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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.
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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.
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Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect wheel size,
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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.
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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.
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Any tire not presented and available for Toyo Tires® inspection.
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Any tire worn beyond the treadwear indicators (less than 2/32 of an inch of remaining
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read).
• U niformity issues after the first 25% of treadwear.
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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
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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
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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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LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
TOYO TIRES® DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (e.g., loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, towing charges, road services, cost of
rental car, inconveniences, etc.).
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
da
mages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
The terms of this Limited Warranty may not be changed by anyone, including any Toyo
T i
res® employee, representative, or dealer.
Toyo Tires® does not warrant any work performed by the dealer, including, but not
l i
mited to, their selection, fitment, mounting and balancing, inspection or repair of any
tire.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need assistance, please contact an authorized Toyo Tires® retailer. To locate an
authorized Toyo Tires® dealer, use our dealer locator at www.toyotires.com, or contact
Toyo Tires® Consumer Relations at:
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual is not intended to provide proper training or service procedures for tire
m o
unting, dismounting, balancing, rotation, or repair. Please leave these tasks to
qualified tire service professionals. TOYO TIRES® U.S.A. CORP.
P.O. Box 6052
Cypress, California 90630-5249 1-800-442-8696
(6:30am to 5:00pm Pacific Time)
CAUTION!
• Toyo Tires® are designed and built with great care. Any tire, no matter how well constructed, can fail as a result of punctures, impact damage, underinflation/over -
loading or other conditions resulting from use. Tire failures may create a risk of prop -
erty damage or personal injury. To obtain the highest possible performance, tires
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st be maintained properly.
• R emember, you are ultimately responsible for the tires installed on your vehicle.
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WORN OUT TIRES
Tires must be replaced when tread is worn to 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm). Treadwear
in
dicators on Toyo Tires® treads show the 2/32 of an inch depth (1.6 mm). Most states
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quire that tires be replaced when the tread depth is worn to 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm).
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res may lose sufficient wet and snow traction before reaching 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm)
o f
wear. Many wet weather accidents result from skidding on worn out tires.
Excessively worn tires are more susceptible to penetrations. Consider replacing your tires
e a
rlier if you drive in snow or wet conditions.
Any retail tire dealer will be glad to measure your tire’s tread depth for you. Toyo Tires®
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commends that tires be replaced in matched sets of four.
TIRE REPAIRS
If any tire has sustained a puncture, have the tire dismounted and inspected internally
by an authorized Toyo Tires® dealer for possible damage that may have occurred. Only
specially trained personnel using the proper tools and procedures should repair tires.
• N ever repair a tire with 2/32 of an inch (1.6
mm) or less tread remaining. At this tread
de
pth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced.
• N ever repair a tire with a puncture larger than 1/4 of an inch (6.4
mm) in diameter.
Su
ch tires cannot be properly repaired and must be replaced.
• R epairs of all tires (radial and non-radial) must be of the plug and inside patch type.
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sing plugs alone on any type of tire is not a safe repair.
WARNING!
Continued operation of your vehicle with excessively worn tires may lead to loss of
vehicle control in adverse weather conditions, tire failure, and serious personal injury
or death.
WARNING!
• Before having your tire repaired, tell your authorized Toyo Tires® dealer if you have used an aerosol puncture sealant to inflate/ seal the tire. Aerosol puncture sealants
could contain a highly flammable, explosive gas.
• D riving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An improper repair can cause
f
urther damage to the tire. It could fail suddenly, which can result in loss of vehicle
control and lead to serious personal injury or death. To insure safety, go to your
authorized Toyo Tires® dealer for professional inspection and proper tire repairs.
• C osmetic Tire Alterations Can Be Dangerous! Remember — Do not perform or allow
a
nyone to perform any alterations to your tires. Alterations may prevent proper
performance, leading to tire damage, which could result in sudden tire failure and
loss of vehicle control and lead to serious personal injury or death.
