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service charges and applicable taxes. When more than 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of
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iginal tread has been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to the
user) or after 12 months from the date of purchase, you must pay the cost of a
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mparable new Michelin® passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis.
The retailer will determine the charge by multiplying the percentage of the original usable
tread worn, by the current selling price at the adjustment location or the price in the
current Michelin® Base Price List, whichever is lower. This list is based on a
predetermined price intended to fairly represent the actual selling price of the tire. You
pay the cost of mounting, balancing and any other service charges and applicable taxes.
Treadwear
A tire meeting the conditions for prorated replacement, which wears evenly across the
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ead, down to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an inch tread remaining) within six
years of the date of purchase, and before delivering the warranted miles of service, will
be replaced with a comparable new Michelin® tire based on mileage received. The
participating Michelin® tire retailer will determine the charge by multiplying the percent
of mileage received by the current actual selling price at the adjustment location or the
price of the tire in the current Michelin® Base Price List, whichever is lower. This list is
based on a predetermined price intended to fairly represent the actual selling price of
the tire. You pay the cost of mounting, balancing and any other dealer services and
applicable taxes. Tires which wear out evenly before delivering the warranted mileage
will be replaced on a pro rata basis only if:
1. Y ou are the original purchaser of the tires, you own the vehicle on which they were
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riginally installed, and the tires have been used only on that vehicle.
2. T he tires have been rotated and inspected by a participating Michelin® tire retailer
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very 7,500 miles, and the attached Mounting and Rotation Service Record has been
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lly completed and signed.
3. T he completed Service Record form, Original Owner/Tire Installation Information
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orm, and the Original Invoice are presented to a participating Michelin® tire retailer
at the time of adjustment claim.
4. T he tires have not become unserviceable due to a condition listed under WHAT IS
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OT COVERED.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When making a claim under the terms of this limited warranty, you must present your
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re(s) to a participating Michelin® retailer. The vehicle on which the tires were used
must be available for inspection. Michelin® tire retailers are listed in the yellow pages
under “Tire Dealers-Retail”. Personal identification (i.e. Driver’s License, Credit Card,
etc.) and vehicle registration may be required. You pay service charges for normal vehicle
and tire maintenance.
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CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This limited warranty does not provide compensation for loss of time, loss of use of
vehicle, inconvenience or incidental or consequential damages. Tires presented for
claim remain the property of the consumer and Michelin® accepts no responsibility for
loss or damage to tires which are in the custody or control of a Michelin® tire retailer for
the purpose of inspection for warranty adjustment.
In the event of a disputed claim, the consumer must make the tire available for further
in
spection.
Tires accepted for claim become the property of Michelin® North America, Inc.
No Michelin® representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make or imply any
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presentation, promise or agreement, which in any way varies from the terms of this
warranty.
This warranty applies only in the United States and Canada.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your Tire Owner’s Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle
Owner’s Manual and vehicle tire information placard for essential safety and
maintenance information. When service is required:
1. C ontact a participating Michelin® tire retailer listed in your local yellow pages.
2
. I f additional assistance in locating a participating Michelin® tire retailer is required,
p
lease call the phone number listed in this book for the Consumer Care Department
in your area.
ARBITRATION CLAUSE
RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE MARKETING, SALE OR
P E
RFORMANCE OF THE PURCHASED PRODUCT AGAINST MICHELIN® NORTH AMERICA,
INC. AND ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, DEALERS, AFFILIATES, PARENT OR SISTER
CORPORATIONS, RELATED CORPORATE ENTITIES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS OR
ASSIGNS (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY “MICHELIN®”) SHALL BE SUBJECT TO BINDING
ARBITRATION. You and Michelin® acknowledge your and its right to litigate claims,
disputes and controversies arising out of or in connection with this limited warranty or
the marketing, sale or performance of the purchased product in court, but prefer to
resolve any such claims, disputes and controversies through arbitration and hereby
waive the right to litigate such claims, disputes and controversies in court upon election
of arbitration by either party. Therefore, you and Michelin® agree that all claims,
disputes, and controversies between you and Michelin® arising out of or in connection
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED
IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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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
LO W
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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NOTE:
Some MICHELIN® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be mounted on
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ecial SH-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels. These tires bear the special SH-M
designation, molded into the sidewall of the tire, next to the ZP designation. DO NOT
MOUNT A TIRE WITH THE SH-M DESIGNATION ON THE SIDEWALL ON A STANDARD
WHEEL. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO
BECOME UNSERVICEABLE AT LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE:
MICHELIN® PAX® SYSTEM TIRES ARE TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
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ERATIONAL, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), APPROVED BY THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR USE WITH THE PAX® SYSTEM. Otherwise, all provisions
of the limited warranty are void. For a list of approved systems, see an authorized PAX®
System retailer, or call toll free: 1-877-PAX TIRE or 1-877-729-8473
For all types of tires, consult your vehicle tire placard or owner’s manual for
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commended operating pressures. If the tires are purchased as replacement tires,
operating instructions for the low pressure warning system will be provided by the
manufacturer of that system. Recommended operating pressures will be provided by a
participating Michelin® tire retailer for self supporting ZP tires. Recommended operating
pressure for PAX® System Tires will be provided by a PAX® System retailer. These
inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However, do not exceed the
maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURES IN ALL YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE,
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LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle handling and may
c a
use rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle control and
serious personal injury. Therefore, inflation pressures should be checked at least once
each month and always prior to long distance trips. This applies to all tires, including
sealant types, and Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires which are as susceptible to
losing air pressure as any other type of tire if not properly maintained.
