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PIRELLI TIRE DOES NOT ENDORSE:
• T he use of tire sealants in Pirelli tires to repair, even temporarily, a puncture
•
The repairing of V, W, Y or Z Speed Rated tires
•
The repairing of Run Flat tires
12. Storage
Should you need to store tires after removal from a vehicle (as in the case of winter tires),
they should be stored in a cool, dry place. To protect your tires from damage related to:
heat, water, ozone and direct sunlight, it is suggested you place them in opaque,
waterproof containers (e.g., plastic trash bags).
13. Tubes in Tubeless Tires
Under no circumstances are tubes to be used in Pirelli tires marked “Tubeless”. This
includes tires that have been repaired. If the tire’s pressure retention ability has been
affected, so as to necessitate a tube being installed, the tire must be replaced.
14. Tire Valves
Whenever new tires are installed on your wheels, new tire valves of the correct type must
be installed. During your routine tire inspection, verify that all your valves have proper
valve caps. Replace as necessary, since the valve cap is also a seal against pressure
loss.
15. Tire Demounting and Mounting
Tire fitting is best left to professionals who have the proper tools and equipment to
perform the task properly and safely. Your tires should be mounted or demounted, using
Tire and Rubber Association of Canada procedures or the vehicle manufacturers’
recommendations. Your wheels should be in good, clean condition. Wheels should be
inspected for distortion, dents, cracks, rust and foreign matter, and be replaced as
necessary. NEVER EXCEED 40 PSI WHEN SEATING BEADS.
16. Tire/Wheel Alignment and Balancing
Tire/Wheel alignment specifications are issued by your vehicle manufacturer and your
vehicle must be kept within these tolerances. You should have your alignment checked
annually or whenever you notice any irregular wear or vibrations. Tire/Wheel assemblies
should be balanced each time a tire is fitted to a wheel. Tire/Wheel alignment and
balancing are important for safety and maximum performance and mileage from your
tires.
For more information or service regarding Pirelli tires, please contact your nearest
A u
thorized Pirelli Dealer. To locate an authorized Pirelli Dealer in your area, refer to the
Dealer Locator section on the Pirelli web site at www.ca.pirelli.com.
P ZERO, P ZERO CORSA, P ZERO ROSSO, P ZERO NERO, CINTURATO, SCORPION,
S C
ORPION ZERO, SCORPION VERDE, P3000, P1, P4, P5, P6, P7 are trademarks of Pirelli
Tyre S.p.A.
“Confidence Program” is a trademark of Pirelli Tire Inc.
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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 Tires ® brand passenger car, light truck and
tem
porary 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 following criteria are met:
• The tire was installed on your vehicle at the factory as an original equipment part.
• Yo
u are the original purchaser of the vehicle.
• Yo
u purchased the vehicle after November 2011*.
• Yo
u have always used the tires with this vehicle.
• Th
e tires have been used for normal street driving.
• Th
e vehicle has not been used for commercial service.
• Yo
u properly maintained and used the tire (See “Tire Safety and Maintenance Infor -
m a
tion” section below).
• The tires are not subject to an exclusion (See “What is Not Covered?” section below). • Yo
u fulfill the warranty claim procedure (See “How to Make a Claim” section below).
E l
igible Tires are covered under this Limited Warranty for a period of up to five years from
th e
date you purchased your new vehicle. Toyo Tires® will replace it with a comparable
new Toyo Tires® brand in the manner explained in the “What Toyo Tires® Will Do”
section below.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following categories of claims:
Rapid Treadwear: Original equipment tires are not guaranteed to last a specified number
of
miles.
Damage from road hazards (not limited to cuts, snags, bruises, impact breaks, bulges,
pu n
ctures, stone drills, chips, and scales), fire, theft, or collision.
Conditions arising from improper tire/vehicle maintenance or use, not limited to:
• Irregular or excessive treadwear due to: Incorrect inflation; overloading; vehicle mi
salignment; failure to rotate tires; and poor or defective mechanical condition of
brakes, shocks, and wheels; or other factors attributable to the vehicle or wheel.
1. * Vehicles purchased before November 2011 may be covered by an earlier warranty. See your Toyo Tires®
ret
ailer or contact Toyo Tires® for more information.
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• Any tire which has been run with low air pressure or while flat.
• Damage due to abuse; vandalism; tire alteration; tire spinning; racing; or other
c
ompetitive activities.
• D amage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based chemicals, water-based
s
ealers, balancing substances, or flammable gases.
• D amage from improper use of tire chains.
T
ires with the DOT identification number removed or rendered illegible.
Improper mounting, balancing or repair, not limited to:
• I mproper tire mounting, or tire/wheel assembly imbalance.
•
Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect wheel size,
w
ater or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting, or failure to keep the
tires balanced.
• D amage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
F
ailure to meet conditions of this Limited Warranty, not limited to:
• A ny tire that is not an Eligible Tire.
•
Any tire for which mileage and tire rotation records are not available or verifiable.
•
Any tire not presented and available for Toyo Tires® inspection.
