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When rotating tires with a directional tread pattern, observe the
arrows molded on the sidewall which show the direction the tire
should turn. Care must be taken to maintain the proper turning
direction.
Some Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) may not recognize
th
at a tire has been moved to a different position on your vehicle.
Make certain that your TPMS system is reset, if necessary, so as to
correctly identify the location of each tire on your vehicle. Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual or your vehicle dealer.
Determine whether rotated tires require tire inflation adjustment as
fr
ont and rear position tire pressure may vary according to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specification due to the actual load on that wheel
position. Some vehicles may have different sized tires mounted on the
front and rear axles, and these different sized tires have rotation
restrictions. Always check the vehicle owner’s manual for the proper
rotation recommendations.
Full-size Spare
Full-size spare tires (not temporary spares) of the same size and
co
nstruction should be used in a five tire rotation. Always check the
inflation pressure of the full-size spare immediately before
incorporating it into rotation. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended pattern for rotation, or if not available, see a qualified
tire technician.
Replacement of Two Tires
It is recommended that all four tires are replaced at the same time.
Ho
wever, when only two tires are replaced, the new tires should be
put on the rear. The new tires, with deeper tread, may provide better
grip and water evacuation in wet driving conditions.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON
SU
VS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as
SU
Vs and light trucks do not have the same handling characteristics
as automobiles. Because of these differing characteristics, failure to
operate your SUV/truck in a proper and safe manner can increase the
likelihood of vehicle rollover. Modifications to your SUV/truck tire
size, tire type, wheels or suspension can change its handling
characteristics and further increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover.
Whether your SUV/truck has the original equipment configuration
for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any of these items have
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been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane
changes and obey all traffic laws. Failure to do so may result in loss of
vehicle control leading to an accident and serious injury or death.
TIRE ALTERATIONS
Do not make or allow to be made any alterations on your tires.
Al
terations may prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage
which can result in an accident. Tires which become unserviceable due
to alterations such as truing, whitewall inlays, addition of balancing or
sealant liquids, or the use of tire dressing containing petroleum
distillates are excluded from warranty coverage.
REPAIRS WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR MICHELIN® TIRE
RE
TAILER AT ONCE
If any MICHELIN® tire sustains a puncture, have the tire demounted
an
d thoroughly inspected by any MICHELIN® tire retailer for
possible damage that may have occurred. A tread area puncture in
any MICHELIN® passenger or light truck tire can be repaired
provided that the puncture hole is not more than 1/4 inch in diameter,
no
t more than one radial cable per casing ply is damaged, and the tire
has not been damaged further by the puncturing object or by running
underinflated. Tire punctures consistent with these guidelines can be
repaired by following the US Tire Manufacturers Association
(USTMA) recommended repair procedures.
TIRE REPAIRS
Repairs of all tires must be of the combined plug and inside patch
ty
pe. Your MICHELIN® PAX® System tires must be removed from
the wheel for inspection prior to repair. Plug only repairs are
improper. A tire should be removed from the rim and inspected prior
to repair. Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the rim
is improper. An improperly repaired tire will cause further damage to
the tire by either leaking air or allowing air, moisture and
contaminants to enter the structure of the tire. An improperly repaired
tire can fail suddenly at a later date.
Never repair a tire with less than 2/32nds of an inch tread remaining.
At
this tread depth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced.
STORAGE
Tires contain waxes and emollients to protect their outer surfaces from
oz
one and weather checking. As the tire rolls and flexes, the waxes
and emollients continually migrate to the surface, replenishing this
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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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PIRELLI TIRES
PIRELLI ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT LIMITED
WARRANTY PASSENGER & LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
What Is Warranted and Who Is Eligible Under the Warranty?
Pirelli Tire Inc. (PTI), 1111, Boul. Dr. Frederik-Philips, suite 506,
St
.Laurent, Quebec, H4M 2X6, warrants to the original purchaser that
all Pirelli brand or PTI private brand Original Equipment and
Replacement Passenger and Light Truck radial tires with a complete
DOT identification number and branded Pirelli or a PTI private brand,
which are supplied by PTI, either directly or through an authorized
Pirelli Dealer, and which are mounted on passenger cars, vans and
light trucks within the US and Canada will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials. The Pirelli Original Equipment &
Replacement Limited Warranty is subject to periodic revision: see the
Warranty section at
www.ca.pirelli.com
for the latest version.
Original Equipment and Replacement Tires
Original Equipment Tires are defined as tires supplied as original
e q
uipment by the vehicle manufacturer on new vehicles. Original
Equipment tires are backed by Workmanship and Materials coverage.
The PTI Limited Tread wear warranty does not apply to Original
Equipment tires.
Replacement Tires are defined as tires mounted to your vehicle after
th
e Original Equipment tires have been removed. Replacement Tires
are backed by both Workmanship and Materials and PTI Limited
Tread wear coverage as defined in this document.
Tire Registration
Please request your dealer register your replacement tires, provide
yo
u with a registration card, or go to
www.ca.pirelli.com
to register
your tires on line. In case of a tire recall, we can reach you only if we
ha
ve your name and address. You must register your tires to be on our
list.
What Is The Adjustment Policy And For How Long?
