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2. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for the following reasons:
• Road hazard injuries or damages, caused to the tire by obstacles and
d
ebris such as cuts, punctures (whether repairable or not), snags,
bruises, tears, or impact breaks.
• Improper repairs or repairs that have failed.
•
Improper inflation or other maintenance abuses.
•
Incorrect mounting of the tire, or tire/wheel imbalance.
•
Mechanical irregularities in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment,
w
orn, or faulty parts.
• Accident, corrosion, vandalism, fire, or damage caused by nature.
•
Tires used on vehicles in racing or special applications.
•
Non-speed-rated temporary spare tires used over 50
mph
(80 km/h).
• Tires worn out [2/32
inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining] .
• Tires that have been retreaded.
•
Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
i
nstalled.
• Improper storage
3
. WHAT IS WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for reasons other than stated
ab
ove will be replaced in accordance with this warranty.
If a warrantable condition is found, tires will be replaced as follows:
A) Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires (Other than Temporary
Sp
are Tires)
When a tire becomes unserviceable during the first 2/32 inch (1.6 mm)
of
original usable tread depth or 12 months from date of vehicle
pu
rchase, whichever comes first, it will be replaced with a comparable
new YOKOHAMA tire free of charge. During this period, tires will be
mounted and balanced without charge. Other service charges such as
tire rotation, alignment or applicable taxes are payable by the
customer.
When a tire has worn past the above specified period for free
re
placement, the customer must pay for the cost of a new comparable
YOKOHAMA passenger car or light truck tire on a pro-rated basis.
The dealer shall determine this cost by multiplying the percentage of
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usable tread worn by the current retail selling price of that tire at the
time of warranty replacement. The costs of mounting, balancing and
any other service charges or applicable taxes are payable by the
customer.
The tire is covered by this warranty for the life of the original usable
tr
ead (the original tread depth down to the level of tread wear
indicator bars molded at 2/32 inch or 1.6 mm) or for 48 months from
th
e date of vehicle purchase, whichever comes first. This time period
does not represent the expected service life for tires covered by this
warranty.
B) Temporary Spare Tires
When then original tread of a YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare tire
us
ed in temporary highway service on the vehicle in which it was
originally equipped, is worn not more than 1/32 inch or 0.8 mm, the
ti
re will be replaced with a new YOKOHAMA Temporary Spare tire
free of charge, without charge for mounting and balancing the new
tire. Additional service charges are payable by the customer.
Temporary Spare tires worn in excess of 1/32 inch or 0.8 mm but less
th
an 2/32 inch or 1.6 mm, will be replaced and the customer charged
50
% of the current retail selling price of the tire. The costs of mounting,
balancing and any other service charges are payable by the customer.
3. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
All implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability or
fi
tness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration
of this written warranty.
All obligations or liabilities for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of
ve
hicle use or any other incidental or consequential damages are
hereby excluded. 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.
4. YOKOHAMA’S OBLIGATIONS
Replacements qualifying under the warranty will be made by an
au
thorized YOKOHAMA retail tire dealer and will be handled
quickly. Listings for participating dealers may be found in the yellow
pages of your telephone book or at
www.yokohamatire.com
for US
dealers and
www.yokohamatire.ca
for Canadian dealers.
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5. CUSTOMER’S OBLIGATIONS
The customer must present the claim tire, together with the vehicle on
wh
ich it was used, to an authorized YOKOHAMA retail tire dealer.
Tires replaced on a warranty basis become the property of
YOKOHAMA TIRE CORPORATION.
The customer is required to pay the adjusted price of the new tire
(d
ealer’s current retail selling price at the time of adjustment less
credit allowance) and taxes. The customer is responsible for any
payments arising out of dealer service such as mounting, balancing,
tire rotation, and alignment UNLESS SPECIALLY INCLUDED IN
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY.
To obtain a free-replacement warranty, the customer must present
pr
oof of vehicle purchase date either by the new vehicle invoice or
license registration.
6. LEGAL RIGHTS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
ri
ghts which may vary from state to state.