•
Any tire worn beyond the treadwear indicators (less than 2/32 of an inch of remaining
t
read).
• U niformity issues after the first 25% of treadwear.
T
emporary spare tires that are used at speeds over 50 miles per hour.
Nothing in this Limited Warranty is intended to be a representation that tire failures
c a
nnot occur.
WHAT TOYO TIRES® WILL DO
For every Eligible Tire, Toyo Tires® will do the following:
Regular OE Tires
1. I f less than 25% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace, free of charge, any Eligible Tire when
t
he 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 registra -
tion or vehicle purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indicated by the
t i
re DOT code, will be used instead to determine if a tire 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. I f more than 25% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace any Eligible Tire when the original
u
sable 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 registra -
tion or vehicle purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indicated by the
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3. Press the tire pressure gauge straight and firmly and take a reading.
4. If needed, inflate and recheck the pressure with the tire pressure gauge.
5
. R eplace the valve cap.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION
• If you must inflate your tires when they are hot, add four pounds per square inch (4
psi) (28 kPa) above the recommended inflation pressure specification. Recheck the
inflation pressure when the tires are cold and adjust to the recommended inflation
pressure shown on the vehicle’s Tire Information Placard.
• N ever release air or nitrogen from a hot tire in order to reach the recommended cold
t
ire pressure. Normal driving causes tires to run hotter and inflation pressure to
increase. If you release pressure when your tires are hot, you may dangerously under -
inflate your tires. If your tires lose more than one pound per square inch (1 psi) per
m o
nth, the tire, the valve, or the wheel may be damaged. Consult an authorized Toyo
Tires® dealer for an inspection.
• O verinflation can cause the tire to be more susceptible to impact damage.
•
Overinflation or underinflation may adversely affect vehicle handling.
•
Remember to check your spare tire. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for the
c
orrect inflation pressure and use of a “temporary use” spare tire. The inflation pres -
sure specified for a spare tire is typically different from that specified for your regular
t i
res.
• U se valve caps to keep valve cores clean and clear of debris and to help guard against
a
ir leakage.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS)
Even if your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, you
should check your tire pressure at least once per month when the tires are cold
fo
r example, after being parked overnight. Tire pressure warning systems are
not a substitute for regular tire pressure maintenance.
WARNING!
Never inflate a tire unless it is secured to the vehicle or a tire mounting machine.
Inflating an unsecured tire is dangerous. If the tire bursts, it could be propelled into
the air with explosive force and cause serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, read the vehicle Owner’s Manual regarding its
operation. Some TPMS systems do not alert you until the tires are significantly
underinflated, which could result in permanent tire damage and possible sudden tire
failure. In the event that your TPMS malfunction indicator lamp is displayed, you
should immediately pull over to a safe parking area and check your tires.
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IDENTIFYING DAMAGED TIRES
• If your tire strikes a road hazard at any speed, internal tire damage could result, which may lead to sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. Tire failure may even occur
miles after the initial impact. Impact damage from such hazards may not be visible on
the outside of the tire. Have your Toyo Tires® dealer dismount the tire and inspect it
for damage. A tire may not have visible signs of damage on the tire surface or the inte -
rior.
• I f the impact was sufficient to bend the wheel flange, internal tire damage may have
o
ccurred, compromising the safety and integrity of the tire. Such impact damage may
result in a sudden tire failure many weeks or months later. Tire replacement is highly
recommended as a safety precaution.
• I ndications of impact damage include, but are not limited to, a bubble or a blister on
t
he outside of the tire.
• H ave your dealer inspect your tires if you see anything unusual or if cuts, cracks, split -
t
ing, or bruises in the tread and sidewall areas are visible. Bumps or bulges may indi -
cate a serious and dangerous separation within the tire body. Have your tire inspected
b y
a qualified tire service person. It may be necessary to have the tire removed from
the wheel for a complete inspection.
• I nspect your tires for adequate tread depth. When the tire is worn to the built-in indi -
c
ators at 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) or less tread groove depth, the tire is worn out and
m u
st be replaced. Never drive on tires to the point that the tire cord or the fabric is
exposed.
• I nspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of the tread or flat spots in the
t
read may indicate alignment or other problems with the tires or the vehicle. Consult
an authorized Toyo Tires® dealer.
IDENTIFYING DAMAGED WHEELS
Periodically check to see if any of the following symptoms exist, in which case the wheel
must be replaced:
• I f the flange is bent.
•
If welds or rivets are leaking.
•
If the stud holes are elongated and not round. (Improper lug nut tightening could
c
ause this.)
• I f there are cracks in the wheel.
WARNING!
Never drive on a tire if there is any evidence of damage. Driving on a damaged tire is
dangerous. A damaged tire could suddenly fail, which may result in loss of vehicle
control and lead to serious personal injury or death. Do not attempt to dismount,
mount, or repair a tire yourself. See your Toyo Tires® dealer immediately if you detect
damage.
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• Do not use a rope type plug for repair. A tire must be removed from the wheel and inspected for interior damage. Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the
wheel is improper and unsafe.
