2021 DODGE CHALLENGER service

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TIRE SPEED RATINGS
Falken recommends replacing your tire(s) with the same speed rating
as
the original tires equipped on your vehicle.
It is okay to use a lower speed rated tire when using Winter tires.
Ho
wever, speeds should be reduced to match the tires new
“maximum” speed capability.
Any tire that is repaired, damaged, abused, altered from its original
st
ate or retreaded voids the speed rating on that particular tire and
should be considered a non-speed rated tire.
HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT RATIO TIRES
Various new vehicles come equipped with high performance and/or
lo
w aspect ratio tires from the factory. These tires generally provide
increased vehicle handling characteristics, but may also have
engineering performance trade-offs related with their designs. Low
aspect ratio tires have reduced sidewall heights and may be more
vulnerable to damage from road hazards, potholes, and other objects,
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
o r

iginal equipment tires and installing winter tires for the winter months.

WARNING!
Falken does not recommend the use of mixing different speed
ra
tings on a vehicle. This can cause poor handling and
unpredictable steering.
WARNING!
Never use just two winter tires. It could lead to adverse handling,
lo
ss of control, which could cause serious injury or death.

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B) LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty applies to Falken brand original equipment
pa
ssenger 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 five years of the date of
production, based on the tire DOT serial number.
1. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
F
alken tires that are originally equipped on this vehicle are war -
ranted against any defects in the materials and workmanship for
th
e usable life of the original tread. The limited warranty termi -
nates at the flush appearance of the tread wear indicators at 1.6 mm
(2

/32 of an inch) remaining tread depth.
• Free Replacement If a tire becomes unserviceable due to such
d
efect within the first 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the
ti

re will be replaced free of charge with the same or comparable
Falken tire.
• Prorated Replacement After the first 1.6
mm (2/32 of an inch) of
we
ar, a prorated adjustment credit will be given based on the
percentage of remaining usable tread depth, down to the
remaining 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) tread wear bar indicator. No
cr

edit is given if the tire is worn beyond the flush appearance of
the tread wear bar indicator (less than 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch)
tr

ead depth remaining).
• Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance Replacement Tires that are
d
eemed to be out-of-round or out-of-balance will be accepted for
adjustment during the first 0.8 mm (1/32 of an inch) of the orig -
inal tread depth and will be replaced free of charge with the same
or
similar Falken tires (no labor costs will be covered). A set of
four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be accepted for
out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.

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2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
• Tires that becomes 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 suspen -
sion alignment, accident, fire, chemical damage, damage from
ch
ain use, racing, off-road use, run flat, improper installation,
vandalism, or abuse.
• Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has
b
een removed.
• Tires presented for a warranty claim by someone other than by
t
he original purchaser, or tires that were transferred to another
vehicle from the vehicle in which the tires were originally
installed.
• Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous damages
o
r repairs.
• The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this
w
arranty and will be the sole responsibility of the tire owner.
Possible NON Covered Reasons/Conditions due to:
Chipping/Chunking/Tearing Puncture
Corrosion/Wreck Racing or any Competition
Fire Repair Failure
Impact Break or Concussions Road Hazards
Improper Inflation Pressure Sidewall Cut or Damage
Improper Mounting/Dismount Theft or Vandalism
Mechanical Defects of the Vehicle Tread Cuts
Misalignment Wheel Imbalance
Misapplication Willful Abuse
Overloading

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3. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
At least monthly, the vehicle owner(s) should check the tires’ air
pr
essure with a gauge and inflate to the recommended cold air
pressure level listed on the driver door placard. Do not rely on car
servicers to perform the checks. The tires should be rotated at least
every 8,000km (5,000 miles) or earlier if uneven wear is occurring,
an

d proof of maintenance records should be kept. The owner(s)
should have the tires rebalanced if vibration is experienced, and the
vehicle’s alignment should be checked if uneven or rapid wear is
occurring, or when suggested by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
All warranty claims must be presented to an authorized Falken
de
aler or participating car dealership. The owner(s) must present
any supporting maintenance records and documentation neces -
sary to help determine if the tire(s) in question are deemed covered
by
the limited warranty or not.
4. LEGAL RIGHTS A
ll implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
an
d fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited in duration to
the above period. To the extent permitted by law, Falken Tire Cor -
poration shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential
da
mages, such as loss of use of the tire or the vehicle on which it is
used, inconvenience, or commercial loss, some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state. This is the only express warranty applica -
ble to Falken brand tires and supersedes the terms of any previous
wa
rranty. Falken neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to make
or assume for it any other warranty.
C) UNDERSTANDING YOUR TIRES
TIRE SPEED SYMBOLS
Tires that are speed-rated are identified by the following letter
sy
mbols: Q, S, T, U, H, V, W, Y, (Y), or (ZR). The Speed Rating’s
Symbol can be found as a part of the tire size designation (ex: 215/
65HR16) or after the load index immediately following the tire size
designation (ex: 215/65R16 97H). The Speed Rating’s Symbol
indicates the maximum speed that a tire can handle when properly
inflated and loaded.

