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After The Free Replacement Period:
The tire (except temporary spare tire) may still be eligible for a pro rated replacement for
72
months from date of original purchase until the tread is worn down to the tread wear
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dicators (2/32 of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining.) If an eligible tire becomes
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serviceable under the stipulations of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment policy it
will be replaced charging the owner a prorated amount. Owner pays all applicable taxes
including Federal Excise Tax (FET), mounting and balancing charges.
The replacement tire price will be determined by multiplying the percentage of the usable
t r
ead worn by the Dealers Selling Price excluding all applicable taxes) at the time of the
adjustment. The usable tread is the original tread down to the tread wear indicators
(2/32 of an inch or 1.6 mm of tread remaining.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED:
•Road Hazard:
Any General tire with road hazard damage. This includes, but is not
limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and impact breaks.
• Ride/Vibration:
Any ride/vibration complaint after the first 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm)
of
an inch of tread wear or 12 months of service, whichever comes first.
• Repairs:
If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for the tire’s disablement
is in any way associated with a repair, or with the situation that led to the repair, the
manufacturer’s warranty is invalidated.
• Mileage:
Tread wear out up to a predetermined mileage is not covered under this policy.
•Improper operation or maintenance:
This includes, but is not limited to, effects caused
by:
• Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices:
These practices can
cause excessive operational temperatures and stresses that exceed the tire’s
capabilities.
• I mproper or insufficient tire rotation
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Improper vehicle alignment
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Damage due to:
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Rim irregularities or rim damage
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Snow chains
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Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems, and vehicle wheel align -
m
ent
• Extreme temperature exposure
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Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing
•
Improper tire storage
•
Automotive accident
•
Chemical corrosion or fire
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Use contrary to the vehicle manufacturer’s tire recommendations
•
Misuse or misapplication
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PRORATED ADJUSTMENT
Tires not eligible for free replacement that are removed from service due to a covered
warranty condition will be replaced with a comparable new Goodyear® or Dunlop® tire
on a prorated basis for up to six years from the date of original new tire purchase or when
the treadwear indicators become visible (worn to 2/32 of an inch), whichever occurs
first. Without proof of purchase the date of manufacture will be used to determine
eligibility.
HOW WILL PRORATED CHARGES BE CALCULATED
Replacement price will be calculated by multiplying the tire’s advertised retail selling
price at the time of adjustment by the percentage of usable original tread that has been
worn off. You pay for mounting and balancing, and an amount equal to the current
Federal Excise Tax (FET) – US only, and any other applicable taxes and
government-mandated charges.
EXAMPLE: If your disabled tire had an original 8/32 of an inch of usable tread wear and
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s worn to 4/32 of an inch usable tread remaining, you have used 50% and therefore
must pay 50% of the advertised retail selling price of the comparable tire.
In addition, you must pay an amount equal to the full current FET (US only) or any other
a p
plicable taxes and government-mandated charges for the comparable new
replacement tire at the time of adjustment. If the price of the new comparable tire is
$130.00, the cost to you would be $65.00 plus FET (US only) plus any other applicable
taxes and government-mandated charges.
WHAT IS A COMPARABLE TIRE?
A “comparable” new Goodyear® or Dunlop® tire will be the same brand tire and may be
either the same line of tire or, in the event that the tire is not available, the same brand
tire with the same basic construction and similar performance attributes with a different
sidewall or tread configuration. If a higher priced tire is accepted as replacement, the
difference in price will be at an additional charge to you. Any replacement tire provided
pursuant to this warranty will be covered by the warranty in effect at the time of
replacement.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A tire has delivered its full original tread life and the coverage of this limited warranty
ends when the tread wear indicators become visible (worn to 2/32 of an inch) or six years
from the date of new tire purchase, whichever occurs first. Without proof of purchase the
date of manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.
LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty is applicable only in the United States and Canada.
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Always maintain inflation pressure at the level recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer as shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle certification label or in the vehicle
Owner’s Manual:
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking,
c o
mponent separation or “blowout.” It reduces tire load capacity, allows excessive
sidewall flexing and increases rolling resistance, resulting in heat and mechanical
damage. Maintaining proper inflation pressure is the single most important thing you can
do to promote tire durability and maximize tread life.
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may deteriorate ride and generate unwanted
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bration. Overinflation also increases the chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to determine the load limits. Overloading your vehicle
places stress on your tires and other critical vehicle components. Overloading a vehicle can
cause poor handling or increased fuel consumption and may cause tire failure. Overloading
your tires can result in severe cracking, component separation or “blowout.”
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have less load capacity than shown on the
ve
hicle tire placard and remember that optimum rim width is important for proper tire
load distribution and function. The maximum load capacity stamped on the sidewalls of
P-Metric & European Metric tires is reduced by 10% when used on a light truck, utility
vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-Metric or European Metric tires to light trucks that specify
LT-type replacement tires.