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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
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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
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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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TIRE MIXING
• Toyo Tires® recommends that all four tires be of the same size, speed rating, and construction (radial or non-radial). In some cases the vehicle manufacturer may
require different sized tires for the front or rear axles. Never mix P-metric or European
Metric passenger tires with LT-metric tires on the same vehicle.
• M atch tire size designations in pairs on an axle, except during the temporary use of a
s
pare tire.
• I f two radial tires and two non-radial tires are used on a vehicle, put the radials on the
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ear axle. If radial and non-radial tires are used on a vehicle equipped with dual rear
tires, the radial tires may be used on either axle.
SPEED-RATED TIRE
• If the vehicle Tire Information Placard and/or the vehicle Owner’s Manual specifies speed-rated tires, the replacement tires must have the same or higher speed rating to
maintain vehicle speed capability.
• I f a replacement tire has a lower speed capability than that specified by the vehicle
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anufacturer, the vehicle’s speed must be restricted to that of the replacement tire.
Vehicle handling could also be affected. Consult the vehicle Owner’s Manual or tire
manufacturer for recommendations.
• I f tires with different speed ratings are used, it is recommended that the lower speed-
r
ated tires always be placed on the front axle. This is to prevent a potential oversteer
condition.
• E
xceeding the maximum bead seating pressure of 40 psi. Be absolutely certain
b
eads are fully seated before adjusting the inflation pressure to the level recom -
mended for vehicle operation.
Never put flammable substances in the tire/wheel assemblies at any time. Never put
a n
y flammable substance into a tire/wheel assembly and attempt to ignite it in order
to seat the beads.
CAUTION!
Driving your vehicle with an improper mix of tire sizes, constructions, and speed
ratings can be dangerous. Your car’s handling characteristics can be adversely
affected. You could have an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual or an authorized Toyo Tires® dealer for proper
tire replacement.
WARNING!
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REPLACING TWO TIRES
• When a pair of replacement tires is selected in the same size and construction as those on the vehicle, the two newer tires must be installed on the rear axle and must
be of equal or higher speed rating than the front tires. Generally, new tires with deeper
tread will provide better grip and evacuate water more effectively, which is important
as a driver approaches hydroplaning situations. Placing greater traction on the rear
axle on wet surfaces is necessary to prevent a possible oversteer condition and loss
of vehicle stability.
• W hen two new tires have been installed onto the rear axle positions, they are to be
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ept on the rear but rotated from side to side. This is recommended after installing two
new tires to the rear position, or if you discover significant tread depth differences
between the front and rear positions during rotation intervals.
REPLACING ONE TIRE
• Replacing a single tire on a vehicle can have an adverse effect on suspension systems, gear ratios, transmission, and tire treadwear.
• I f single tire replacement is unavoidable, it is recommended that the single new tire
b
e paired with the tire that has the deepest tread and both be placed on the rear axle.
Placing greater traction on the rear axle on wet surfaces is necessary to prevent a
possible oversteer condition and loss of vehicle stability.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING
• Proper wheel alignment and balance are very important considerations for safety and getting the maximum mileage from your tires. You need to check how your tires are
wearing at least once a month.
• Y our vehicle may be out of alignment if your tires are wearing unevenly, such as when
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he inside shoulder of the tire is wearing faster than the rest of the tread. This condi -
tion not only shortens the life of your tires, it adversely affects the handling character -
istics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If your tires show irregular wear, have
y o
ur vehicle’s alignment checked immediately.
CAUTION!
In some cases, the vehicle manufacturer may specifically advise against replacing
fewer than all four tires. Always check and follow the recommendations in the vehicle
Owner’s Manual. For 4WD and AWD vehicles, even small differences in outside
diameter may cause drivetrain damage or mechanical malfunction.
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ADVERSE WEATHER DRIVING
Take special care when driving in adverse weather conditions.
• R ain and snow – Driving in rain or snow considerably reduces the traction between
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our tires and the road surface. You must always reduce your speed to allow additional
stopping distance between you and the vehicles ahead of you.
