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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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SAFETY WARNING:
Ignoring any of the safety and information contained in this limited
wa
rranty and Adjustment Policy may result in tire failure, causing
serious injury or death.
• Tire failure due to underinflation/overloading.
Follow vehicle
Owner’s Manual or tire placard in vehicle for proper inflation and
loading.
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper tire mounting.
T
ire mounting / demounting can be dangerous. It should be
performed only by a trained tire specialist using proper tools and
procedures. Prior to tire mounting/demounting, the Rubber Manu -
facturers Association (RMA) wall charts and manuals should be
re
ad to obtain the proper procedures. The failure to follow these
procedures may result in faulty positioning of the tire and/or rim,
which may cause the assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
injury or death.
• Tire failure due to damage.
Inspect your tires frequently for
scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, snags and other damage from
road hazards. Damage from impact can occur to the inner portions
of your tire without being visible to the outside. If you suspect a tire
has been damaged from striking anything unusual in the road, you
must have the tire removed from the rim and inspected both inside
and out by a trained tire specialist. Air loss or unusual tire wear can
also be warning signs that a tire may have internal damage. If you
notice these conditions, have your tire inspected by a trained indi -
vidual.
• Tire failure due to excessive tire spinning.
Avoid tire spinning. The
centrifugal force generated by a free-spinning tire/rim assembly
may cause a sudden tire explosion resulting in vehicle damage and/
or serious injury or death. Never exceed 35 mph (55 km/h) as indi -
cated on your speedometer when your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mu
d, or sand and your tire(s) is/are spinning. Use a gentle back -
ward and forward rocking motion to free your vehicle for continued
dr
iving. Never stand or permit anyone else to stand near or behind
a tire spinning while attempting to push a vehicle that is stuck.

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replacement, the difference in price will be at an additional charge to
you. Any replacement tire provided pursuant to this warranty will be
covered by the warranty in effect at the time of replacement.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A tire has delivered its full original tread life and the coverage of this
li
mited warranty ends when the tread wear indicators become visible
(worn to 2/32") or six years from the date of new tire purchase,
whichever occurs first. Without proof of purchase the date of
manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.
LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty is applicable only in the United States and
Ca
nada.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?
This limited warranty does not cover the following:
• Tires submitted for ride disturbance complaints that are worn
b
eyond the first 2/32 nds of an inch (2/32") tread depth or tires
submitted for ride disturbance due to damaged wheels or any
vehicle condition.
• Goodyear® does not warrant or give credit in any adjustment trans- a
ction for any kind of material added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, seal -
ants, balancing substances) after the tire leaves a factory producing
Go
odyear® or Dunlop® tires, nor will it adjust any tire that has
failed as a result of adding such material.
• Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condition of the
v
ehicle, improper inflation, overloading, high speed spin-up,
misapplication, misuse, negligence, racing, use of tire chains,
improper mounting or demounting, improper repair, wreck, colli -
sion or fire.
• Road hazards (includes, but is not limited to, punctures, cuts, snags,
i
mpact breaks, etc.).
• Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Goodyear® or
D
unlop® tires, has been intentionally altered to change its appear -
ance (e.g., white inlay on a black tire or regrooved).
• Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased more than four
y
ears prior to presentation for adjustment or, if purchase date
cannot be verified, manufactured more than four years prior to
presentation for adjustment.

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• Temporary spare tires used on vehicles used in racing and on
passenger cars in special applications such as police pursuit service.
• Goodyear® Unisteel® Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires.
•
Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
•
Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible for any tread
l
ife warranty consideration.
• Cosmetic weather checking
•
Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – refer to vehicle
m
anufacturer’s warranty.
• Ultra High-Performance summer tires are not recommended for
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inter use, and tread or shoulder cracking on those tires resulting
from winter use will not be covered under our warranty.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
No Representative or dealer has authority to make any representation,
pr
omise or agreement on behalf of Goodyear®, except as stated
herein. Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in service
or otherwise become unserviceable due to conditions beyond the
control of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances is this warranty
a representation that a tire failure cannot occur.
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND
GO
ODYEAR® HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION
OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY GOODYEAR® OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
BY LAW.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO
CI
RCUMSTANCE SHALL GOODYEAR® BE LIABLE TO THE
BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGE,
COST (INCLUDING FOR REPLACEMENT TRANSPORTATION),
EXPENSE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND. SOME STATES AND
PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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DO NOT SPIN YOUR TIRES EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your vehicle is stuck in snow, ice,
mu
d or sand. The centrifugal forces generated by a free-spinning tire/
wheel assembly may cause sudden tire explosion, resulting in vehicle
damage and/or serious personal injury to you or a bystander. Never
exceed 35 mph (55 km/h), as indicated on your speedometer. Use a
ge
ntle backward and forward rocking motion to free your vehicle for
continued driving. Never stand near or behind a tire spinning at high
speeds, for example, while attempting to push a vehicle that is stuck
or when an on-the-car spin balance machine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEAR
Always remove tires from service when they reach two thirty-seconds
of
an inch (2/32") remaining tread depth. All new tires have tread
wear indicators which appear as smooth banks in the tread grooves
when they wear to the two thirty seconds of an inch (2/32") level.
Many wet weather accidents result from skidding on bald or nearly
bald tires. Excessively worn tires are also more susceptible to
penetrations.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for signs of
da
mage and their general condition is important for safety. If you
have any questions, have your tire dealer inspect them. Impacts,
penetrations, cracks, knots, bulges or air loss always require tire
removal and expert inspection. Never perform a temporary repair or
use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper repair. Only qualified
persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR
Goodyear® does not warrant any inspection or repair process. The
re
pair is entirely the responsibility of the repairer and should be made
in accordance with established Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) procedures.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Alert
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information on what
to
do if the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alert activates.

