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protection throughout the normal use of the tire. Consequently, when
tires sit outdoors, unused for long periods of time (a month or more)
their surfaces become dry and more susceptible to ozone and weather
checking and the casing becomes susceptible to flat spotting. For this
reason, tires should always be stored in a cool, dry, clean, indoor
environment. If storage is for one month or more, eliminate the
weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by removing the tires
from the vehicle. Failure to store tires in accordance with these
instructions could result in damage to your tires or premature aging
of the tires and sudden tire failure.
When tires are stored, be sure they are placed away from sources of
he
at and ozone such as hot pipes and electric generators. Be sure that
surfaces on which tires are stored are clean and free from grease,
gasoline or other substances which could deteriorate the rubber. Tires
exposed to these materials during storage or driving could be
subject to sudden failure.
FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Tire changing can be dangerous and must be done by professionally
tr
ained persons using proper tools and procedures as specified by
the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). PAX® System tires
must be mounted and dismounted only by specially trained,
authorized PAX System retailers, utilizing PAX® System
authorized equipment.
Your tires should be mounted on wheels of correct size and type and
wh
ich are in good, clean condition. Wheels that are bent, chipped,
rusted (steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may cause tire
damage. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign material.
Have your retailer check the wheels before mounting new tires.
Mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. Also,
mismatched tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on the
road. If a tire is mounted by error on the wrong-sized rim, do not
remount it on the proper rim, scrap it. It may have been damaged
internally (which is not externally visible) by having been
dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted, have
ne
w valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires must only be
mounted on wheels designed for tubeless tires i.e., wheels which
have safety humps or ledges. As with any other tire air valve, the
PAX® System valve stem-pressure sensor combination must be in
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good condition to assure its performance. Always utilize valve caps
capable of containing the tire’s air pressure, should the valve core
leak. The valve cap is the primary seal against air loss.
It is recommended that you have your tires and wheels balanced. Tires
an
d wheels which are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a
bumpy ride, and irregular tire wear.
SPECIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAX® SYSTEM TIRES
PAX System wheels are different from all other wheels. Never attempt
to
mount a non-PAX System tire on a PAX System wheel, or a PAX®
System tire on a non-PAX System wheel. Attempting to do so could
cause serious injury or death. All PAX System components (tire,
wheel, support ring, pressure sensor and gel) must be utilized. Never
utilize a PAX System tire and wheel without every other properly
functioning component part, correctly installed by an Authorized
PAX System retailer. The PAX System must be used on all wheel
positions.
After a low or zero pressure driving event, the PAX System tire and
wh
eel may be hot to the touch. Always allow a PAX® System tire to
cool before attempting to handle it. Failure to do so could result in
injury.
SPECIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-SUPPORTING
ZE
RO PRESSURE™ (ZP) TIRES
ZP tires can be more difficult to mount than conventional tires. They
sh
ould be mounted and demounted only by a properly trained tire
professional. ZP tires can generate a tremendous amount of heat when
run at low or zero pressure. ALWAYS ALLOW A ZP TIRE TO COOL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE IT. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
MICHELIN® ZP tires are tubeless tires designed to operate in
em
ergency conditions at low or zero air pressure.
MICHELIN® SELF SUPPORTING Zero Pressure™ (ZP) TIRES AND
SP
ECIAL SYMMETRIC HUMP-MODIFIED (SH-M) WHEELS
Some MICHELIN® ZP tires can only perform with zero pressure
ca
pability when mounted on special SH-M wheels. These tires bear
the SH-M designation immediately following the ZP designation on
the sidewall of the tire. DO NOT MOUNT ZP TIRES WITH THE SH-M
DESIGNATION ON STANDARD WHEELS. IN SUCH
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APPLICATIONS, THE TIRES MAY BECOME UNSERVICEABLE AT
LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
SPECIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICHELIN® TRX™
TI
RES
The MICHELIN® TRX™ tire is a tubeless tire that must only be
mo
unted on special wheels (TR or JM type) with millimetric seat
diameter. If TRX tires are mounted on standard wheels, they will not
retain air due to an air escape feature designed into the bead area of
these tires.
Do not try to override this feature by mounting TRX tires with
tu
bes. The MICHELIN® TRX™ tire must be used on all wheel
positions.
TEMPORARY TYPE SPARE TIRES
When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure to follow the
ve
hicle manufacturer’s instructions.
