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• Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation,
overinflation or other abuse
• Operation without a properly functioning low pressure warning
s
ystem, for Comp T/A® ZR SSS tires
• Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in
t
he vehicle such as wheel misalignment, a measured tread differ -
ence of 2/32 nds of an inch (1.6 mm) or more across the tread on the
sa
me tire
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism
•
Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
•
The adding of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air,
n
itrogen or carbon dioxide for example, waterbase sealers or
balancing substances
• Ozone or weather checking
H
OW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this
wor
kmanship and materials limited warranty will be replaced with a
comparable new BFGoodrich® brand 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,
whi
chever is more beneficial to you) and within 12 months of the date of
pu
rchase. The cost of mounting and balancing 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 the original tread has
be
en worn (or more than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to you) or
after 12 months from the date of purchase, you must pay the cost of a
co
mparable new BFGoodrich® brand passenger or light truck
replacement tire on a pro rated basis. The retailer shall 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 on the current BFGoodrich® brand 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 or any other service
ch
arges and applicable taxes.
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You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich®
tires. Still it is important to register your tires in the event that we need
to contact you. For online tire registration, visit
https://
www.tireregistration.com
.
TIRE DISABLEMENT SAFETY WARNING
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture,
i m
pact damage, improper inflation, overloading or other conditions
resulting from use or misuse. Tire failures, such as a rapid air loss or a
tread and belt detachment, may increase risk of injury or death and/
or property damage. To reduce the risk of a tire failure, BFGoodrich®
recommends you thoroughly read and follow the recommendations
in this BFGoodrich® Limited Warranty/Owner’s Manual, the vehicle
Owner’s Manual, tire placard information, and tire sidewall
information regarding safety warnings, proper tire use and
maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING A VEHICLE WHEN A TIRE FAILURE OCCURS
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration,
a n
d/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed tire. If
possible, step on the accelerator momentarily to maintain forward
momentum and ensure vehicle control.
It is important that you DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN
TH
E STEERING WHEEL.
Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator and hold the steering
wh
eel firmly while steering to remain in your lane. Once the vehicle
has slowed and is fully under control, apply the brakes gently; safely
pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop. Inspect the tires. If one
or more tires look flat or low, show detachment or other damage,
remove tire assembly and replace it with a properly inflated spare.
Bumps or bulges may indicate detachment within the tire body and
require inspection by a qualified tire technician.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND/
OR
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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TIRE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Tires need proper inflation pressure to operate effectively and
p e
rform as intended. Tires carry the vehicle, passenger, and cargo
loads and transmit the braking, acceleration, and turning forces. The
vehicle manufacturer recommends the inflation pressures for the tires
mounted on your vehicle.
WARNING!
It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow out”
wh
ile you are driving. More commonly, if inflation pressure is
lost, it will be gradual. If you do experience a blowout or sudden
tire failure, the following information should be helpful:
• When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibra -
t
ion, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side of the failed
ti
re.
• DO NOT abruptly brake or turn.
•
Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the steering
w
heel firmly, and steer to maintain your lane position.
• Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently.
•
Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as far off
t
he road as possible.
WARNING!
Driving on tires with improper inflation pressure is dangerous.
• Under-inflation causes excessive tire heat build-up and internal
s
tructural damage.
• Over-inflation makes it more likely for tires to be cut, punctured,
o
r broken by sudden impact.
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•Improper operation or maintenance: This includes, but is not
limited to, effects caused by:
1. Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed prac -
t
ices: These practices can cause excessive operational
t
emperatures and stresses that exceed the tire’s capabilities.
2. Improper or insufficient tire rotation
3
. Improper vehicle alignment
4
. D amage due to:
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Rim irregularities or rim damage
–
Snow chains
–
Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems,
a
nd vehicle wheel alignment
– Extreme temperature exposure
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Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or
r
acing
– Improper tire storage
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Automotive accident
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Chemical corrosion or fire
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Use contrary to the vehicle manufacturer’s tire recommen -
d
ations
– Misuse or misapplication
•
Improper Mounting or Demounting
•Alteration: such as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on
black wall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding
sealant materials to the tire.
•
Weather checking/cracking: Not covered after 48 months from
th
e date of purchase.
• Failure to observe safety and maintenance precautions set forth
i
n the Safety Warning Section.