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NOTE:

** For tires with speed symbols W and Y, ZR may or may not also
ap
pear within the size designation. For tires with a maximum speed
above 186 mph a ZR must appear in the size designation.
DATE OF TIRE MANUFACTURE
The date that a tire was manufactured can be determined by
ex
amining the last four digits of the 12 digit DOT serial code, which is
found on at least one sidewall of a tire. For tires that were produced
after the year 2000, the last four digits of the serial code will identify
the week and the year that the tire was manufactured. If the last four
digits in the DOT serial code were to read “3013” it would mean that
the tire was manufactured the 30th week of 2013. If you are uncertain,
check with a qualified tire service professional to be sure.
Speed Symbol Maximum Speed (KMH) Maximum Speed (MPH)
Q 160 99
S 180 112
T 190 118
U 200 124
H 210 130
V 240 149
W 270 168
Y 300 186
(Y) Above 300 Above 186
ZR** Above 240 Above 149

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MAX LOAD AND INFLATION
The maximum load and inflation pressure are marked on the tire
si
dewall in english and metric units.
PLY COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS
The number of plies and their generic composition of cord materials in
th
e sidewall and tread areas can be found on at least one sidewall of a
tire.
RADIAL MARKING
A radial ply tire will have the word “radial” marked on at least one
si
dewall. An “R” found in the tire size marking also refers to the tire
being a radial ply tire.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING SYSTEM (UTQG)
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQG) were created to
he
lp you make an informed decision when purchasing passenger car
tires by providing relative information about a tire’s treadwear,
traction, and temperature characteristics. Here is a breakdown of the
different categories that the UTQG grades:
TREAD WEAR
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate
of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA
, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specific government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.

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GENERAL TIRE

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER
CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (Including SPECIAL SPARE Tires)

This booklet also includes important safety warnings.
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy applies to the original
ow
ner of new General brand passenger and light truck (LT) tires that
are the new vehicle original equipment tires bearing the General
brand name and D.O.T. Tire Identification, operated in normal
service, and used on the same vehicle on which they were originally
installed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
Tire(s) on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the
Un
ited States and Canada are excluded from eligibility under this
Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy.
WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT
AP
PLICABLE?
BASIC COVERAGE:
Eligible Tires are covered by this Limited Warranty and Adjustment
Po
licy for a maximum of 72 months from the date of purchase,
de

termined by the new vehicle registration date or new vehicle sales
invoice showing date of purchase.
Where To Go For Warranty Replacement: C
ontact the vehicle dealer
from where you purchased the vehicle to determine the eligible
warranty coverage for your tires and where to proceed from there.
Free Replacement Period: I
f an eligible General brand passenger or
light truck tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than
those listed under Section 3 during the first 12 months or first 2/32 nds
of

an inch (1.6 mm) of tread wear (whichever comes first) it will be
re

placed with a comparable new General brand tire FREE OF
CHARGE, including mounting and balancing. Owner pays all
applicable taxes.
Temporary Spare Tires: T
his Policy also extends to the original owner
of the General brand Temporary Spare Tire that was originally
equipped by the vehicle manufacturer as a temporary spare tire
bearing a General Department of Transportation (DOT) serial
number. An eligible Temporary Spare Tire under this Policy must

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have been operated in normal service, used on the same vehicle on
which they were originally installed according to the vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations,
This Policy is for a maximum period of 72 months from date of
pu

rchase, determined by the new vehicle registration date or new
vehicle sales invoice showing date purchased.
If a Temporary Spare Tire becomes unserviceable from a condition
ot
her than those listed in Section 3, during the first 1/32 nd (0.8 mm)
of

tread wear, then it will be replaced with a comparable new General
brand Temporary Spare Tire FREE OF CHARGE, including mounting
and balancing. The owner pays all applicable taxes.
After this “Free Replacement Policy” for your Temporary Spare Tire
ex
pires, no adjustment will be made.
After The Free Replacement Period:
The tire (except temporary spare tire) may still be eligible for a pro
ra
ted replacement for 72 months from date of original purchase until
th

e tread is worn down to the tread wear indicators (2/32 nds of an
inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining.) If an eligible tire becomes
un

serviceable under the stipulations of this Limited Warranty and
Adjustment policy it will be replaced charging the owner a pro-rated
amount. Owner pays all applicable taxes including Federal Excise Tax
(FET), mounting and balancing charges.
The replacement tire price will be determined by multiplying the
pe
rcentage of the usable tread worn by the Dealers Selling Price
excluding all applicable taxes) at the time of the adjustment. The
usable tread is the original tread down to the tread wear indicators
(2/32 nds of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED:
• Road Hazard: A
ny General tire with road hazard damage. This
includes, but is not limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and
impact breaks.

• Ride/Vibration: A
ny ride/vibration complaint after the first 2/32 nds
(1.6 mm) of an inch of tread wear or 12 months of service, whichever
co

mes first.