• H ydroplaning and wet weather driving – Hydroplaning occurs on wet roads and refers
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o the loss of tire contact with the road due to the build-up of water between the tire
contact patch and the road surface. Three main factors affect hydroplaning and,
consequently, your tire traction on wet roads:
1. V ehicle Speed – As speed increases, wet traction is considerably reduced.
2
. W ater Depth – The deeper the water, the sooner your tires will lose traction. Even thin
w
ater layers can create sufficient lubrication to cause traction loss at low speeds,
depending on road conditions.
3. T ire Tread Depth – As your tires wear down, their decreased ability to resist hydro -
p
laning can result in a complete loss of traction and vehicle control. You should
a l
ways reduce your speed with consideration for the traffic around you.
Driving on ice and snow – Your all-season tires were designed to provide higher
levels of snow traction compared to non-all- season tires. You have all-season
tires if you find the letters “M&S” are molded into the sidewall near the bead.
These letters mean “Mud and Snow.” Tires designed for use in severe snow con -
ditions generally have tread patterns, structure, and materials for giving superior
p e
rformance. These tires are marked with the “M&S” designation plus a moun -
tain/snowflake symbol . Even the best all-season tires will not provide accept -
able levels of traction if you drive too fast in snow or ice conditions and if you do
n o
t allow more stopping distance on icy roads compared to dry road surfaces.
Your ability to safely maneuver your vehicle in snow or ice conditions is consid -
erably reduced if your tires are too worn to provide adequate road grip.
SAFE USE OF TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
• The temporary spare tire is designed for temporary use only. It must not be used
continuously as a standard tire. The temporary spare tire should be returned to the
trunk as soon as it is convenient to have your standard tire repaired or replaced.
• T he temporary spare tire should not be used for speeds exceeding 50
mph.
• N ever use chains on temporary spare tires, because it could cause damage to your
v
ehicle.
WARNING!
The spare tire your car is equipped with may be of a different size and construction
from the other tires on your vehicle. When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure
to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to observe recommended
precautions could lead to erratic vehicle behavior and/or tire damage, possibly
resulting in an accident and serious personal injury or death.
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YOKOHAMA® TIRES — LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES
Passenger Car Light Truck Temporary Spare
YOKOHAMA® LIMITED WARRANTY
Original Equipment Tires for passenger car, temporary spare and light truck tires
As you know, many safety, comfort and performance features went into the design of
you
r new vehicle and your tires. At Yokohama®, every tire we engineer incorporates the
highest safety and comfort features in conjunction with the most enhanced performance
capabilities. And, to ensure your complete satisfaction, Yokohama® has enclosed this
Limited Warranty brochure for your tires. As the original equipment tire manufacturer for
your vehicle, Yokohama® wants to offer its support in helping you properly maintain and
service your tires and ensure you have the correct contact information in the unlikely
event of a tire issue. Please refer to the back panel of this brochure for information on
obtaining customer assistance in your area.
This limited warranty provides for tire replacement under certain specified conditions.
Th i
s policy applies to original equipment tires used in normal highway service displaying
warrantable conditions. Tires that become unserviceable or wear out because of neglect
or mistreatment are excluded from Yokohama® warranty coverage.
1. WARRANTY ELIGIBILITY
This warranty applies to every YOKOHAMA® original equipment passenger car, light
truck, and temporary spare tire bearing the YOKOHAMA® brand name and complete DOT
serial identification number. Eligible tires must be used on the vehicle on which they were
originally equipped in conformance with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for the following reasons:
• Road hazard injuries or damages, caused to the tire by obstacles and debris such as
cu
ts, punctures (whether repairable or not), snags, bruises, tears, or impact breaks.
• Improper repairs or repairs that have failed.
• Im
proper inflation or other maintenance abuses.
• In
correct mounting of the tire, or tire/wheel imbalance.
• Me
chanical irregularities in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, worn, or faulty
p a
rts.
• Accident, corrosion, vandalism, fire, or damage caused by nature. • Ti
res used on vehicles in racing or special applications.
• No
n-speed-rated temporary spare tires used over 50 m
ph (80 km/h).