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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 from a given tire.
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iving 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 has complied with the terms and conditions of the warranty, Michelin®
will replace the tires as described under “How Replacement Charges are calculated”.
Temporary Spares
Michelin® temporary spare tires are covered by this warranty for six years from the date
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purchase or until the first 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of the original tread is worn off.
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te of purchase is documented by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no
proof of purchase is available, coverage will be based on date of manufacture. At that
time, all warranties, express or implied, expire.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
• R oad hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture)
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Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair
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Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other
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buse
• U neven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as
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heel misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) or
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re across the tread on the same tire)
• A ccident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism
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Use in commercial applications for tread wear; by this warranty for six years
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Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
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The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon
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ioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or balancing substances)
• C osmetic ozone or weather cracking
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Use of Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires without a properly operating
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ow air pressure warning system
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this workmanship and
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terials limited warranty will be replaced with a comparable new Michelin® tire, free of
charge, when 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25%
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less, whichever is more beneficial to the user) and within 12 months of the date of
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rchase. Mounting and balancing of the tire is included. You pay the cost of any other
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DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. Slowly remove your foot
from the accelerator and hold the steering wheel firmly while steering to remain in your
lane. Once the vehicle has slowed and is fully under control, apply the brakes gently;
safely pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop. Inspect the tires. If one or more looks
flat or low, shows detachment or other damage, remove tire assembly and replace it with
a properly inflated spare. Bumps or bulges may indicate detachment within the tire body
and require inspection by a qualified tire technician.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE
IS DANGEROUS
Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction.
If tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the tire decal on the vehicle (check
vehicle and/or vehicle Owner’s Manual for decal location) for the recommended
operating pressures. For replacement tires, the correct inflation pressure will be provided
by your tire retailer; if not, refer to the vehicle decal.
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However, do not exceed
th
e maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
SELF-SUPPORTING TIRES. ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES, AND PAX® SYSTEM TIRES, AT
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OR ZERO AIR PRESSURE
The handling characteristics of a vehicle with a deflated PAX® System tire or Self-
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pporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire (whether front or rear) are not the same as those of a
vehicle with normally inflated tires. Avoid high speeds and hard cornering whenever a low
pressure warning is activated.
Even a MICHELIN® PAX® System Tire or Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire can build
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excessive heat when run underinflated for an extended period of time. The length of
time and distance a PAX® System Tire/Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire will
perform at low or zero air pressure will depend upon the severity of the event causing air
loss, ambient temperature, speed at which the tire is operated, and the conditions under
which the tire is operated (i.e. hard braking, cornering and other sharp maneuvers will
greatly reduce the length of time the tire can perform at low or zero air pressure.)
Continuous use of an underinflated tire may lead to sudden tire destruction. If a tire at
low or zero pressure begins to vibrate or cause difficulty in vehicle handling, remove the
tire immediately and replace with the temporary spare. If Michelin® PAX® System Tire/
Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the
vehicle owner’s manual for complete details on the low tire pressure warning system
designed to alert you in the event of a low pressure condition.
NOTE:
MICHELIN® SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES ARE TO BE USED ONLY IN
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NJUNCTION WITH AN OPERATIONAL, MICHELIN® APPROVED, LOW TIRE PRESSURE
WARNING SYSTEM. Otherwise, all provisions of the limited warranty are void. For a list of
approved systems, see your participating Michelin® tire retailer, or call toll
free:1-800-847-3435
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MILEAGE TREAD WEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Most patterns manufactured by Nexen Tire are assigned a mileage warranty that
protects the consumer against premature tread wear. If a tire reaches the end of its
“usable tread life” before the stated mileage warranty, the consumer will be issued a
replacement Nexen Tire on a pro rata basis, which means the consumer will be
responsible for a percentage of the replacement cost. In order to maintain tread wear
warranty, all tires must be rotated at least every 5,000-6,000 miles (8,000-10,000 km).
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der all circumstances, the cost of mounting, balancing and any other service charges
including applicable taxes are required to be paid by the consumer.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
• Ride complaints after the first 2/32 of an inch of tread wear or replacement of three or more tires from the same vehicle will not be accepted.
• R oad hazard damage such as cuts, snags, punctures or tire repair, bruises, impact
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reaks, etc. Check Road Hazard Replacement Program for patterns that are covered
against this type of damage.