YOKOHAMA TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE
High Pressure Spare Operating Instructions
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail due to improper
ma
intenance or service factors. Tire failure may create a risk of
property damage and serious or fatal injury. For your safety, please
follow the instructions below.
1. The YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire is designed for tempo -
r
ary use only and must not be used continually as a regular tire.
2. Avoid driving over obstacles that may damage the tire through
i
mpact or cutting, such as potholes, glass, metal, etc.
3. Speed must not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h) for non-speed-rated
Te
mporary Spare tires.
4. A tread life of up to 3,000
miles (4,800 km) can be expected
de
pending on road conditions and your driving habits. To
conserve tire tread life, the spare should be returned to the trunk as
soon as the standard tire can be repaired or replaced.
5. Because the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire was specifically
d
esigned for your car, it should not be used on any other vehicle.
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6. Do not use snow chains on your YOKOHAMA high pressure
spare. This could cause damage to your vehicle.
7. When the tread wear indicator appears on the tire, replace it only
w
ith the same type spare tire.
8. Check the tire’s cold inflation pressure monthly and maintain at 60
p
si (4.2 kg/cm2) even when not in use. Do not inflate over 60 psi.
9. The YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire should not be used with
a
ny other rim nor should standard tires, wheel covers, or trim rings
be used on the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire rim on which
the YOKOHAMA high pressure spare tire was originally installed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
All tires require owner maintenance regardless of how well a tire is
co
nstructed. Operational damages such as punctures, impact
damage, cuts, incorrect inflation, etc., may cause tire failure and
subsequent personal injury and/or property damage. Simple
operational and maintenance practices, as listed below, will reduce
the chances of tire problems.
Tire Inspection
Visually inspect your tires frequently for any tire damage such as
sc
rapes, bulges, cuts, nails, irregular wear, etc. resulting from
operation. This must be done immediately after any known or
suspected contact with an object in the road, a pothole, road
irregularity or after severe braking. Refer these conditions to a
reputable tire service center for repair or replacement. Never drive on
a tire if such conditions appear.
Tire Loading
Never exceed the maximum vehicle load limit listed on the vehicle
pl
acard, tire information label or in the Owners Manual. Be aware of
the load carrying limits molded into the tire’s sidewall and do not
exceed those limits. Maximum load can only be carried at the
maximum cold inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.
Speed Limits
Regardless of the speed capability of your tires, never exceed lawful
sp
eeds or speeds dictated by driving conditions.
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Hazards
Objects in the road that could damage your tires should be safely
av
oided. These objects include: potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood
debris and the like. Unavoidable contact should prompt a thorough
tire inspection.
Air Pressure
Air pressure maintenance is critical to tire service life. Tire pressures
mu
st be checked frequently when tires are cold (before operation, cool
to the touch) and no less than once per month and before extended
operation. Use a tire gauge to check pressure and maintain it per the
vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations (on vehicle placard or in
Owner’s Manual). Do not reduce pressure when tire is hot and do not
inflate a cold tire higher than limits molded on the tire’s sidewall. Do
not overlook spare tire inflation pressure.
Tire Tread
Tires must be replaced when the depth of the tread reaches 2/32 inch
(1
.6 mm). YOKOHAMA tires are manufactured with tread wear
in
dicators molded into the tire grooves which indicate tread wearout.
As tires wear down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm), and tread depth is reduced,
ti
re traction is reduced during rainfall and winter road conditions.
Visual tire inspection therefore becomes more crucial as the tires wear
out.
Hard Braking
You must inspect your tires after any hard braking situations or after
ti
res have slid on the pavement. This can cause a flat spot or other
damage to the tread of the tire.
Spinning
• Do not allow tires to spin at speeds greater than 35
mph if vehicle
be
comes stuck.
• Do not stand behind a spinning tire while attempting to push a
v
ehicle. Speed and force can cause a tire to disintegrate and explode
and may cause property damage and/or personal injury.
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U.S.A.
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1 MacArthur Place, Suite 800 Santa Ana, California 92707 1-800-423-4544
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For Canadian Customer Assistance call: 1-888-965-6835
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