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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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4. The cost of applicable taxes and mounting and balancing and any
other service charges.
5. Tire damage or irregular wear due to: 1
. Road hazard, including puncture, cut, impact break, bulge,
s
nag, stone drill, collision.
2. Continued use while run flat or under acute under-inflation.
3
. Improper use or operation, without limitation, improper infla -
t
ion pressure, overloading, use of an improper rim, tire/wheel
as
sembly imbalance or other vehicle condition, worn suspen -
sion components, improper mounting or de-mounting, misuse,
mi
sapplication, fire or other externally generated heat, water or
other material trapped inside the tire during mounting, tire
alteration, racing or competition purposes, improper inserting
of sealant, balance or filler materials.
4. Improper repair, or with repairs not conforming to the Rubber
M
anufacturers Association standards, or with section repairs,
or with self-vulcanizing plug only.
5. Failure to rotate the tire at least every 5,000
miles (8,047 km) as
ev
idenced by Kumho’s Mileage Warranty/Tire Rotation Card
(printed in this brochure) or vehicle misalignment.
6. Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregu -
l
arity in the vehicle such as misalignment, (a measured tread
di
fference of 2/32nds of an inch or more across the tread on the
same tire).
6. Ozone or weather cracking on tires over four (4) years from the
d
ate of manufacture.
7. Tires that have been recapped, or retreaded, regrooved.
8
. Ride disturbance (out-of-round, vibration, pulling, etc.) claims
s
ubmitted after the first 2/32" of tread wear.
9. Loss of time, or use, inconvenience, or any incidental or consequen -
t
ial damage.
10. Tires that have been modified by the addition or removal of mate -
r
ial or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance.
11. Tires unserviceability caused by the tire operation in excess of tire/ w
heel manufacturers specifications and recommendations.

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IV. 30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED TRIAL WARRANTY
Kumho Tire’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guaranteed Trial Warranty covers
a
complete set of four Road Venture AT51 and Solus TA71 tires. If for
whatever reason you are not completely satisfied with your eligible
tires, simply return them to the dealer where they were purchased for
replacement.
Limitations and Requirements
• This trial warranty only applies to the original purchaser of a set of
f
our eligible tires returned within 30 days from the date of purchase
and is non-transferable; any return of less than a full set of tires will
not be accepted. Original purchaser must present their original sales
receipt/invoice to their selling dealer at the time of replacement.
• Tires must be returned undamaged. Tires exhibiting road hazard,
m
ounting damage, vehicle mechanical-related problems, repairs,
improper inflation, vandalism, run flat, racing or any tires removed
from the original vehicle are excluded from this trial warranty.
• Original purchaser pays the amounts due on a new replacement
t
ire, less the amount of credit, including applicable taxes, mounting
and balancing charges and/or the cost of other services ordered.
• Tires measuring more than 1/32" of tread wear from original tread
d
epth are excluded from trial warranty.
NEW ON REAR/ROTATION RECOMMENDATION
1. Replacement of two tires: Kumho Tire recommends replacing all
f
our tires at the same time. However, when only two tires are
replaced, the new tires should be put on the rear. The newer tires,
with deeper tread, may provide better grip and water evacuation
in wet driving conditions.
2. Tire Rotations: Owners must continue to rotate tires in accordance
t
o their vehicle owner’s manual or every 5,000 miles. Side-to-side
ro
tation on "new on rear; two-tire replacements" fitments will be
acceptable.
V. CASING CREDIT
1. Casing of KUMHO radial commercial truck tires are warranted to
r
emain serviceable through the second retreaded life for 66 months
fr
om the date of manufacture.
2. KLS02a, KLD01a, and KLT02e casing warranty is valid through the
s
econd retreaded life for 72 months from the date of manufacture.

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MICHELIN®
Original Equipment Passenger & Light Truck Tire Owner’s Manual
& Limited Warranty
MICHELIN® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED
WA
RRANTY
ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a Michelin® passenger or light truck tire,
yo
u are covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject to the
maintenance recommendations and safety warnings) contained in this
booklet. To ensure your understanding of and compliance with the
terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully. It is
essential that you also read and understand the safety and
maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this booklet.
Limited Mileage Warranty:
Michelin® passenger and light truck tires – replacement and original
eq
uipment – are covered by a limited mileage warranty (hereafter
referred to as limited warranty for treadwear). For the mileage
warranty associated with each tire line, please see your Michelin® tire
retailer – or visit us at
www.michelinman.com/home
.
Certain conditions and limitations apply. Mileage warranties vary by
ti
re line and certain exclusions may apply.
Self-Supporting Tires
Zero Pressure (ZP)
As the purchaser of a Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP)
pa
ssenger tire, mounted on a vehicle approved for ZP tires, equipped
with a properly operating low tire pressure warning system, you are
covered by this warranty. Please pay close attention to the Owner’s
Manual part of this booklet since it provides specific safety and
maintenance information for your ZP tires.
Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are part of a very
so
phisticated system which is designed to provide a very simple
benefit: Peace of Mind. With these tires, you can maneuver the vehicle
up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) at 55 mph (90 km/h), unless otherwise
sp
ecified in your vehicle owner’s manual, even though the tire has lost
all air! That means time to exit from the highway and get to a place
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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
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has complied with the terms and conditions of the warranty,
Michelin® will replace the tires as described under “How
Replacement Charges are calculated”.
Temporary Spares
Michelin® temporary spare tires are covered by this warranty for six
ye
ars from the date of purchase or until the first 2/32 nds of an inch
(1.6 mm) of the original tread is worn off. Date of purchase is
do
cumented by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no
proof of purchase is available, coverage will be based on date of
manufacture. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or
p
uncture)
• Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper
r
epair
• Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation,
o
verinflation or other abuse
• 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
•
Use in commercial applications for tread wear; by this warranty for
s
ix years
• Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
•
The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air,
n
itrogen or carbon dioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or
balancing substances)
• Cosmetic ozone or weather cracking
•
Use of Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires without
a
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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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statute, but excluding claims for personal injury or property damage,
shall be finally resolved solely by arbitration, upon election by either
party, according to the formal dispute resolution procedures then in effect
of the National Arbitration Forum, or if the National Arbitration Forum is
no longer conducting such arbitrations, a successor organization thereto
or such other private arbitration service as you and Michelin® North
America, Inc. shall mutually agree (the actual authority involved, the
“Arbitral Body”). The Arbitral Body shall decide the issues submitted in
accordance herewith, provided that all substantive questions of law will
be determined under the laws of the State in which you purchased the
product at issue. You agree that no claim subject to arbitration shall be
arbitrated as a class action, or on a class-wide or representative basis, or
on behalf of the general public, or on behalf of other persons that may be
similarly situated. You agree that you do not have the right to act as a
private attorney general, a class representative, or to participate as a
member of a class of claimants with any claim subject to arbitration. You
further agree that no claim subject to arbitration shall be heard by a jury
and that any judgment or award of the Arbitral Body will be final and not
subject to judicial review. All arbitrations will be conducted as document
hearings. Each party shall bear its own costs arising from and associated
with the document hearing with MICHELIN® the exception of the
arbitrator’s fee which will be borne by all parties in equal shares. If either
party requests any procedures beyond a document hearing, the
requesting party will be responsible for all fees, including filing and
administrative fees, above and beyond the fees required for document
hearings. Any award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment
and shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The
arbitrators will have no authority to award punitive or other damages not
measured by the prevailing party’s actual damages, except as may be
required by statute. Information about arbitration may be obtained and
claims may be filed at any office of the National Arbitration Forum or at
P.O. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
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, Michelin®
recommends you thoroughly read and follow the recommendations