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THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY) SPARE
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is designed, built and tested to
th
e high engineering standards set by North America’s leading car
manufacturers and to Goodyear’s own high standards of quality
control. It is designed to take up a minimum of storage space and, at
the same time, fulfill the function of a spare tire when needed. The
spare is kept in its storage space, fully inflated at 60 psi. To be sure it
is always ready for use, the air pressure should be checked on a
regular basis.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be used in combination with
th
e original tires on your vehicle. You can expect a tire tread life of up
to 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers), depending on road conditions and
yo
ur driving habits. To conserve tire tread life, return the spare to the
storage area as soon as it is convenient to have the standard tire
repaired or replaced.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than a standard tire
so
it’s easier to handle. It also helps reduce the total car weight, which
contributes to fuel economy. The wheels used with the Convenience
(Temporary) Spare are specifically designed for use with high
pressure spares and should never be used with any other type tire.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TIRES
Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim
as
sembly due to improper mounting procedures. Follow tire
manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter to rim diameter.
Mount light truck radials on rims approved for radial service. Do not
apply bead sealer. This can inhibit bead seating. Lubricate beads and
tire rim (including tube or flap) contact surfaces. Lock assembly on
mounting machine or place in safety cage. STAND BACK and never
exceed 40 psi to seat beads. Never use a volatile substance or a rubber
“donut” (also known as a bead expander or “O-Ring”) to aid bead
seating. Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
DO NOT MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND TYPES ON THE
SA
ME AXLE
For optimum handling and control, Goodyear® recommends fitment
of
four tires of the same type and size unless otherwise specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.

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HOW TO READ A TIRE DOT SERIAL NUMBER
DOT stands for Department of Transportation and the number is on
th
e lower sidewall of each tire to show that the tire meets or exceeds
the Department of Transportation safety standards.
TIRE SERVICE LIFE
Tires are designed and built to provide many thousands of miles/
k i
lometers of excellent service. For maximum benefit, tires must be
maintained properly to avoid tire damage that may result in removal
from service before the tread is worn down to minimum depth.
It is not practical to accurately predict the service life of any specific
ti
re in chronological time since service conditions vary widely. The
serviceability of a tire over time is a function of the storage and service
conditions (inflation pressure, load, speed, road hazard injury, etc.) to
which a tire is subjected. Consumers should not rely solely on the
appearance of the tire, but should be aware of any change in dynamic
performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could
be a sign to remove the tire. Therefore, it is essential to have tires,
including spares, inspected regularly (at least monthly) for proper
inflation pressure, damage and treadwear.
Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual (or your vehicle) to
de
termine if it is equipped with run-flat (extended mobility) tires.
If your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, the following applies:
RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY EXTENDED MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY
(E
MT™), RUNONFLAT® (ROF) AND DUNLOP® SELF-SUPPORTING
TECHNOLOGY (DSST®) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES

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TO PROLONG TIRE LIFE DURING A SYSTEM ALERT
The Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat tire can be driven at low or zero
ai
r pressure (refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for these
limitations). To help prolong the life of a tire operating in
underinflation conditions, drive at a speed as far below 50 mph
(8
0 km/h) as possible. Also, drive the shortest distance possible before
ob
taining tire service. Taking these precautions will increase the
chance that your tire will be repairable.
SERVICE AFTER A SYSTEM ALERT®
To obtain service after operating under low-inflation conditions,
co
ntact your Goodyear® or Dunlop Run-Flat service facility. Trained
service personnel will inspect your tires to determine if they are in
need of repair or replacement. To locate the nearest authorized
Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat service facility, call 1-800-
GOODYEAR 1-800-466-3932.
TIRE REPAIR
Like any other Goodyear® or Dunlop® speed-rated,
h i
gh-performance tire, the Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat tire may
be repaired to correct a puncture in the tread, but PROPER
MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES MUST BE USED. Contact a
Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat service facility for information on
proper repairs. For the location of the nearest facility, call
1-800-GOODYEAR 1-800-466-3932.
WARNING!
Because of the unique characteristics of Run-Flat tires, the wheels
on
which they are mounted and your vehicle’s tire pressure
monitoring system, all tire service work other than routine
inflation maintenance and external inspections must be
performed by service personnel at a Goodyear or Dunlop
Run-Flat service facility.
Do not attempt to mount or demount Run-Flat tires yourself;
se
rious injury or death could result. Only specially trained
persons should mount, demount and repair Run-Flat tires, and
more than 40 psi (270 kPa) may be required to seat beads. A
safety cage and clip-on extension air hose must be used if more
than 40 psi (270 kPa) is need to seat beads.