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THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY) SPARE
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is designed, built and tested to
th
e high engineering standards set by North America’s leading car
manufacturers and to Goodyear’s own high standards of quality
control. It is designed to take up a minimum of storage space and, at
the same time, fulfill the function of a spare tire when needed. The
spare is kept in its storage space, fully inflated at 60 psi. To be sure it
is always ready for use, the air pressure should be checked on a
regular basis.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be used in combination with
th
e original tires on your vehicle. You can expect a tire tread life of up
to 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers), depending on road conditions and
yo
ur driving habits. To conserve tire tread life, return the spare to the
storage area as soon as it is convenient to have the standard tire
repaired or replaced.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than a standard tire
so
it’s easier to handle. It also helps reduce the total car weight, which
contributes to fuel economy. The wheels used with the Convenience
(Temporary) Spare are specifically designed for use with high
pressure spares and should never be used with any other type tire.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TIRES
Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim
as
sembly due to improper mounting procedures. Follow tire
manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter to rim diameter.
Mount light truck radials on rims approved for radial service. Do not
apply bead sealer. This can inhibit bead seating. Lubricate beads and
tire rim (including tube or flap) contact surfaces. Lock assembly on
mounting machine or place in safety cage. STAND BACK and never
exceed 40 psi to seat beads. Never use a volatile substance or a rubber
“donut” (also known as a bead expander or “O-Ring”) to aid bead
seating. Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
DO NOT MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND TYPES ON THE
SA
ME AXLE
For optimum handling and control, Goodyear® recommends fitment
of
four tires of the same type and size unless otherwise specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.
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HOW TO READ A TIRE DOT SERIAL NUMBER
DOT stands for Department of Transportation and the number is on
th
e lower sidewall of each tire to show that the tire meets or exceeds
the Department of Transportation safety standards.
TIRE SERVICE LIFE
Tires are designed and built to provide many thousands of miles/
k i
lometers of excellent service. For maximum benefit, tires must be
maintained properly to avoid tire damage that may result in removal
from service before the tread is worn down to minimum depth.
It is not practical to accurately predict the service life of any specific
ti
re in chronological time since service conditions vary widely. The
serviceability of a tire over time is a function of the storage and service
conditions (inflation pressure, load, speed, road hazard injury, etc.) to
which a tire is subjected. Consumers should not rely solely on the
appearance of the tire, but should be aware of any change in dynamic
performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could
be a sign to remove the tire. Therefore, it is essential to have tires,
including spares, inspected regularly (at least monthly) for proper
inflation pressure, damage and treadwear.
Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual (or your vehicle) to
de
termine if it is equipped with run-flat (extended mobility) tires.
If your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, the following applies:
RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY EXTENDED MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY
(E
MT™), RUNONFLAT® (ROF) AND DUNLOP® SELF-SUPPORTING
TECHNOLOGY (DSST®) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES
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of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have the rights which vary from
province to province in Canada, and from state to state in the USA
HANKOOK’S OBLIGATIONS
Replacement qualifying under this warranty will be made by a
pa
rticipating Hankook Dealer or a participating car dealer.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
1. You must present the tire to a participating Hankook Dealer or a
p
articipating car dealer.
2. For free replacement, a proof of purchase date such as car dealer
i
nvoice should be presented.
3. No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Hankook claim
f
orm completely filled out and signed by the owner or a partici -
pating Hankook Dealer or car dealer.
WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY
• TIRE DEMOUNTING AND MOUNTING
Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may cause tire beads
to break with explosive force during installation of the tire on the rim,
causing personal injury and property damage. Follow the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) installation and safety procedure for
mounting and inflating tires. Tire and rim must match in size. Rim parts
must match by manufacturer’s design. Clean rim. Lubricate rim and
beads. Do not exceed the maximum recommended pressure to seat
beads on rim. Use remote control inflation equipment and inflation
cage.
NOTE:
• Never inflate over 40 psi to seat beads.
• Mount radial ply tires only on rims designated by wheel manufac -
t
urer as suitable for radial tire.
• O nly specially trained persons shall mount tires.
• AIR PRESSURE
Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least
mo
nthly, and always before and during extended driving. Check
tires cold (at least three hours after the vehicle has been stopped and
before it is driven more than 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers). Do not reduce
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inflated. However, even when properly loaded and inflated, driving
for prolonged periods at high speeds can cause tire damage and
possible tire failure which could lead to an accident. Original equip -
ment speed-rated tires must be replaced with tires of the same or
hi
gher speed rating if the speed capability of the vehicle is to be
maintained. Consult your Hankook dealer for the tires best suited to
your vehicle driving habit. Repairing of speed-rated tires must be
done in accordance with RMA repair procedures and is limited to
one 1/4" diameter repair in the tread area.
