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2. This limited tread wear warranty applies only to the original owner
and is non-transferable.
3. Applicable taxes and costs of mounting and balancing and any
o
ther service charges are payable by the owner.
4. The owner must rotate the tires every 5,000
miles.
5. The following are exclusions to the Limited Tread Wear Warranty: •
Tires branded "NA", "Blem", etc.
•
Tires exhibiting uneven or rapid wear which is caused by
m
echanical irregularity in the vehicle such as misalignment, (a
measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch or more across
the tread on the same tire).
• Tires worn-out or damaged due to: I
mproper inflation, improper mounting, uneven wear, over -
loading or off-road driving, run flat or racing, accident, fire or
ch
emicals, use on RV or commercial vehicle, vandalism or gross
abuse, defective mechanical condition of vehicle, road hazard
damage (e.g., irreparable cut, puncture, snag, bruise or impact
break) and lack of tire rotation.
• Original equipment tires on new vehicles.
6
. For staggered/split fitment applications (different size tires on the
f
ront and rear axles), Kumho Tire will cover half the number of
miles of the standard mileage warranty since these tires cannot be
rotated as recommended by Kumho.
III. ROAD HAZARD PROTECTION
Every KR21/ KU39/ KU27/ KU22 II/ KU31/ TA31/ TA11 steel
be
lted radial passenger tire that has bean irreparably damaged due to
a normal road hazard conditions (e.g., irreparable cut, puncture, snag,
bruise or impact break) within the first 2/32" of the original tread
depth (O.T.D.) and within 12 months from the date of purchase, will
be
replaced free of charge with an equivalent KUMHO tire. To be
eligible, you must present your original invoice showing date of
purchase. Tires not within 2/32" of the O.T.D. will not be issued a
pro-rated credit. Tires that reflect damage due to continued run flat or
acute underinflation are excluded.
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3. If an examination by KUMHO shows that a casing of a KUMHO
radial truck tire delivers unsatisfactory service due to factors
within the manufacturer’s control, KUMHO will give a credit
toward the purchase price of a comparable new KUMHO tire in the
amount indicated in the Casing Credit table.
4. R adial truck tires used in mining service are not eligible under this
p
rogram.
VI. REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
If you receive a replacement tire under this warranty, it will be
co
vered by the manufacturer’s warranty and the supplemental
limited mileage warranty that Kumho Tire USA, Inc., than gives on
that tire.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY KUMHO
AP
PLICABLE TO KUMHO/MARSHAL REPLACEMENT TIRES.
KUMHO DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
KUMHO DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSONS,
IN
CLUDING AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO CHANGE THIS
WARRANTY OR CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION IN
Tire SizeCasing Value
8.25R15, 7.50R16, 8R17.5 $30.00
215/75R17.5, 235/75R17.5 $30.00
225/70R19.5, 245/70R19.5 $30.00
265/70R19.5, 285/70R19.5 $30.00
8.25R16 $35.00
255/70R22.5 $50.00
9.00R20, 10R22.5 $60.00
10.00R20, 295/80R22.5 $80.00
11.00R20, 12.00R20 $90.00
10.00R22, 11.00R22, 12.00R24 $90.00
11R22.5, 295/75R22.5 $95.00
11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 $95.00
12R22.5, 315/80R22.5 $100.00
385/65R22.5, 425/65R22.5, 445/65R22.5 $100.00
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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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NOTE:
your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty
co
verage over and above what is provided by Michelin. Consult your
vehicle Owner’s Manual for further information.
NOTE:
Some Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be
mo
unted on special SH-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels.
These tires bear the special SH-M designation, molded into the side -
wall of the tire, next to the ZP designation. DO NOT MOUNT A TIRE
WI
TH THE SH-M DESIGNATION ON THE SIDEWALL ON A
STANDARD WHEEL. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY AND COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO BECOME
UNSERVICEABLE AT LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Treadwear – Mileage Warranty Coverage for Michelin® Passenger
an
d Light Truck Tires
Michelin® passenger and light truck tires are covered by a
ma
nufacturer’s limited warranty for treadwear. For the mileage
warranty associated with a specific tire line, please see your
Michelin® tire retailer or visit us at
www.michelinman.com/home
.
Some vehicles come from the vehicle manufacturer with “split
fi
tments” – meaning different size tires on the front and rear axles.
Because these tires cannot be rotated as recommended by Michelin®,
the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover half the number of
miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire design.
Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires have the same
mileage warranty as the standard tire line of which they are a part, up
to but not exceeding 30,000 miles. DOT-approved competition tires
(e
.g., Michelin® Pilot® Sport Cup tires) are excluded from any
mileage warranty. Michelin® Winter tires must be used during winter
months only, defined as a period beginning on or after September 1st
of a given year and ending no later than April 30th of the following
year. Michelin® winter tires require documentation of the timing of
the installation and removal of the tires each winter to maintain
coverage under the limited warranty for treadwear.