ATTENTION AUTHORIZED DEALERS: CONTINENTAL TIRE
TH
E AMERICAS, LLC (CTA) RESERVES THE RIGHT TO THE
FINAL INSPECTION DECISION FOR ALL RETURNED TIRES
ON CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 3.
THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WA
RRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND CTA EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
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STORING YOUR TIRES
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be sure to
th
oroughly clean your tires with a tire brush, soap, and water to
remove any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the tires. If you are storing
your tires still mounted on the wheels, use a wheel brush and
approved wheel cleaner to clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels
and tires with a towel and allow them to fully dry. DO NOT apply any
tire dressings while storing your tires. Tire compounds are made to
resist weather cracking and ozone damage. Place each clean and dry
tire in an airtight plastic bag and seal the bag with tape to help reduce
oil evaporation. Store your tires out of direct sunlight and somewhere
that is well shielded from the elements, like a climate-controlled room
or dry basement. Storing the tires in a garage or shed usually exposes
the tires to a wide range of temperatures as well as precipitation and
humidity. Keep the tires away from sources that emit ozone like
electric motors that use contact brushes, furnaces, sump pumps, etc.
Although tires will still age regardless of how they are stored, these
precautions will help slow the aging process and reduce the damage
to your tires.
SPEED LIMITS
TIRE SPINNING
WARNING!
Operating your vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit or the
ma
ximum speed allotted by driving conditions has the potential
to be dangerous. Higher driving speeds create excessive heat
buildup in a tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
WARNING!
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of mud, ice, snow, sand,
or
wet grass can be potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a
speedometer reading above 55 km/h (35 mph) can be capable of
di
sintegrating a tire with explosive force. In some circumstances,
a tire may be spinning at twice the speed displayed on the
speedometer. This can cause serious injury or death to you, a
passenger, or bystander. Never spin a tire above 55 km/h
(3
5 mph).
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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
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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
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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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• Repairs: If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for the
tire’s disablement is in any way associated with a repair, or with the
situation that led to the repair, the manufacturer’s warranty is inval -
idated.
• Mileage: T
read wear out up to a predetermined mileage is not
covered under this policy.
• Improper operation or maintenance: T
his includes, but is not
limited to, effects caused by:
• Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices: T
hese practices can cause excessive operational temperatures
and stresses that exceed the tire’s capabilities.
• Improper or insufficient tire rotation
•
Improper vehicle alignment
•
Damage due to:
–
Rim irregularities or rim damage
–
Snow chains
–
Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems, and
v
ehicle wheel alignment
– Extreme temperature exposure
–
Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing
–
Improper tire storage
–
Automotive accident
–
Chemical corrosion or fire
–
Use contrary to the vehicle manufacturer’s tire recommenda -
t
ions
– Misuse or misapplication
•
Improper Mounting or Demounting
•
Alteration: s
uch as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on black
wall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant mate -
rials to the tire.
• Weather checking/cracking: N
ot covered after 48 months from the
da
te of purchase.
• Failure to observe safety and maintenance precautions set forth in
t
he Safety Warning Section.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
NON ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS
1. Irregular wear or tire damage due to:
•
Road hazards such as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass
b
ruises or impact breaks.
• Fire, wreck or collision
•
Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spinning, improper
m
ounting or demounting, running flat, off-road use, racing,
vandalism, willful damage or abuse
• Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock
a
bsorber, use of tire chains
• Any tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g. tire
f
illers, sealant, or balancing substances)
• Mechanical failure or design of vehicle
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. Tires fitted to anything other than the original vehicles
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. Tire worn beyond tread wear indicator (2/32 nds inch or 1.6
mm
tr
ead remaining)
4. Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user
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. Tire branded “NA” (meaning no adjustment) or “blem” (meaning
b
lemished)
6. Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequen -
t
ial damage
7. Ride disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after free-replace -
m
ent conditions
8. Tire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four
y
ears prior to presentation for adjustment
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
1. No Hankook Tire employee, retailer or dealer has the authority to
m
ake any warranty, representation, promise or agreement on
behalf of Hankook Tire except as stated in this policy.
2. Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not
c
overed by this warranty.
3. Limitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, Hankook
d
isclaims liability for all consequential and incidental damages.
Some provinces and states do not allow the exclusion or limitation