• TIRE ROTATION R
otate your tires for longer tire life. Front and rear tires perform
di
fferent jobs and can wear differently. Consult your vehicle
Owner’s Manual for mileage recommendations and rotation
patterns.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TEMPORARY T
IRE
• Air pressure.
C
heck inflation pressure as soon as practical after installation and
in
flate to 60 psi. The tire pressure should be checked monthly and
maintained at 60 psi while the tire is stored or in service.
• Vehicle restriction. T
he temporary spare tire was specifically designed for your car
an
d should not be used on any other vehicle.
• Other restrictions. T
he temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels,
no
r should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings
be used with the temporary spare wheel. If such use is attempted,
damage to these items or other vehicle components may occur.
TIRE SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION
When you have tire problems, Hankook provides service and
as
sistance.
Any time you see damage to your tires, contact your local Hankook
Ti
re Dealer.
If no local dealer is available around you, dial Hankook Toll Free
Se
rvice Number so that you can get information on where and how
service is rendered to you.
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To obtain the credit percentage, please refer to Adjustment Credit
Percentage Table or utilize the following example:
R.T.D.: Remaining Tread Depth
O.T.D.: Original Tread Depth
If R.T.D. = 5 and O.T.D. = 10, the calculation is (5 - 2 : remaining
us
eable tread depth) ÷ (10 - 2 : original useable tread depth)= 38%
3. Temporary Spare Tire D
uring the first 1/32" of the original usable tread, Kumho will re -
place such temporary tire with a comparable new Kumho tempo -
rary tire free of charge. After the first 1/32" of the original usable
tr
ead, but less than 2/32", a credit of 50% towards a comparable
new Kumho temporary tire will be given. Applicable taxes and
costs of mounting and balancing and any other service charges are
payable by the owner.
4. Adjustment on ride complaint or out-of-round is allowed only
d
uring the first 2/32" of the original tread depth.
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CONNECTION WITH KUMHO/MARSHAL TIRES. KUMHO
WILL NOT DO ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT IS STATED IN
THIS WARRANTY IF A DEFECT IS FOUND TO EXIST IN A
KUMHO/MARSHAL REPLACEMENT RADIAL TIRE. ALL
OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING ANY
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF KUMHO FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS
LOSS OF USE OF CAR, LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE)
ARISING OUT OF A DEFECT.
THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
AR
E THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF
WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
WARNING!
Property damage, serious personal injury or death may result if
an
y of the following safety precautions/recommendations are not
followed:
• Driving on any underinflated tire is dangerous and may result in
s
udden tire destruction caused by excessive heat build-up. For
replacement tires, your tire retailer should provide you with the
proper inflation pressure. Otherwise, follow the air pressure
recommendation found within your vehicle’s owner manual or
tire placard in your vehicle. If your replacement tire size is
different from the original equipment tire size, ask your tire
retailer for a revised air pressure recommendation guide in order
to adequately support your vehicle’s GVWR.
• Check the cold inflation pressure in all of your tires, including
t
he spare tire, at least once every week and always prior to long
distance trips. Failure to maintain the proper air inflation pres -
sure may result in improper vehicle handling, and may cause
ra
pid and irregular tire wear, reduction in tire durability, loss of
vehicle control, or sudden tire failure that may lead to property
damage, serious personal injury or death.
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• Use an accurate tire gauge to check tire air pressures. Always
maintain the proper recommended air inflation pressure in all
tires. If there is an indication that one of your tires has lost four
or more pounds of air pressure, immediately look for signs of
penetration through the tire, valve leaks or wheel damage that
may account for the air loss. You should also have your tires
inspected by a tire retailer immediately.
• Air pressure should be checked when tires are cold (before they
h
ave been driven), ideally in the early morning. Driving, regard -
less of distance, causes tires to heat up and simultaneously
in
crease air pressure.
• Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure for the tire.
•
Never bleed air from hot tires as this may result in underinfla -
t
ion.
• Inspect your tires daily. If you notice any damage to your tires or
w
heels, replace them with a spare and immediately visit any tire
retailer for advice. Driving over potholes, curbs, wood debris,
metal, etc., can damage a tire and should be safely avoided.
Contact with such hazards requires an immediate and thorough
tire inspection by your tire retailer.
• Always examine your tires for penetrations, bulges, cracks, cuts,
a
nd abnormal wear – particularly at the tire edges – which may
be caused by, for example, vehicle misalignment or tire underin -
flation. Failure to properly control a vehicle when one or more
ti
res are underinflated may result in an accident. Use of a
damaged tire may result in rapid air loss, including sudden tire
failure.
• An explosion of the tire/rim assembly may occur due to improper
m
ounting. Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
• Failure to store tires in accordance with the following recom -
m
endations may result in damage to your tires, reduction in tire
du
rability, or sudden tire failure.
WARNING! (Continued)
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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
properly operating low air pressure warning system