An important reminder:
No tire manufacturer can guarantee you a certain number of miles
fr
om a given tire. Driving habits, driving conditions, road conditions,
and vehicle maintenance all play a part in the tread life of a tire. If a
tire does not reach the warranted mileage, and the owner of the tires
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instructions for checking pressures when tires are hot. When tires
have cooled, check air pressure again. If any tire has lost more than
5 PSI from the previous pressure check, have the tire inspected at
once by an authorized PAX® System Retailer for PAX® tires or a
participating Michelin® tire retailer or representative of your
vehicle manufacturer if your vehicle Owner’s Manual so advises.
Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the tire and result
in sudden tire destruction and personal injury.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS):
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sy
stem (TPMS) that is designed to monitor the pressure of tires
mounted on your vehicle and sends a signal to the driver if a tire
pressure falls below a predetermined level. A TPMS should not
replace monthly manual pressure checks for all four tires and the
spare. We recommend that you manually monitor and check tire
pressure inflation with a pressure gauge. Your tires should have the
recommended pressure listed by your vehicle’s manufacturer. This
information can be found in the vehicle Owner’s Manual and often on
a placard located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or
on the glove compartment door. If you have a plus size fitment that
requires a higher inflation pressure, your tire pressure monitoring
system will require re-calibration to new inflation pressure. Refer to
your tire dealer/installer of plus size tires for proper inflation
pressure.
We recommend checking air pressure once each month, and before a
l o
ng trip. Whether you have a full-sized or mini-spare, make sure that
it is properly inflated as well. If the TPMS generates improper
monitoring or signals we recommend that you consult your Owner’s
Manual provided with your vehicle and follow-up with your vehicle’s
manufacturer.
TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the
sp
eedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can
cause it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The energy released by
such an explosion is sufficient to cause serious physical injury or
death. Never allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not
en
gage in excessive wheel spin. Accelerating the motor excessively,
particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive
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DO NOT OVERLOAD - DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS
DANGEROUS
The maximum load rating of your tires is molded on the tire sidewall.
Do
not exceed this rating. Follow the loading instructions of FCA US
LLC for your vehicle and this will ensure that your tires are not
overloaded. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable
loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that
may result in sudden tire destruction.
Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any axle on your
ve
hicle.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit any Michelin® tire
re
tailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Tire
size and pressures will depend upon the type and size of trailer and
hitch utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation
pressure or tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire decal and the
owner’s manual supplied by FCA US LLC for your vehicle for further
recommendations on trailer towing.
MICHELIN® PAX® System Tires/Self-Supporting Zero Pressure
(Z
P) Tires and Trailer Towing
Operation of Pax® or ZP tires at low or zero air pressure with a trailer
in
tow, is dangerous and is not recommended. If the low pressure
warning indicator is activated when a trailer is in tow, stop, disconnect
the trailer, and do not continue to tow the trailer until the tire has been
repaired and re-inflated to the proper air pressure. If the tire cannot be
repaired, it must be replaced with a new full size, PAX®/ZP tire, and
inflated to the proper air pressure, before the trailer can be safely
towed again.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT
FO
R SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES.
CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE
EA
CH MONTH
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the
ti
re wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessive
vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment or balance. These
conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect
the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be
dangerous. If you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your
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alignment and balance checked immediately. Tires which have been
ran underinflated will show more wear on the shoulders than in the
center of the tread.
TIRE MIXING
Michelin® tires are radial tires and for best performance it is
re
commended that the same size and type of tire be used on all four
wheel positions. Before mixing tires of different types in any
configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle
manufacturer’s owner‘s manual for its recommendations.
It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer’s Owner’s
Ma
nual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive
vehicles, as this may require special precautions.
MICHELIN® DOES NOT RECOMMEND MIXING PAX® SYSTEM
TI
RES WITH NON-PAX TIRES/SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO
PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES WITH NON-ZP TIRES OTHER THAN THE
TEMPORARY USE OF THE SPARE IF THE VEHICLE IS SO
EQUIPPED.
WINTER DRIVING
Tires which meet the US Tire Manufacturers Association (USMTA)
de
finition of snow tires are marked M/S, or M&S. On such tires, this
designation is molded into the sidewall. Tires without this notation
are not recommended or Winter driving.
While All-Season tires are designed to provide reliable
performance in some Winter conditions, the use of four
Wi
nter tires is recommended for optimal performance.
Tires designate for use in severe Winter conditions are
marked on at least one sidewall with the letter “M”
TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT
To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires.
Re
fer to your vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on tire rotation.
If you do not have an owner‘s manual for your vehicle, Michelin®
recommends rotating your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10,000 to
12
,000 km).
Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended. Your tires should
be
rotated at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
6,000 miles (10,000 km). This is true for all vehicles.
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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