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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. Tires produced after July 2000 have an
additional digit to identify a given decade. For example, 2800 means
th
e tire was produced during the 28th week of 2000; 0201 during the
2nd week of 2001. If the last digits of your DOT number contain three
numeric characters consult a qualified tire technician to determine the
year and decade of manufacture.
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
protection throughout the normal use of the tire. Consequently, when
tires sit outdoors, unused for long periods of time (a month or more)
their surfaces become dry and more susceptible to ozone and weather
checking and the casing becomes susceptible to flat spotting.
For this reason, tires should always be stored in a cool, dry, clean,
in
door environment. If storage is for one month or more, eliminate the
weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by removing the tires
from the vehicle. Failure to store tires in accordance with these
instructions could result in damage to your tires or premature aging
of the tires and sudden tire failure.
When tires are stored, be sure they are placed away from sources of
he
at and ozone such as hot pipes and electric generators. Be sure that
surfaces on which tires are stored are clean and free from grease,
gasoline or other substances which could deteriorate the rubber.
(Tires exposed to these materials during storage or driving could be
subject to sudden failure.)
FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Tire changing can be dangerous and must be done by professionally
tr
ained persons using proper tools and procedures as specified by
the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
Your tires should be mounted on wheels of correct size and type and
wh
ich are in good, clean condition. Wheels that are bent, chipped,
rusted (steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may cause tire
damage. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign material.
Have your retailer check the wheels before mounting new tires.
Mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. Also,
mismatched tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on the
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
HOW DO YOU OBTAIN AN ADJUSTMENT?
1. You must present the tire to be adjusted to an authorized Good -
y
ear® or Dunlop® service facility. Tires replaced on an adjustment
ba
sis become the property of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company or Goodyear Canada Inc.
2. You must pay for taxes and any additional services you order at the
t
ime of adjustment plus any additional service that may be unique
to your application, e.g., Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
3. You must submit your claim on an approved claim form supplied
b
y an authorized Goodyear® or Dunlop® service facility. The form
must be filled out completely and signed, where you the owner or
an authorized agent presented the tire for adjustment. You must go
to an authorized Goodyear® or Dunlop® outlet for replacement
tires and all warranty service.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Property damage, serious injury or death may result from:
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/OVERLOADING/
M
ISAPPLICATION. Follow the vehicle Owner’s Manual or tire
placard in vehicle.
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPACT DAMAGE/IMPROPER
M
AINTENANCE. Tires should be inspected regularly by a quali -
fied technician for signs of damage, such as punctures or impacts.
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIRS.
See Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) established repair procedures at
www.ustires.org
and/or go to
www.goodyear.com
for information
on proper repair procedures.
• EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER
M
OUNTING. Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
• FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON APPROVED RIMS.
• FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL ASSEMBLIES
C
OMPLETELY BEFORE DEMOUNTING.
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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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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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protection throughout the normal use of the tire. Consequently, when
tires sit outdoors, unused for long periods of time (a month or more)
their surfaces become dry and more susceptible to ozone and weather
checking and the casing becomes susceptible to flat spotting. For this
reason, tires should always be stored in a cool, dry, clean, indoor
environment. If storage is for one month or more, eliminate the
weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by removing the tires
from the vehicle. Failure to store tires in accordance with these
instructions could result in damage to your tires or premature aging
of the tires and sudden tire failure.
When tires are stored, be sure they are placed away from sources of
he
at and ozone such as hot pipes and electric generators. Be sure that
surfaces on which tires are stored are clean and free from grease,
gasoline or other substances which could deteriorate the rubber. Tires
exposed to these materials during storage or driving could be
subject to sudden failure.
FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Tire changing can be dangerous and must be done by professionally
tr
ained persons using proper tools and procedures as specified by
the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). PAX® System tires
must be mounted and dismounted only by specially trained,
authorized PAX System retailers, utilizing PAX® System
authorized equipment.
Your tires should be mounted on wheels of correct size and type and
wh
ich are in good, clean condition. Wheels that are bent, chipped,
rusted (steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may cause tire
damage. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign material.
Have your retailer check the wheels before mounting new tires.
Mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. Also,
mismatched tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on the
road. If a tire is mounted by error on the wrong-sized rim, do not
remount it on the proper rim, scrap it. It may have been damaged
internally (which is not externally visible) by having been
dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted, have
ne
w valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires must only be
mounted on wheels designed for tubeless tires i.e., wheels which
have safety humps or ledges. As with any other tire air valve, the
PAX® System valve stem-pressure sensor combination must be in
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What Is Not Covered By The Warranty?
• Tires on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the
U
nited States of America or Canada.
• Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally
i
nstalled.
• Tires misapplied due to insufficient Speed Rating, Load Index,
u
ndersized or oversized tires.
• Tires damaged from improper mounting/dismounting practices,
a
buse, misuse, or neglect.
• Tire dealer/retailer services: mounting, dismounting, balancing,
s
tudding, tire rotation, or wheel alignment.
• Mileage warranty on tires fitted as Original Equipment (Pirelli
b
rand tires supplied as original equipment on new vehicles).
• Passenger tires ( Euro-metric / P-metric ) used on commercial vehi -
c
les or used in commercial applications.
• Tires in which anything other than air or nitrogen has been used as
t
he support medium.
• Tires injected with liquid balancer or sealant or any other balancing
m
aterial.
• Tires which have been modified by the addition or removal of mate -
r
ial or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance.
• Tires improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to Tire
a
nd Rubber Association of Canada standards, or with section
repairs, or with a self-vulcanizing plug only or patch only.
• Tires which have been recapped, or retreaded, or regrooved.
•
Tires used in racing or other competitive events.
•
Tires removed in multiples when only one tire can be claimed, or is
s
uspect of a claim.
• Ride related anomalies after the first 2/32” of treadwear.
•
Tires which become unserviceable because of tire operation in
e
xcess of tire/wheel manufacturers’ specifications and recommen -
dations, including spinning.
• Tires which become unserviceable because of a mechanical irregu -
l
arity in the vehicle such as misalignment, defective brakes, defec -
tive shock absorbers or struts, or improper rims.