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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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pressure when tires are hot, use an accurate air pressure gauge to
check pressure and maintain it at the level recommended on the
vehicle tire placard or in the Owner’s Manual. Under inflation
produces extreme flexing of sidewalls and builds up heat to the
point that premature tire failure may occur. Over inflation can cause
the tires to be more susceptible to impact damage. Cold tire pres-
sures, however, should never be higher than the limit molded on the
si
dewall.
• LOAD LIMITS N
ever exceed the load-carrying limits molded onto the sidewall of
yo
ur tires or the maximum vehicle load limit as shown on the
vehicle tire placard, whichever is less. Overloading builds up exces-
sive heat in the tire and leads to early and/or sudden failure.
• HAZARDS A
void running over objects (e.g., chuckholes, rocks, curbs, metal,
gl
ass, etc.) which may possibly cause internal tire damage.
Continued use of a tire that has suffered internal damage (which
may not be externally visible) can lead to dangerous tire failure.
Determination of suspected internal damage requires demounting
the tire from its rim and examination by trained tire personnel.
• WORN TIRES N
ever drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced by trained
pe
rsonnel when 2/32 nds inch (1.6 mm) of tread depth remain, as
in
dicated by treadwear indicators molded into the tread grooves.
Use of worn-out tires (less than 2/32 nds of an inch remaining tread
depth) increases the probability of tire failure. In most states, it is
illegal to drive with less than 2/32 nds of an inch of remaining tread
depth.
• SPEED LIMITS O
perating your vehicle in excess of lawful speed limits or the
ma
ximum speeds justified by driving conditions can be dangerous.
Excessive speed creates heat buildup in a tire, leading to possible
tire failure.
• SPEED-RATED TIRES S
peed-rated tires are identified by letters S, T, H, V, W, or Z as either
pa
rt of the size designation (e.g., HR), or part of the service descrip -
tion adjacent to the size designation (e.g., 94H) and indicates the
ma
ximum speed capability of the tire when properly loaded and
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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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service. The distance that can safely be traveled following an air loss
incident will depend upon the conditions under which the vehicle is
operating, the degree of air loss, the extent of the damage causing the
air loss, the ambient temperature, the load, and the operating speed of
the vehicle. The fewer miles you travel after an air loss incident, the
greater the likelihood that the tire can be re-inflated (or, if punctured,
repaired) and returned to service.
Pax® System
The Michelin® PAX® System is a very sophisticated system that
in
cludes the tire, support ring and gel, pressure sensing device, and
wheel. In the event of a loss of tire air pressure, with this system you
can still carefully maneuver the vehicle at speeds up to 55 mph
(9
0 km/h), for a distance of up to 125 miles (201 km), even though a
ti
re has lost all air! That means time to get off the highway and get to
a place where the tire can be inspected, replaced, or possibly repaired
and returned to service. That is peace of mind!
MICHELIN® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED
WA
RRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Passenger and Light Truck Tires Michelin® Passenger and Light
Tr
uck tires, used in normal service on the vehicle on which they
were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance
recommendations and safety warnings contained in the attached
owner’s manual, are covered by this warranty against defects in
workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable
tread, or 6 years from the date of purchase, whichever occurs first.
At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire. The usable
tread is the original tread down to the level of the tread wear
indicators - 2/32 nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining. Date
of
purchase is documented by new vehicle registration or tire sales
invoice. If no proof of purchase is available, coverage will be based
on the date of manufacture.
Replacement will be made in accordance with the terms and
co
nditions described under “How Replacement Charges are
Calculated”.
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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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After the 100% replacement term expires and the tire is still within
72 months from date of manufacture, the amount of credit will be
de
termined by the percentage of original tread depth remaining on
the tire. Under all circumstances, the cost of mounting, balancing and
any other service charges including applicable taxes are required to be
paid by the consumer.
MILEAGE TREAD WEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Most patterns manufactured by NEXEN TIRE are assigned a mileage
wa
rranty that protects the consumer against premature tread wear.