• P remature or irregular wear due to vehicle mechanical deficiencies or failure to rotate
t
he tires at recommended intervals.
• T ires on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States.
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Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect application,
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ater or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or failure to balance
the tires.
• D amage from overinflation or underinflation, overloading, fire, theft, and defective
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ehicle mechanical conditions.
• R acing, off road use and misapplications of tire to vehicle.
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Ozone or weather cracking on tires after 48
months from the date of manufacture or
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her abuse, misuse, tire alteration, run flat.
• A ny tires worn beyond the wear indicators. Less than 2/32 of an inch remaining tread
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epth.
• F lat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock.
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Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism.
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Tire which DOT identification number and/or brand name removed intentionally.
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Loss of time or use, inconvenience or any incidental or consequential damage.
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Original equipment tires on new vehicle. See separate warranty, if applicable, in your
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ehicle’s glove box.
• T ires purchased as used.
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Tires used on Recreational Vehicles (For camping & Motor homes, etc.) or in commer -
c
ial service.
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• Tires misapplied due to insufficient Speed Rating, Load Index, undersized or oversized tires.
• T ires damaged from improper mounting/dismounting practices, abuse, misuse, or
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eglect.
• T ire dealer/retailer services: mounting, dismounting, balancing, studding, tire rota -
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ion, or wheel alignment.
• M ileage warranty on tires fitted as Original Equipment (Pirelli brand tires supplied as
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riginal equipment on new vehicles).
• P assenger tires ( Euro-metric / P-metric ) used on commercial vehicles or used in
c
ommercial applications.
• T ires in which anything other than air or nitrogen has been used as the support
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edium.
• T ires injected with liquid balancer or sealant or any other balancing material.
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Tires which have been modified by the addition or removal of material or any tire inten -
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ionally altered to change its appearance.
• T ires improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to Tire and Rubber Associa -
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ion of Canada standards, or with section repairs, or with a self-vulcanizing plug only
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patch only.
• T ires which have been recapped, or retreaded, or regrooved.
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Tires used in racing or other competitive events.
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Tires removed in multiples when only one tire can be claimed, or is suspect of a claim.
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Ride related anomalies after the first 2/32 of an inch of treadwear.
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Tires which become unserviceable because of tire operation in excess of tire/wheel
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anufacturers’ specifications and recommendations, including spinning.
• T ires which become unserviceable because of a mechanical irregularity in the vehicle
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uch as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers or struts, or
improper rims.
• T ires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while
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lat, underinflated, overinflated or abused during servicing.
• T ires affected by flat spotting caused by improper transport or storage.
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Tires which became unserviceable because of road hazard injuries (e.g., nails, glass,
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etal objects) or other penetrations or snags, bruises or impact damage, except for
those Run Flat lines/sizes specifically covered by the Pirelli Road Hazard Policy.
• T ires with weather / ozone cracking which were purchased more than four years prior
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o presentation for adjustment. If no proof of purchase date is available, the warranty
will be four years from the DOT date.
• S ummer tires that developed surface cracks due to use in low ambient temperatures.
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hese include P Zero Silver, P Zero Trofeo, P Zero Corsa System, P Zero, P Zero
Rosso™, P Zero Nero, Cinturato P1, Cinturato P7, Scorpion Zero™ and Scorpion Verde.
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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).
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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®
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ailer or contact Toyo Tires® for more information.
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TIRE WEAR – VISUAL CHECK
If you experience a blowout or a sudden tire failure, the following information should be
helpful:
• W hen the tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, or feel a vibration, and/or the
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ehicle may pull toward the side of the failed tire. Do not abruptly brake or turn.
• M aintain steady pressure on the accelerator pedal.
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Hold the steering wheel firmly and steer to maintain your lane position.
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Find a safe place to pull off the road and allow the vehicle to gradually decelerate.
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pply light braking as required to stop safely.
WARNING!
Beware of Sudden Tire Vibration. A tire failure may lead to loss of vehicle control,
which could cause serious personal injury or death. Many tire failures are preceded by
vibration, bumps, bulges, or irregular wear. If while driving your vehicle you experience
any unusual vibration, pull, ride disturbance, or noise and/or you suspect possible
vehicle or tire damage, do not continue to drive. Pull over to a safe area as soon as
possible and inspect the tires for signs of bulges, blisters, or separations. Seek
roadside assistance or change the damaged tire with your spare tire.