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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL MONITORING
The information contained in this Limited Warranty Brochure applies
on
ly to the Original Equipment tires supplied with your vehicle. In
order for Goodyear® Run-Flat (Extended Mobility Technology
[EMT], RunOnFlat [ROF]) or Dunlop® Run-Flat (Dunlop Self-
Supporting Technology [DSST]) tires to obtain the performance
criteria stated within this Limited Warranty, Goodyear® or Dunlop®
Run-Flat tires must use specific parts, such as a low tire pressure
monitoring system authorized by the Original Equipment vehicle
manufacturer.
RUN-FLAT TIRE FEATURE:
The Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat tire is a high-performance tire
w i
th a remarkable feature: It can operate for limited distances with
very low or even no inflation pressure (refer to your Vehicle Owner’s
Manual for these limitations). This is an important benefit, especially
if inflation loss occurs at a location where immediately stopping your
vehicle could be hazardous. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM ALERT Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more
information on what to do if the tire pressure warning system
activates.
WARNING!
If the tire pressure-monitoring system signals an alert, follow
th
ese safety precautions to prevent a loss of vehicle control that
could result in serious personal injury or death:
• Slow your speed. Do not exceed 50
mph (80 kph).
• Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling maneu -
v
ers.
• Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
R
emember that when your tires have lost air pressure, your
ve
hicle’s handling capability is reduced, particularly during
severe maneuvers.
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TO PROLONG TIRE LIFE DURING A SYSTEM ALERT
The Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat tire can be driven at low or zero
ai
r pressure (refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for these
limitations). To help prolong the life of a tire operating in
underinflation conditions, drive at a speed as far below 50 mph
(8
0 km/h) as possible. Also, drive the shortest distance possible before
ob
taining tire service. Taking these precautions will increase the
chance that your tire will be repairable.
SERVICE AFTER A SYSTEM ALERT®
To obtain service after operating under low-inflation conditions,
co
ntact your Goodyear® or Dunlop Run-Flat service facility. Trained
service personnel will inspect your tires to determine if they are in
need of repair or replacement. To locate the nearest authorized
Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat service facility, call 1-800-
GOODYEAR 1-800-466-3932.
TIRE REPAIR
Like any other Goodyear® or Dunlop® speed-rated,
h i
gh-performance tire, the Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat tire may
be repaired to correct a puncture in the tread, but PROPER
MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES MUST BE USED. Contact a
Goodyear® or Dunlop® Run-Flat service facility for information on
proper repairs. For the location of the nearest facility, call
1-800-GOODYEAR 1-800-466-3932.
WARNING!
Because of the unique characteristics of Run-Flat tires, the wheels
on
which they are mounted and your vehicle’s tire pressure
monitoring system, all tire service work other than routine
inflation maintenance and external inspections must be
performed by service personnel at a Goodyear or Dunlop
Run-Flat service facility.
Do not attempt to mount or demount Run-Flat tires yourself;
se
rious injury or death could result. Only specially trained
persons should mount, demount and repair Run-Flat tires, and
more than 40 psi (270 kPa) may be required to seat beads. A
safety cage and clip-on extension air hose must be used if more
than 40 psi (270 kPa) is need to seat beads.
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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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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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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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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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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.