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to performance vehicles, always fit in sets of four. It is not recommended to fit tires with
different speed ratings. If tires with different speed ratings are installed on a vehicle, they
should be installed with like pairs on the same axle.
The speed capability of the vehicle will become limited to that of the lowest speed rated
ti
res.
Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire combinations can cause instability. When changing
tire sizes, always consult dealer for optimum rim width and carefully check vehicle/tire
clearances.
RETREADED TIRES
Retreaded passenger and light truck tires are not warranted by Goodyear® for any
reason. Speed ratings and US Department of Transportation (DOT) test compliance
certifications are voided for retreaded tires.
DO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SUSPENSION, WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE AND
ROTATE YOUR TIRES
Lack of rotation, worn suspension parts, underinflation/ overinflation, wheel imbalance
and misalignment can cause vibration or irregular tire wear. Rotate your tires according to
your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations or at maximum intervals of 6,000
miles /
1 0
,000 km.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE “BE TIRE SMART/ PLAY YOUR PART
B R
OCHURE” PUBLISHED BY THE RUBBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (RMA). A
COPY OF THIS BROCHURE CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE RMA WEBSITE:
https://www.ustires.org
HOW TO READ A TIRE DOT SERIAL NUMBER
DOT stands for Department of Transportation and the number is on the lower sidewall of
each tire to show that the tire meets or exceeds the Department of Transportation safety
standards.
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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 air 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 (80 km/h)
a s
possible. Also, drive the shortest distance possible before obtaining 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, contact 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, high-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!
If the tire pressure-monitoring system signals an alert, follow these safety precautions
to prevent a loss of vehicle control that could result in serious personal injury or death:
• S low your speed. Do not exceed 50
mph (80 kph).
• A void hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling maneuvers.
•
Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
R
emember that when your tires have lost air pressure, your vehicle’s handling
c a
pability is reduced, particularly during severe maneuvers.
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; serious injury or death
co
uld 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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FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION, FIRST CONTACT THE NEAREST
GOODYEAR® OR DUNLOP® RETAILER
1. For assistance in locating the nearest Goodyear® or Dunlop® Retailer, look in the Yellow Pages under Tire Dealers – New.
2. G o to w
ww.goodyear.com for US or www.goodyear.ca for Canada.
For Dunlop® tires, go to www.dunloptires.com for US & Canada. If additional assistance
is required, call the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-321-2136 for US or
1 -
800-387-3288 for Canada.
Or write to:
Customer Assistance Center Dept 728
200 Innovation Way
Akron, OH 44316-0001
WARNING!
Goodyear® and Dunlop® Run-Flat tires are designed for use only on certain original
equipment wheels supplied with a properly operating low tire pressure-monitoring
system. If applied to a vehicle without a properly operating low tire pressure
monitoring system, the tires may fail when operated in an underinflated condition,
resulting in loss of vehicle control and possible serious injury or death. Application of
these tires to a vehicle not equipped with specified operational low tire
pressure-monitoring system constitutes improper and unsafe use of this product.
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• Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use of tire chains
• A ny tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g. tire fillers, sealant, or
b
alancing substances)
• M echanical failure or design of vehicle
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. T ires fitted to anything other than the original vehicles
3
. T ire worn beyond tread wear indicator (2/32nds inch or 1.6
mm tread remaining)
4. T ire presented by other than the actual owner-user
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. T ire branded “NA” (meaning no adjustment) or “blem” (meaning blemished)
6
. Lo ss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequential damage
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. R ide disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after free-replacement conditions
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. T ire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four years prior to presen -
t
ation for adjustment
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
1. No Hankook Tire employee, retailer or dealer has the authority to make any warranty, representation, promise or agreement on behalf of Hankook Tire except as stated in
this policy.
2. T ires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not covered by this
w
arranty.
3. Li mitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, Hankook disclaims liability for
a
ll consequential and incidental damages. Some provinces and states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation 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 US.
HANKOOK’S OBLIGATIONS
Replacement qualifying under this warranty will be made by a participating Hankook
Dealer or a participating car dealer.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
1. You must present the tire to a participating Hankook Dealer or a participating car dealer.
2. F or free replacement, a proof of purchase date such as car dealer invoice should be
p
resented.
3. N o claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Hankook claim form completely
f
illed out and signed by the owner or a participating Hankook Dealer or car dealer.
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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 US Tire Manufacturers Association
(USTMA) 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 infla -
tion cage.
NOTE:
• N ever inflate over 40 psi to seat beads.
•
Mount radial ply tires only on rims designated by wheel manufacturer as suitable
f
or radial tire.
• O nly specially trained persons shall mount tires.
• AIR PRESSURE
Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly, 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 pressure when tires are hot, use an accurate air
p r
essure gauge to check pressure and maintain it at the level recommended on
the vehicle tire placard or in the Owner’s Manual. Underinflation produces
extreme flexing of sidewalls and builds up heat to the point that premature tire
failure may occur. Overinflation can cause the tires to be more susceptible to
impact damage. Cold tire pressures, however, should never be higher than the
limit molded on the sidewall.
• LOAD LIMITS
Never exceed the load-carrying limits molded onto the sidewall of your tires or the
maximum vehicle load limit as shown on the vehicle tire placard, whichever is
less. Overloading builds up excessive heat in the tire and leads to early and/or
sudden failure.