UNDERINFLATION
It is impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by simply looking at them.
It is almost impossible to “feel or hear” when a tire is being run underinflated or nearly
flat. Tires must be checked monthly with a tire pressure gauge.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold, in other words, before they have been
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iven on. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires to heat up and air pressure to
increase.
Checking pressure when tires are hot:
If pressures are checked after tires have been driven for more than three minutes or
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re than 1 mile, (2 km) the tires become hot and the pressures will increase by
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proximately 4 psi. Therefore when the tire pressure is adjusted under these
conditions, it should be increased to a gauge reading of 4 psi greater than the
recommended cold inflation pressure.
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For Example Only:
• G auge reading of hot tire:.................................................. 32 psi (220 kPa)
•
If recommended cold inflation pressure is: ..................... 30 psi (205 kPa)
•
Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4 psi =................ 34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa)
•
Therefore: add 2 psi........................................................... (15 kPa)
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heck cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. “Bleeding” air from
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t tires could result in underinflation. Use an accurate tire gauge to check pressures.
Never allow children to inflate or deflate tires.
FOR MICHELIN® PAX® SYSTEM TIRES/SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES
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ECK INFLATION PRESSURES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING A LOW PRESSURE
WARNING
The PAX® System requires a functioning, correctly calibrated on-board vehicle tire
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essure monitoring system (TPMS) to monitor the air pressure and alert the driver when
a low pressure event occurs. Be certain to ensure that your vehicle’s TPMS is functioning
and is correctly calibrated. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual or your vehicle dealer.
Low pressure warning systems are designed to alert the driver to a low air pressure
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tuation in at least one tire on the vehicle. While your ZP tires are designed to provide
continued mobility in the event of an air loss, the sooner you respond to a warning and
take corrective action, the greater the likelihood that the tire can be returned to service.
Always visually inspect your MICHELIN® PAX® System tire and self-supporting tires and
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e a pressure gauge to check the air pressure in all four tires following any low pressure
warning. (Unless advised to do otherwise by the manufacturer of your low pressure
warning system.)
If the tire pressure is at or below 18 PSI, proceed to the nearest Authorized PAX® System
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tailer for PAX® tires or a participating Michelin® tire retailer for ZP tires or a
representative of your vehicle manufacturer if advised to do so in your vehicle Owner’s
Manual and have the tire demounted and thoroughly inspected for possible internal
damage.
If you are unable to see any damage to the tire, and the tire pressure is more than
18 PSI, reinflate your tire to the proper air pressure. See instructions for checking
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essures when tires are hot. When tires have cooled, check air pressure again. If any
tire has lost more than 5 PSI from the previous pressure check, have the tire inspected
at once by an authorized PAX® System Retailer for PAX® tires or a participating
Michelin® tire retailer or representative of your vehicle manufacturer if your vehicle
Owner’s Manual so advises. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the tire
and result in sudden tire destruction and personal injury.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS):
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that is
designed to monitor the pressure of tires mounted on your vehicle and sends a signal to
the driver if a tire pressure falls below a predetermined level. A TPMS should not replace
monthly manual pressure checks for all four tires and the spare. We recommend that you
manually monitor and check tire pressure inflation with a pressure gauge. Your tires
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should have the recommended pressure listed by your vehicle’s manufacturer. This
information can be found in the vehicle Owner’s Manual and often on a placard located
in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door. If you
have a plus size fitment that requires a higher inflation pressure, your tire pressure
monitoring system will require re-calibration to new inflation pressure. Refer to your tire
dealer/installer of plus size tires for proper inflation pressure.
We recommend checking air pressure once each month, and before a long trip. Whether
yo
u have a full-sized or mini-spare, make sure that it is properly inflated as well. If the
TPMS generates improper monitoring or signals we recommend that you consult your
Owner’s Manual provided with your vehicle and follow-up with your vehicle’s
manufacturer.
TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the speedometer.
Ex
cessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause it to “explode” from
centrifugal force. The energy released by such an explosion is sufficient to cause serious
physical injury or death. Never allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in excessive
w h
eel spin. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission
vehicles, may cause a drive tire that has lost traction to spin beyond its speed capability.
This is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the
vehicle engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly.
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high speeds, even with the
correct inflation pressure, a road hazard, for example is more difficult to avoid and if
contact is made, has a greater chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed.
Moreover, driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents
and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it
with the spare at once and visit a participating Michelin® tire retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each type of Michelin®
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re will cause the tire to build up excessive heat which can cause tire damage that could
result in sudden tire destruction and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one
or more tires experience a sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits
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d driving conditions.
SPEED RATINGS
Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of some Michelin® tires. The following table
shows the maximum speed corresponding to the symbol.
*Some V (or VR) rated tires may have a speed capacity greater than 149 mph (240 km/h).
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nsult your participating Michelin® tire retailer for maximum speed rating if your vehicle
capability exceeds this speed.
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**Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed to use on cars with maximum speed capabilities in
excess of 149 mph (240 km/h).
(W and Y speed ratings are subcategories of Z).
Consult your Michelin® tire retailer for maximum speed capabilities. For PAX® System
Ti
res consult an authorized PAX® System Tire Retailer. Although a tire may be
speed-rated, we do not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful
manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests which relate to performance on the
road, but are not applicable if tires are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged,
altered, improperly repaired or retreaded.
Furthermore, a tire’s speed rating does not imply that vehicles can be safely driven at the
m a
ximum speed for which the tire is rated, particularly under adverse road and weather
conditions or if the vehicle has unusual characteristics.
Michelin® highway passenger tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall have
a
maximum speed rating of 105 mph (170 km/h). Light truck highway tires that do not
h a
ve a speed symbol on the sidewall of the tire have a maximum speed rating of 87 mph
( 1
40 km/h).
Michelin® Winter tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall or tires with Q
s y
mbols have a speed rating of 100 mph (160 km/h). Winter tires with a speed symbol
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ve a maximum speed rating in accordance with the symbol.
The speed and other ratings of retreaded tires are assigned by the retreader and replace
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e original manufacturer’s ratings.
IMPORTANT: In order to maintain the speed capability of the vehicle, replacement tires
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st have speed ratings equal to or higher than those fitted as original equipment (as
indicated on the vehicle tire placard or Owner’s Manual). If tires with lower speed ratings
are fitted, the vehicle’s handling may be affected and the speed capability of the vehicle
will be lowered to the maximum speed capability of the replacement tires as indicated in
the following table.
REMEMBER H
igh speed driving can be dangerous and may damage your tires.
AND When driving at highway speeds, correct inflation pressure is especially important.
S
PEED Ratings Maximum Speed
Km/h mph
M 13081
N 14087
P 15093
Q 160100
R 170106
S 180112
T 190118
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INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL
HAZARDS
Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and similar items,
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n damage a tire and should be safely avoided. Unavoidable contact with such objects
should prompt a thorough tire inspection.
Anytime you see any damage to your tires or wheels, replace with the spare at once and
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mediately visit any Michelin® tire retailer. For PAX® System Tires see an authorized
PAX® System tire retailer.
IMPACT DAMAGE
A tire impacted by a road hazard (curb, pothole, debris) may be damaged but not have
v i
sible signs of damage on its surface. A tire damaged by an impact may sustain a
sudden failure a day, week, or even months later. You may not recall hitting an object that
damaged or injured your tires. Air loss, unusual tire wear, localized wear or vibrations can
also be signs of internal tire damage.
If you suspect any damage to your tire or wheel from an impact with a curb, pothole or
de
bris on the road or any other road hazard, or if you feel or hear any unusual vibration,
replace with a properly inflated spare at once and immediately visit any qualified tire
technician.
INSPECTION
When inspecting your tires, including the spare, check the air pressures. If the pressure
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eck indicates that one of your tires has lost pressure of two pounds or more, look for
signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that may account for the air loss.
Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations, and abnormal tire wear, particularly
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the edges of the tire tread, which may be caused by misalignment or underinflation.
If any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by any Michelin® tire retailer at
once. Use of a damaged tire could result in tire destruction.
All tires will wear out faster when subjected to high speeds as well as hard cornering,
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pid starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are in poor condition, and off
road use. Roads with holes and rocks or other objects can damage tires and cause H
210130
V 240149
V* 240+149+
ZR** W270 168
ZR** Y300 186
ZR** 300+186+
SPEED Ratings Maximum Speed
Km/h mph