternMileage Coverage
KL21 60,000 MILES KL3360,000 MILES
AT51 55,000 MILES (P-Metric Only) (Available 3rd
Q u
arter 2015)
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ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED TREAD WEAR WARRANTY:
1. To make a claim, the owner must present the original customer
c
opy of KUMHO’s Mileage Warranty Card (printed in this
brochure), which records the date of purchase, name of purchaser,
original mileage and identification of the vehicle to an authorized
KUMHO dealer.
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2. This limited tread wear warranty applies only to the original owner
and is non-transferable.
3. Applicable taxes and costs of mounting and balancing and any
o
ther service charges are payable by the owner.
4. The owner must rotate the tires every 5,000
miles.
5. The following are exclusions to the Limited Tread Wear Warranty: •
Tires branded "NA", "Blem", etc.
•
Tires exhibiting uneven or rapid wear which is caused by
m
echanical irregularity in the vehicle such as misalignment, (a
measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch or more across
the tread on the same tire).
• Tires worn-out or damaged due to: I
mproper inflation, improper mounting, uneven wear, over -
loading or off-road driving, run flat or racing, accident, fire or
ch
emicals, use on RV or commercial vehicle, vandalism or gross
abuse, defective mechanical condition of vehicle, road hazard
damage (e.g., irreparable cut, puncture, snag, bruise or impact
break) and lack of tire rotation.
• Original equipment tires on new vehicles.
6
. For staggered/split fitment applications (different size tires on the
f
ront and rear axles), Kumho Tire will cover half the number of
miles of the standard mileage warranty since these tires cannot be
rotated as recommended by Kumho.
III. ROAD HAZARD PROTECTION
Every KR21/ KU39/ KU27/ KU22 II/ KU31/ TA31/ TA11 steel
be
lted radial passenger tire that has bean irreparably damaged due to
a normal road hazard conditions (e.g., irreparable cut, puncture, snag,
bruise or impact break) within the first 2/32" of the original tread
depth (O.T.D.) and within 12 months from the date of purchase, will
be
replaced free of charge with an equivalent KUMHO tire. To be
eligible, you must present your original invoice showing date of
purchase. Tires not within 2/32" of the O.T.D. will not be issued a
pro-rated credit. Tires that reflect damage due to continued run flat or
acute underinflation are excluded.
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3. If an examination by KUMHO shows that a casing of a KUMHO
radial truck tire delivers unsatisfactory service due to factors
within the manufacturer’s control, KUMHO will give a credit
toward the purchase price of a comparable new KUMHO tire in the
amount indicated in the Casing Credit table.
4. R adial truck tires used in mining service are not eligible under this
p
rogram.
VI. REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
If you receive a replacement tire under this warranty, it will be
co
vered by the manufacturer’s warranty and the supplemental
limited mileage warranty that Kumho Tire USA, Inc., than gives on
that tire.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY KUMHO
AP
PLICABLE TO KUMHO/MARSHAL REPLACEMENT TIRES.
KUMHO DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
KUMHO DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSONS,
IN
CLUDING AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO CHANGE THIS
WARRANTY OR CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION IN
Tire SizeCasing Value
8.25R15, 7.50R16, 8R17.5 $30.00
215/75R17.5, 235/75R17.5 $30.00
225/70R19.5, 245/70R19.5 $30.00
265/70R19.5, 285/70R19.5 $30.00
8.25R16 $35.00
255/70R22.5 $50.00
9.00R20, 10R22.5 $60.00
10.00R20, 295/80R22.5 $80.00
11.00R20, 12.00R20 $90.00
10.00R22, 11.00R22, 12.00R24 $90.00
11R22.5, 295/75R22.5 $95.00
11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 $95.00
12R22.5, 315/80R22.5 $100.00
385/65R22.5, 425/65R22.5, 445/65R22.5 $100.00
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MICHELIN®
Original Equipment Passenger & Light Truck Tire Owner’s Manual
& Limited Warranty
MICHELIN® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED
WA
RRANTY
ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a Michelin® passenger or light truck tire,
yo
u are covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject to the
maintenance recommendations and safety warnings) contained in this
booklet. To ensure your understanding of and compliance with the
terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully. It is
essential that you also read and understand the safety and
maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this booklet.
Limited Mileage Warranty:
Michelin® passenger and light truck tires – replacement and original
eq
uipment – are covered by a limited mileage warranty (hereafter
referred to as limited warranty for treadwear). For the mileage
warranty associated with each tire line, please see your Michelin® tire
retailer – or visit us at
www.michelinman.com/home
.
Certain conditions and limitations apply. Mileage warranties vary by
ti
re line and certain exclusions may apply.
Self-Supporting Tires
Zero Pressure (ZP)
As the purchaser of a Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP)
pa
ssenger tire, mounted on a vehicle approved for ZP tires, equipped
with a properly operating low tire pressure warning system, you are
covered by this warranty. Please pay close attention to the Owner’s
Manual part of this booklet since it provides specific safety and
maintenance information for your ZP tires.
Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are part of a very
so
phisticated system which is designed to provide a very simple
benefit: Peace of Mind. With these tires, you can maneuver the vehicle
up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) at 55 mph (90 km/h), unless otherwise
sp
ecified in your vehicle owner’s manual, even though the tire has lost
all air! That means time to exit from the highway and get to a place
where the tire can be inspected, replaced, or possibly returned to
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NOTE:
your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty
co
verage over and above what is provided by Michelin. Consult your
vehicle Owner’s Manual for further information.
NOTE:
Some Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be
mo
unted on special SH-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels.
These tires bear the special SH-M designation, molded into the side -
wall of the tire, next to the ZP designation. DO NOT MOUNT A TIRE
WI
TH THE SH-M DESIGNATION ON THE SIDEWALL ON A
STANDARD WHEEL. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY AND COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO BECOME
UNSERVICEABLE AT LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Treadwear – Mileage Warranty Coverage for Michelin® Passenger
an
d Light Truck Tires
Michelin® passenger and light truck tires are covered by a
ma
nufacturer’s limited warranty for treadwear. For the mileage
warranty associated with a specific tire line, please see your
Michelin® tire retailer or visit us at
www.michelinman.com/home
.
Some vehicles come from the vehicle manufacturer with “split
fi
tments” – meaning different size tires on the front and rear axles.
Because these tires cannot be rotated as recommended by Michelin®,
the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover half the number of
miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire design.
Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires have the same
mileage warranty as the standard tire line of which they are a part, up
to but not exceeding 30,000 miles. DOT-approved competition tires
(e
.g., Michelin® Pilot® Sport Cup tires) are excluded from any
mileage warranty. Michelin® Winter tires must be used during winter
months only, defined as a period beginning on or after September 1st
of a given year and ending no later than April 30th of the following
year. Michelin® winter tires require documentation of the timing of
the installation and removal of the tires each winter to maintain
coverage under the limited warranty for treadwear.
An important reminder:
No tire manufacturer can guarantee you a certain number of miles
fr
om a given tire. Driving habits, driving conditions, road conditions,
and vehicle maintenance all play a part in the tread life of a tire. If a
tire does not reach the warranted mileage, and the owner of the tires
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HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this
wo
rkmanship and materials limited warranty will be replaced with a
comparable new Michelin® tire, free of charge, when 2/32 nds of an
inch (1.6 mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25% or less,
wh
ichever is more beneficial to the user) and within 12 months of the
da
te of purchase. Mounting and balancing of the tire is included. You
pay the cost of any other service charges and applicable taxes. When
more than 2/32 nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of original tread has been
wo
rn (or more than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to the user) or
after 12 months from the date of purchase, you must pay the cost of a
co
mparable new Michelin® passenger or light truck replacement tire
on a pro rata basis. The retailer will determine the charge by
multiplying the percentage of the original usable tread worn, by the
current selling price at the adjustment location or the price in the
current Michelin® Base Price List, whichever is lower. This list is
based on a predetermined price intended to fairly represent the actual
selling price of the tire. You pay the cost of mounting, balancing and
any other service charges and applicable taxes.
Treadwear
A tire meeting the conditions for pro rata replacement, which wears
e v
enly across the tread, down to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of
an inch tread remaining) within 6 years of the date of purchase, and
before delivering the warranted miles of service, will be replaced with
a comparable new Michelin® tire based on mileage received. The
participating Michelin® tire retailer will determine the charge by
multiplying the percent of mileage received by the current actual
selling price at the adjustment location or the price of the tire in the
current Michelin® Base Price List, whichever is lower. This list is
based on a predetermined price intended to fairly represent the actual
selling price of the tire. You pay the cost of mounting, balancing and
any other dealer services and applicable taxes. Tires which wear out
evenly before delivering the warranted mileage will be replaced on a
pro rata basis only if:
1. Y ou are the original purchaser of the tires, you own the vehicle on
w
hich they were originally installed, and the tires have been used
only on that vehicle;
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DO NOT OVERLOAD - DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS
DANGEROUS
The maximum load rating of your tires is molded on the tire sidewall.
Do
not exceed this rating. Follow the loading instructions of FCA US
LLC for your vehicle and this will ensure that your tires are not
overloaded. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable
loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that
may result in sudden tire destruction.
Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any axle on your
ve
hicle.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit any Michelin® tire
re
tailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Tire
size and pressures will depend upon the type and size of trailer and
hitch utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation
pressure or tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire decal and the
owner’s manual supplied by FCA US LLC for your vehicle for further
recommendations on trailer towing.
MICHELIN® PAX® System Tires/Self-Supporting Zero Pressure
(Z
P) Tires and Trailer Towing
Operation of Pax® or ZP tires at low or zero air pressure with a trailer
in
tow, is dangerous and is not recommended. If the low pressure
warning indicator is activated when a trailer is in tow, stop, disconnect
the trailer, and do not continue to tow the trailer until the tire has been
repaired and re-inflated to the proper air pressure. If the tire cannot be
repaired, it must be replaced with a new full size, PAX®/ZP tire, and
inflated to the proper air pressure, before the trailer can be safely
towed again.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT
FO
R SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES.
CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE
EA
CH MONTH
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the
ti
re wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessive
vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment or balance. These
conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect
the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be
dangerous. If you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your