•HAZARDS
Avoid running over objects (e.g., chuckholes, rocks, curbs, metal, glass, 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
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced by trained personnel when
2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread depth remain, as indicated by treadwear indi -
cators molded into the tread grooves. Use of worn-out tires (less than 2/32 of an
i n
ch remaining tread depth) increases the probability of tire failure. In most
states, it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32 of an inch of remaining tread depth.
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• SPEED LIMITS
Operating your vehicle in excess of lawful speed limits or the maximum speeds
justified by driving conditions can be dangerous. Excessive speed creates heat
buildup in a tire, leading to possible tire failure.
•SPEED-RATED TIRES
Speed-rated tires are identified by letters S, T, H, V, W, or Z as either part of the
size designation (e.g., HR), or part of the service description adjacent to the size
designation (e.g., 94H) and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tire
when properly loaded and 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 equipment
speed-rated tires must be replaced with tires of the same or higher 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 USTMA repair procedures and
is limited to one 1/4 of an inch diameter repair in the tread area.
•TIRE ROTATION
Rotate your tires for longer tire life. Front and rear tires perform different jobs and
can wear differently. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for mileage recom -
mendations and rotation patterns.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TEMPORARY TIRE
• A ir pressure.
Check inflation pressure as soon as practical after installation and inflate to
60 psi. The tire pressure should be checked monthly and maintained at 60 psi
w h
ile the tire is stored or in service.
• Vehicle restriction.
The temporary spare tire was specifically designed for your car and should not
be used on any other vehicle.
• Other restrictions.
The temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should
standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used with the tempo -
rary spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage to these items or other
v e
hicle components may occur.
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4. The cost of applicable taxes and mounting and balancing and any other service charges.
5. T ire damage or irregular wear due to:
•
Road hazard, including puncture, cut, impact break, bulge, snag, stone drill, colli -
s
ion.
• C ontinued use while run flat or under acute underinflation.
•
Improper use or operation, without limitation, improper inflation pressure, over -
l
oading, use of an improper rim, tire/wheel assembly imbalance or other vehicle
c o
ndition, worn suspension components, improper mounting or de-mounting,
misuse, misapplication, fire or other externally generated heat, water or other
material trapped inside the tire during mounting, tire alteration, racing or compe -
tition purposes, improper inserting of sealant, balance or filler materials.
• Improper repair, or with repairs not conforming to the Rubber Manufacturers Asso -
c
iation standards, or with section repairs, or with self-vulcanizing plug only.
• F ailure to rotate the tire at least every 5,000 m
iles (8,047 km) as evidenced by
Ku
mho’s Mileage Warranty/Tire Rotation Card (printed in this brochure) or vehicle
misalignment.
• U neven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle
s
uch as misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32 of an inch or more
across the tread on the same tire).
6. O zone or weather cracking on tires over four (4) years from the date of manufacture.
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. T ires that have been recapped, or retreaded, regrooved.
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. R ide disturbance (out-of-round, vibration, pulling, etc.) claims submitted after the first
2
/32 of an inch of tread wear.
9. Lo ss of time, or use, inconvenience, or any incidental or consequential damage.
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0.T ires that have been modified by the addition or removal of material or any tire inten -
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ionally altered to change its appearance.
11.T ires unserviceability caused by the tire operation in excess of tire/wheel manufac -
t
urers specifications and recommendations.
12.T ires that are misapplied due to insufficient speed rating, or undersized, or oversized
t
ires.
13.T ires that have become unserviceable because chemical corrosion, vandalism,
c
hains and flat spotting.
14.T ires involved in any racing-related activities.
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5.T his limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is nontransferable.
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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 any of the following
safety precautions/recommendations are not followed:
• D riving on any underinflated tire is dangerous and may result in sudden tire destruc -
t
ion caused by excessive heat build-up. For replacement tires, your tire retailer
s h
ould provide you with the proper inflation pressure. Otherwise, follow the air pres -
sure recommendation found within your vehicle’s owner manual or tire placard in
y o
ur 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.
• C heck the cold inflation pressure in all of your tires, including the spare tire, at least
o
nce every week and always prior to long distance trips. Failure to maintain the
proper air inflation pressure may result in improper vehicle handling, and may cause
rapid 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.
• U se an accurate tire gauge to check tire air pressures. Always maintain the proper
r
ecommended air inflation pressure in all tires. If there is an indication that one of
your tires has lost four or more pounds of air pressure, immediately look for signs of
penetration through the tire, valve leaks or wheel damage that may account for the
air loss. You should also have your tires inspected by a tire retailer immediately.
• Air pressure should be checked when tires are cold (before they have been driven), i
deally in the early morning. Driving, regardless of distance, causes tires to heat up
and simultaneously increase air pressure.
• N ever exceed the maximum inflation pressure for the tire.
•
Never bleed air from hot tires as this may result in underinflation.
•
Inspect your tires daily. If you notice any damage to your tires or wheels, replace
t
hem with a spare and immediately visit any tire retailer for advice. Driving over
potholes, curbs, wood debris, metal, etc., can damage a tire and should be safely
avoided. Contact with such hazards requires an immediate and thorough tire inspec -
tion by your tire retailer.
• Always examine your tires for penetrations, bulges, cracks, cuts, and abnormal wear –
particularly at the tire edges – which may be caused by, for example, vehicle
misalignment or tire underinflation. Failure to properly control a vehicle when one or
more tires are underinflated may result in an accident. Use of a damaged tire may
result in rapid air loss, including sudden tire failure.
• An explosion of the tire/rim assembly may occur due to improper mounting. Only s
pecially trained persons should mount tires.