If a tire reaches the end of its “usable tread life” before the stated
mileage warranty, the consumer will be issued a replacement Nexen
tire on a pro rata basis, which means the consumer will be
responsible for a percentage of the replacement cost. In order to
maintain tread wear warranty, all tires must be rotated at least every
5,000-6,000 miles (8,000-10,000 km). Under all circumstances, the cost
of
mounting, balancing and any other service charges including
applicable taxes are required to be paid by the consumer.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
• Ride complaints after the first 2/32" of tread wear or replacement of
t
hree or more tires from the same vehicle will not be accepted.
• Road hazard damage such as cuts, snags, punctures or tire repair,
b
ruises, impact breaks, etc. Check Road Hazard Replacement
Program for patterns that are covered against this type of damage.
• Premature or irregular wear due to vehicle mechanical deficiencies
o
r failure to rotate the tires at recommended intervals.
• Tires on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the
U
nited States.
• Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incor -
r
ect application, water or other material trapped inside the tire
du
ring mounting or failure to balance the tires.
• Damage from over or under inflation, overloading, fire, theft, and
d
efective vehicle mechanical conditions.
• Racing, off road use and misapplications of tire to vehicle.
•
Ozone or weather cracking on tires after 48
months from the date of
ma
nufacture or other abuse, misuse, tire alteration, run flat.
• Any tires worn beyond the wear indicators. Less than 2/32"
r
emaining tread depth.
• Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock.
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of the original usable tread, whichever occurs first, the tire will be
replaced with the same or comparable tire at no charge to the owner.
To receive consideration for warranty coverage, tires must be returned
to a PTI authorized dealer. Tire Inspection Personnel designated by
PTI make the final determination regarding qualification for
Workmanship and Materials and Limited Tread wear coverage on
tires submitted to Pirelli via an authorized Pirelli dealer. If the tire is
presented for ride related anomalies the warranty period 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 owner must
pay for any associated service charges, including costs associated with
mounting and balancing in both the aforementioned cases.
After the initial warranty period, if a Pirelli tire becomes unserviceable
d u
e to workmanship or material anomalies the owner must pay the
cost for 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.
A tire has delivered its original usable tread life and is considered
10
0% worn when the tread wear indicators (2/32” tread remaining)
become visible regardless of age or mileage.
Pirelli Confidence Program™
Select Pirelli tires are covered by a 30 day trial period. At any time
d u
ring the 30 day period if you are not satisfied with any of the
qualifying lines listed below, the set of four tires with the original sales
receipt may be returned to the authorized Pirelli dealer from which
they were purchased and may be exchanged for a set of Pirelli tires for
equal or lesser value.
Tire lines which qualify for Pirelli Confidence Program
Refer to
www.ca.pirelli.com
for details regarding terms and condi -
tions of the Pirelli Confidence Program.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEMS (TPMS)Even if your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system, you should check your tire pressure
at
least once per month when the tires are cold for
example, after being parked overnight. Tire pressure
warning systems are not a substitute for regular tire
pressure maintenance.
IDENTIFYING DAMAGED TIRES
• I f your tire strikes a road hazard at any speed, internal tire damage
c
ould result, which may lead to sudden tire failure and loss of
vehicle control. Tire failure may even occur miles after the initial
impact. Impact damage from such hazards may not be visible on the
outside of the tire. Have your Toyo Tires® dealer dismount the tire
and inspect it for damage. A tire may not have visible signs of
damage on the tire surface or the interior.
• If the impact was sufficient to bend the wheel flange, internal tire
d
amage may have occurred, compromising the safety and integrity
of the tire. Such impact damage may result in a sudden tire failure
many weeks or months later. Tire replacement is highly recom -
mended as a safety precaution.
• Indications of impact damage include, but are not limited to, a
b
ubble or a blister on the outside of the tire.
• Have your dealer inspect your tires if you see anything unusual or
i
f cuts, cracks, splitting, or bruises in the tread and sidewall areas are
visible. Bumps or bulges may indicate a serious and dangerous
separation within the tire body. Have your tire inspected by a qual -
ified tire service person. It may be necessary to have the tire
re
moved from the wheel for a complete inspection.
WARNING!
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, read the vehicle Owner’s
Ma
nual regarding its operation. Some TPMS systems do not alert
you until the tires are significantly underinflated, which could
result in permanent tire damage and possible sudden tire failure.
In the event that your TPMS malfunction indicator lamp is
displayed, you should immediately pull over to a safe parking
area and check your tires.