READING THE DOT
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (prior to August 2000)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (1990-1999)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXXX (after July 2000)
THE DOT
The “DOT” symbol certifies tire manufacturer’s compliance with US
De
partment of Transportation tire safety standards. Next to the
symbol is the tire identification or “serial number”. The first two
characters identify the plant where the tire was manufactured. The
next two characters reflect the tire size. The following one to four
digits may be used at the tire manufacturer’s option as a descriptive
code. The last three characters are numbers identifying the week and
year of manufacture. (Example: “O25” means second week of the year
of decade, eg.: 1995, 1985, etc.) For the 1990-1999 decade MICHELIN®
brand tires are marked with a triangle pointing to the last three
numeric characters. Tires produced after July 2000 have an additional
digit to identify a given decade. For example, 2800 means the tire was
pr
oduced during the 28th week of 2000; 0201 during the 2nd week of
2001. If the last digits of your DOT number contains three numeric
characters and is not marked with a triangle, consult a qualified tire
technician to determine the year of manufacture.
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SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
INCLUDING SPARE TIRES
The following recommendation applies to passenger car and light
tr
uck tires. Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber
compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper
functioning of the tire itself. These component properties evolve over
time. For each tire, this evolution depends upon many factors such as
weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,
inflation pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected
throughout its life. This service-related evolution varies widely so that
accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specific tire in advance
is not possible.
That is why, in addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure
m a
intenance by consumers, it is recommended to have passenger car
and light truck tires, including spare tires, inspected regularly by a
qualified tire specialist, such as a tire dealer, who will assess the tire’s
suitability for continued service. Tires which have been in use for five
years or more should continue to be inspected by a specialist at least
annually. Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only of
their tires’ visual condition and inflation pressure but also of any
change in dynamic performance such as increased air loss, noise or
vibration, which could be an indication that the tires need to be
removed from service to prevent tire failure. It is impossible to predict
when tires should be replaced based on their calendar age alone.
However the older a tire the greater the chance that it will need to be
replaced due to the service-related evolution or other conditions
found upon inspection or detected during use.
While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years,
i t
is recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the
date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires
as a simple precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even
if they have not reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on an
original equipment vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new
vehicle), follow the vehicle manufacturer’s tire replacement
recommendations, when specified (but not to exceed 10 years).
The date when a tire was manufactured is located on the sidewall of
ea
ch tire. Consumers should locate the Department of Transportation
(DOT) code on the tire which begins with DOT and ends with the
week and year of manufacture. For example, a DOT code ending with
“2204” indicates a tire made in the 22nd week (May) of 2004.
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REMEMBER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND
POSSIBLE ACCIDENT:
• CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH W
HEN TIRES ARE COLD AND BEFORE LONG TRIPS.
• DO NOT UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE.
•
DO NOT OVERLOAD.
•
DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS.
•
AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR
E
DGES OF PAVEMENT.
• AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
•
IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE WITH THE
S
PARE AND VISIT ANY MICHELIN® TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE.
• IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR MICHELIN® T
IRE RETAILER.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED
PR
ECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
CAN LEAD TO ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR AND/OR TIRE
DAMAGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
If you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your local
pa
rticipating Michelin® tire retailer listed in the Yellow Pages, or
visit our web site listed below for dealer locations. If further
assistance is required, contact:
IN USA 1-800-847-3435 or write:
I
N CANADA 1
-888-871-4444 or write:
Michelin® North America, Inc.
Attention: Consumer Care Department Post Office Box 19001
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
or visit:
www.michelinman.com
.
Michelin® North America (Canada) Inc. 3020 Jacques-Bureau Avenue Laval, QuebecH7P 6G2
or visit:
www.michelin.ca
.
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to a toll free phone number to call in case of a flat tire. A qualified
professional will change your flat tire with your spare tire free of
charge. If a working spare is not available, towing will be provided
free of charge to the nearest NEXEN TIRE dealer or authorized place
of repair.
*Nexen Tire reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of
al
l warranties at any time.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Tire failure can result in serious damage and/or personal injury. To
re
duce the risk of tire failure we recommend the following:
• Maintain proper inflation pressure and do not use at under inflation
o
r over inflation. Pressure should be set at the level recommended
by vehicle manufacturer.
• Wheel alignment and balancing should be checked at regular inter -
v
als.
• Do not overload. The maximum load carrying capacity is molded on
t
he sidewall of the tire.
• Do not spin your tires excessively and avoid driving over curbs,
p
otholes, obstacles and edges of pavement.
• Never drive on smooth (bald) tires. By law, tires must be replaced
w
hen 2/32" of tread depth remained, as indicated by tread wear
indicator molded in the tread grooves.
• Check your tires frequently for any scrapes, cuts, foreign objects,
s
eparations or bulges. If damage is found, do not attempt to
dismount a tire yourself. Change damaged tire with the spare and
contact a local authorized NEXEN TIRE dealer immediately.
• Do not drive in excess of speed limits allowed by law or the
m
aximum speed justified by driving conditions.
• To achieve proper even wear and gain maximum tread life, tire rota -
t
ion at regular intervals is required.
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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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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