2021 DODGE DURANGO spare tire

MICHELIN®
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APPLICATIONS, THE TIRES MAY BECOME UNSERVICEABLE AT
LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.

SPECIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICHELIN® TRX™
TI
RES

The MICHELIN® TRX™ tire is a tubeless tire that must only be
mo
unted on special wheels (TR or JM type) with millimetric seat
diameter. If TRX tires are mounted on standard wheels, they will not
retain air due to an air escape feature designed into the bead area of
these tires.
Do not try to override this feature by mounting TRX tires with
tu
bes. The MICHELIN® TRX™ tire must be used on all wheel
positions.
TEMPORARY TYPE SPARE TIRES
When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure to follow the
ve
hicle manufacturer’s instructions.
READING THE DOT
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (prior to August 2000)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (1990-1999)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXXX (after July 2000)
THE DOT
The “DOT” symbol certifies tire manufacturer’s compliance with US
De
partment of Transportation tire safety standards. Next to the
symbol is the tire identification or “serial number”. The first two
characters identify the plant where the tire was manufactured. The
next two characters reflect the tire size. The following one to four
digits may be used at the tire manufacturer’s option as a descriptive
code. The last three characters are numbers identifying the week and
year of manufacture. (Example: “O25” means second week of the year
of decade, eg.: 1995, 1985, etc.) For the 1990-1999 decade MICHELIN®
brand tires are marked with a triangle pointing to the last three
numeric characters. Tires produced after July 2000 have an additional
digit to identify a given decade. For example, 2800 means the tire was
pr

oduced during the 28th week of 2000; 0201 during the 2nd week of
2001. If the last digits of your DOT number contains three numeric
characters and is not marked with a triangle, consult a qualified tire
technician to determine the year of manufacture.

MICHELIN®
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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,
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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.

NEXEN TIRE
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to a toll free phone number to call in case of a flat tire. A qualified
professional will change your flat tire with your spare tire free of
charge. If a working spare is not available, towing will be provided
free of charge to the nearest NEXEN TIRE dealer or authorized place
of repair.
*Nexen Tire reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of
al
l warranties at any time.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Tire failure can result in serious damage and/or personal injury. To
re
duce the risk of tire failure we recommend the following:
• Maintain proper inflation pressure and do not use at under inflation
o
r over inflation. Pressure should be set at the level recommended
by vehicle manufacturer.
• Wheel alignment and balancing should be checked at regular inter -
v
als.
• Do not overload. The maximum load carrying capacity is molded on
t
he sidewall of the tire.
• Do not spin your tires excessively and avoid driving over curbs,
p
otholes, obstacles and edges of pavement.
• Never drive on smooth (bald) tires. By law, tires must be replaced
w
hen 2/32" of tread depth remained, as indicated by tread wear
indicator molded in the tread grooves.
• Check your tires frequently for any scrapes, cuts, foreign objects,
s
eparations or bulges. If damage is found, do not attempt to
dismount a tire yourself. Change damaged tire with the spare and
contact a local authorized NEXEN TIRE dealer immediately.
• Do not drive in excess of speed limits allowed by law or the
m
aximum speed justified by driving conditions.
• To achieve proper even wear and gain maximum tread life, tire rota -
t
ion at regular intervals is required.

PIRELLI TIRES
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TO MAINTAIN PROPER VEHICLE DYNAMICS AND LOAD
CARRYING CAPACITY, REPLACEMENT TIRES MUST ALWAYS
HAVE A LOAD INDEX AND SPEED SYMBOL EQUAL TO OR
GREATER THAN THOSE FITTED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.
When making plus size fitments, you should consult with the dealer
re
garding any suspension or braking system modifications which
may be recommended for the vehicle.
9. Tire Inspection
As a minimum, tires (including the spare tire) should be examined
an
d air pressure checked monthly and always prior to long trips. They
should also be examined if you strike any unusual object on the road.
Tires showing bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations or uneven wear must
be dismounted and examined by an authorized Pirelli tire dealer and
replaced if necessary. Pirelli tires have treadwear indicators in the
tread grooves, which show up when the tread has worn to 2/32”
remaining. At this point, your tires must be replaced because they are
illegal and dangerous.
The mere passage of time (age) does not cause tires to deteriorate, but
ra
ther exposure to outside forces. Such outside forces can include, but
are not limited to: road hazards, punctures, improper repairs,
misalignment, under inflated operation, over inflated operation,
excessive heat caused by over deflected operation, excessive exposure
to ozone, improper storage conditions, etc. Tire companies can only
have an impact on a few of these exposures. Tire companies add
antiozinants and anti-oxidants (anti-degradation compounds) to
minimize degradation. Pirelli believes that since there is no way to
accurately predict what outside forces a tire will be exposed to there is
no scientifically supportable age limit that can be set for tires.
To avoid cosmetic damage, use a mild soap solution to clean sidewalls
a n

d rinse off with low-pressure tap water. Never apply cleaners or
dressings to enhance sidewall appearance to avoid removal of
antioxidants, which are intended to prevent ozone degradation. The
removal of anti-oxidants may degrade the rubber and can lead to
sidewall cracking. Use of high-pressure sprayers may cause sidewall
damage.
WARNING!
Driving on a damaged tire is dangerous, as the tire can suddenly
fa
il, which can lead to an accident and serious personal injury or
death.