• N ever repair a tire with a puncture or other damage outside the tread area. Do not
r
epair sidewall damage. Such tires cannot be properly repaired and must be replaced.
Toyo Tires® speed-rated passenger car tires may be repaired and returned to service
u n
der the following conditions:
• P roper repair materials and procedures have been used.
•
The damage or puncture is not larger than 1/4 of an inch (6.4
mm) in diameter.
• T he repair will be the first repair performed on that tire. (Only one repair per tire is
p
ermitted in order to maintain a limited speed rating.)
• T he tire must have more than 2/32 of an inch (1.6
mm) of tread remaining.
Toyo Tires® speed-rated passenger tires that have been properly repaired qualify for
r e
duced speed ratings as follows:
ORIGINAL SPEED RATING AFTER PUNCTURE REPAIR
(Y), Y, W, Z, V, VR, H H (maximum speed 130 mph)
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The maximum speed of a vehicle is limited by the lowest-speed- rated tire on the car.
PROPER SELECTION OF TIRES
When tires need to be replaced, do not guess what tire is right for your vehicle. First look
at the vehicle Owner’s Manual or the Tire Information Placard. They tell you the size of
the tires that were on the vehicle as original equipment.
Replacement tires for any vehicle must be of a size, load range, and load capacity (by
in
flation) that is capable of supporting the same load as the vehicle’s Original Equipment
(OE) installed tires. Avoid installing used tires on a vehicle. There is no way to determine
what road hazards or abuse a previously owned tire may have incurred.
The following procedures concerning replacement tires must be followed:
• C onfirm that the load-carrying capacity is greater than or equal to the loadcarying
c
apacity of the OE tire size at the pressure indicated on the vehicle Tire Information
Placard.
• C arefully note any differences between recommendations for front and rear axle posi -
t
ions regarding the tire size and/or inflation pressure.
• T he speed rating must be equal to or greater than what is specified by the vehicle
m
anufacturer if the speed capability of the vehicle is to be maintained.
• T ires should be mounted on approved wheel widths. If changing tire sizes, check to
m
ake sure the wheel has adequate load and inflation pressure capacity.
• B ody and chassis clearance must be checked on the vehicle’s front and rear axles.
CAUTION!
A tire’s speed rating is void if the tire has been retreaded, damaged, abused, or
otherwise altered from its original condition. Thereafter, it should be treated as a
non-speed-rated tire. In addition, retreaded passenger and light truck tires are not
warranted by Toyo Tires® for any reason. Toyo Tires® speed ratings are voided for
retreaded tires.
WARNING!
• Failure to install tires with adequate load capacity will result in tire fatigue and
sudden tire failure. This could lead to loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in
personal injury or death.
• C ertain vehicle performance parameters, including ride comfort and handling, may
b
e affected by substitute tire sizes. In some cases, particularly for SUVs and light
trucks, a failure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for tire
replacement could adversely affect the safe handling of the vehicle, possibly
resulting in a loss of vehicle control leading to personal injury or death.
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In addition to the above, light truck tire replacements should take into consideration the
following:
• P roper spacing between dual tires is necessary for optimum tire performance. If
c
hains are used, particular care must be taken to assure adequate clearance between
loaded tires to avoid damage from the chains. The allowable outside diameter differ -
ence between a tire and its dual mate is 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for light truck tires.
CONSIDERATIONS IN PLUS SIZING
Always refer to and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s replacement tire
r e
commendations. In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer may specifically advise
against the application of replacement tires that are not of the original size or type.
TIRE AND WHEEL MATCHING AND MOUNTING
WARNING!
Any attempt to mount a tire on a wheel with a different diameter will result in an
explosion of the tire/wheel assembly that could cause severe personal injury or death.
Prior to mounting any tire, always check the wheel identification stamp to verify the
c o
rrect wheel diameter. Always check the tire size molded onto the sidewall.
Never exceed 40 psi when seating the tire beads onto the wheel.
Always stand well clear of any tire mounting operation. This is especially important
wh
en the service operator inflates the tire. If the tire has been improperly mounted, it
could burst with explosive force causing serious personal injury or death.
A new valve stem must be installed on the wheel each time a worn out passenger or
l i
ght truck tire is replaced.
Removing and replacing tires on wheels can be dangerous.
Attempting to mount tires with improper tools or procedures could result in a tire
ex
plosion, causing serious personal injury or death. This is a job for your authorized
Toyo Tires® dealer or other qualified tire service location only.
Serious personal injury or death can result from:
• F ailure to select the proper tire and wheel. The tire must match the width and diam -
e
ter requirements of the wheel. When mounting truck type radial tires use only
w h
eels approved for radial tires.
• F ailure to inspect both the tire and wheel. The wheel must be free of cracks, dents,
c
hips, and rust. The tire must be free of bead damage, cuts, and punctures.
• F ailure to follow proper procedures. For proper mounting procedures, consult the US
T
ire Manufacturers Association’s publication “Care and Service of Automobile and
Light Truck Tires” (ref.: https://www.ustires.org).