If a Pirelli tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or material
an
omalies 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”
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Limited Treadwear Warranty For Replacement Tires Only
In addition to the above workmanship and materials warranty PTI
al
so warrants to the original consumer purchaser only, that the tread
life of Cinturato P3000™, P4 Four Seasons, P4 Four Seasons ,
Cinturato P5™, P6™ Four Seasons , Pirelli P Zero All Season
, P Zero Nero™ All Season, Scorpion™ ATR, Scorpion STR and
Scorpion Verde All Season replacement street legal tires which
are supplied by PTI either directly or through an authorized Pirelli
de
aler, will have treadwear warranty coverage for the described
vehicle odometer kilometers from the point of original retail purchase.
The authorized Pirelli Dealer will determine the replacement tire cost
by multiplying the percentage of the mileage obtained by the current
dealer selling price.
The PTI Treadwear Mileage Warranty Conditions:
• You are the original purchaser of the tires and have a copy of the
o
riginal invoice showing the application mileage.
• You are the owner of the vehicle on which the tires were originally
i
nstalled.
• The tires are Replacement tires (The PTI Treadwear Mileage
W
arranty does not apply to Original Equipment tires).
• You have had the tires rotated every 8,000 to 11,000 kilometers.
•
The tires are worn evenly across the tread, down to the treadwear
i
ndicator (2/32”) at which time they are considered to be 100% worn
out. There cannot be more than a 2/32” tread depth difference
across the tire.
• Your servicing Pirelli Dealer has completed the Tire Rotation
R
ecord.
• PTI Mileage Warranty does not apply to Original Equipment
f
itments.
• Passenger and P-Metric Light Truck tires are not covered for
m
ileage when used on commercial vehicles or in commercial appli -
cations.
• Mileage warranty does not apply to Euro-metric tires purchased
b
efore July 1, 2011.
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• Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks,
chains, theft, run while flat, under inflated, over inflated or abused
during servicing.
• Tires affected by flat spotting caused by improper transport or
s
torage.
• Tires which became unserviceable because of road hazard injuries
(
e.g., nails, glass, metal objects) or other penetrations or snags,
bruises or impact damage, except for those Run Flat lines/sizes
specifically covered by the Pirelli Road Hazard Policy.
• Tires with weather / ozone cracking which were purchased more
t
han four years prior to presentation for adjustment. If no proof of
purchase date is available, the warranty will be four years from the
DOT date.
• Summer tires that developed surface cracks due to use in low
a
mbient temperatures. These include P Zero Silver, P Zero Trofeo,
P Zero Corsa System, P Zero, P Zero Rosso™, P Zero Nero,
Cinturato P1, Cinturato P7, Scorpion Zero™ and Scorpion Verde.
How To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
The owner, when making a claim under the terms of this warranty,
mu
st present the tire along with proof of purchase to any authorized
Pirelli Dealer. Once tires are returned to Pirelli by an authorized PTI
dealer and credit has been issued, submitted tires become the property
of Pirelli.
To locate an authorized Pirelli Dealer in your area, refer to the Dealer
Lo
cator at
www.ca.pirelli.com
.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY PTI,
AP
PLICABLE TO PIRELLI BRAND OR PTI PRIVATE BRAND
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR REPLACEMENT PASSENGER CAR
RADIAL AND LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES. PTI DOES NOT
MAKE ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PTI DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY
OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING AUTHORIZED PIRELLI DEALERS
OR CAR MANUFACTURERS, OR CAR DEALERS, TO CHANGE
THIS WARRANTY OR CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION IN
CONNECTION WITH PIRELLI TIRES. PTI WILL NOT DO
ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT IS STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY IF AN ANOMALY IS FOUND TO EXIST IN A PIRELLI
BRAND OR PTI PRIVATE BRAND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR
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REPLACEMENT PASSENGER CAR OR LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL
TIRE. ALL OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING ANY
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF PTI FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS A
LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE)
ARISING OUT OF AN ANOMALY.
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from province to province.
If further assistance or information is needed, please contact:
Consumer Affairs Group
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Eastern Canada 1–
800–363–0583
Ontario 1–800–828–2585
W
estern Canada 1– 800–663–0148
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Speed Symbol: An alphabetic code indicating the maximum speed
at which the tire can carry a load corresponding to its Load Index
under specified service conditions.
*For tires having a maximum speed capability above 149 mph, a “ZR”
m a
y appear in the size designation; above 186 mph, a “ZR” must
ap
pear in the size designation, including a ”Y” speed symbol in
brackets.
Other Markings:
P - As part of the tire size designation (e.g., P205/65R15), is used to
in
dicate the tires intended for service on passenger cars.
LT - As part of the tire size designation (e.g. LT235/75R15), is used to
i
ndicate the tires are intended for service on light truck vehicles.
M&S - Letters used to indicate a tire suitable for Mud and Snow and/
o
r All Season usage.
XL - As part of the size designation (e.g. P235/75R16 XL), is used to
i
ndicate the tire can carry more load as the maximum inflation
pressure and load are greater than a standard load version. (Also
could be called REINFORCED).
SPEED SYMBOL MAXIMUM SPEED
KM/H MPH
L 120 74
M 130 80
N 140 86
P 150 93
Q 160 99
R 170 105
S 180 112
T 190 118
U 200 124
H 210 130
V 240 149
W 270 168
*ZR Y300 186
(Y) ABOVE 300 ABOVE 186