TOYO TIRES® – LIMITED WARRANTY
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TOYO TIRES® – LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TOYO TIRES
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG?
This Limited Warranty covers all Toyo brand passenger car, light
tr
uck and temporary spare tires installed as original equipment on
vehicles that are sold and used within the United States.
Eligible Tires
Your tires are covered under this Limited Warranty if all of the
fo
llowing criteria are met:
• The tire was installed on your vehicle at the factory as an original
e
quipment part.
• You are the original purchaser of the vehicle.
•
You purchased the vehicle after November 2011*.
•
You have always used the tires with this vehicle.
•
The tires have been used for normal street driving.
•
The vehicle has not been used for commercial service.
•
You properly maintained and used the tire (See “Tire Safety and
M
aintenance Information” section below).
• The tires are not subject to an exclusion (See “What is Not Covered?”
s
ection below).
• You fulfill the warranty claim procedure (See “How to Make a
C
laim” section below).
Eligible Tires are covered under this Limited Warranty for a period of
up
to five years from the date you purchased your new vehicle. Toyo
Tires will replace it with a comparable new Toyo brand tire in the
manner explained in the “What Toyo Tires Will Do” section below.
* Vehicles purchased before November 2011 may be covered by an
ea

rlier warranty. See your Toyo Tires retailer or contact Toyo Tires for
more information.

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Temporary spare tires that are used at speeds over 50 miles per hour.
Nothing in this Limited Warranty is intended to be a representation
th
at tire failures cannot occur.
WHAT TOYO TIRES® WILL DO
For every Eligible Tire, Toyo Tires will do the following:
Regular OE Tires
1. If less than 25% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace, free of charge, any
E
ligible Tire when the original usable tread is worn by 25% or less,
and within 5 years from the date you purchased the vehicle new. If
you cannot provide a copy of the new vehicle registration or
vehicle purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indi -
cated by the tire DOT code, will be used instead to determine if a
ti
re is within the warranty period. Tire mounting and balancing
costs are covered by Toyo Tires. You are responsible for taxes and
all other costs, fees and expenses.
2. If more than 25% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace any Eligible Tire
w
hen the original usable tread is worn by more than 25%, and
within 5 years from the date you purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new vehicle registration or vehicle
purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indicated by
the tire DOT code, will be used instead to determine if a tire is
within the warranty period. You are responsible for the pro-rated
cost of a replacement tire, mounting and balancing costs, taxes
and all other costs, fees and expenses.
Temporary Spare Tire
1. I f less than 50% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace, free of charge, any
E
ligible Tire when the original usable tread is worn by 50% or less,
and within 5 years from the date you purchased the vehicle new. If
you cannot provide a copy of the new vehicle registration or
vehicle purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indi -
cated by the tire DOT code, will be used instead to determine if the
ti
re is within the warranty period. Tire mounting and balancing
costs are covered by Toyo Tires. You are responsible for taxes and
all other costs, fees and expenses.
2. If more than 50% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace any Eligible Tire
w
hen the original usable tread is worn by more than 50%, and
within 5 years from the date you purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new vehicle registration or vehicle

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It is important to check your tires using an accurate tire pressure
gauge, which can be purchased at your tire dealer or auto supply
store.
Under inflation can overload tires. Check the inflation pressure every
mo
nth, including for the spare tire, to make sure it is up to
specification. Check it again before long trips or when carrying extra
weight.
Look for FCA US LLC’s recommended inflation pressure listed on the
Ti
re Information Placard usually located on your vehicle’s door edge,
door post, glove box, or inside the trunk lid.

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It is important to check your tires using an accurate tire pressure
gauge, which can be purchased at your tire dealer or auto supply
store.
Underinflation can overload tires. Check the inflation pressure every
mo
nth, including for the spare tire, to make sure it’s up to
specification. Check it again before long trips or when carrying extra
weight.
Look for FCA US LLC’s recommended inflation pressure listed on the
Ti
re Information Placard usually located on your vehicle’s door edge,
door post, glove box, or inside the trunk lid.