DO NOT SPIN YOUR TIRES EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your vehicle is stuck in snow, ice, mud or sand. The
centrifugal forces generated by a free-spinning tire/wheel assembly may cause sudden
tire explosion, resulting in vehicle damage and/or serious personal injury to you or a
bystander. Never exceed 35 mph (55 km/h), as indicated on your speedometer. Use a
g e
ntle backward and forward rocking motion to free your vehicle for continued driving.
Never stand near or behind a tire spinning at high speeds, for example, while attempting
to push a vehicle that is stuck or when an on-the-car spin balance machine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEAR
Always remove tires from service when they reach 2/32 of an inch remaining tread
depth. All new tires have tread wear indicators which appear as smooth banks in the
tread grooves when they wear to the 2/32 of an inch level. Many wet weather accidents
result from skidding on bald or nearly bald tires. Excessively worn tires are also more
susceptible to penetrations.
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However, if a tire does not reach the warranted mileage, and the original owner of the
tires has complied with the terms and conditions of the Limited Tread Wear Warranty,
Kumho will replace the tires as follows:
1. I f tread has worn down to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds tread depth) within
7
2 months from the date of purchase (or manufacturer) or does not deliver the
w a
rranted miles of normal passenger use, whichever comes first, Kumho Tire USA,
Inc. will make an allowance for unused service towards a comparable new tire,
prorated on warranted miles.
2. T he replacement allowance will be calculated by percentage of the warranted miles
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ot received multiplied to the predetermined adjustment price of the tire at the time
and place of the adjustment.
3. F or original equipment tires on new vehicles, please reference separate warranty
b
rochure in your vehicle’s glove box.
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lost all air! That means time to get off the highway and get to a place where the tire can
be inspected, replaced, or possibly repaired and returned to service. That is peace of
mind!
MICHELIN® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Passenger and Light Truck Tires Michelin® Passenger and Light Truck tires, used in
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rmal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted and in accordance with
the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in the attached
owner’s manual, are covered by this warranty against defects in workmanship and
materials for the life of the original usable tread, or six years from the date of purchase,
whichever occurs first. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire. The usable
tread is the original tread down to the level of the tread wear indicators - 2/32 of an inch
(1.6 mm) of tread remaining. Date of purchase is documented by new vehicle
re
gistration or tire sales invoice. If no proof of purchase is available, coverage will be
based on the date of manufacture.
Replacement will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions described under
“ H
ow Replacement Charges are Calculated”.
NOTE:
Your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty coverage over and above
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at is provided by Michelin®. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for further informa -
tion.
NOTE:
Some Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be mounted on special
S H
-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels. These tires bear the special SH-M designa -
tion, molded into the sidewall of the tire, next to the ZP designation. DO NOT MOUNT A
T I
RE 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 UNSER -
VICEABLE AT LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
D E
ATH.
Treadwear – Mileage Warranty Coverage for Michelin® Passenger and Light Truck Tires
Michelin® passenger and light truck tires are covered by a manufacturer’s limited
w a
rranty for treadwear. For the mileage warranty associated with a specific tire line,
please see your Michelin® tire retailer or visit us at https://www.michelinman.com/
home . Some vehicles come from the vehicle manufacturer with “split fitments” –
meaning different size tires on the front and rear axles. Because these tires cannot be
r o
tated as recommended by Michelin®, the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover
half the number of miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire design.
Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires have the same mileage warranty as
the standard tire line of which they are a part, up to but not exceeding 30,000 miles.
D O
T-approved competition tires (e.g., Michelin® Pilot® Sport Cup tires) are excluded
from any mileage warranty. Michelin® Winter tires must be used during winter months
only, defined as a period beginning on or after September 1st of a given year and ending
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service charges and applicable taxes. When more than 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of
or
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
c o
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
t r
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
o
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
e
very 7,500 miles, and the attached Mounting and Rotation Service Record has been
f u
lly completed and signed.
3. T he completed Service Record form, Original Owner/Tire Installation Information
f
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
N
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
ti
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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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).
U n
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
b
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.
•
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
v
ehicle mechanical conditions.
• R acing, off road use and misapplications of tire to vehicle.
•
Ozone or weather cracking on tires after 48
months from the date of manufacture or
ot
her abuse, misuse, tire alteration, run flat.
• A ny tires worn beyond the wear indicators. Less than 2/32 of an inch remaining tread
d
epth.
• F lat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock.
•
Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism.
•
Tire which DOT identification number and/or brand name removed intentionally.
•
Loss of time or use, inconvenience or any incidental or consequential damage.
•
Original equipment tires on new vehicle. See separate warranty, if applicable, in your
v
ehicle’s glove box.
• T ires purchased as used.
•
Tires used on Recreational Vehicles (For camping & Motor homes, etc.) or in commer -
c
ial service.
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2/32 of an inch of the original usable tread, whichever occurs first. The owner must pay
for any associated service charges, including costs associated with mounting and
balancing in both the aforementioned cases.
After the initial warranty period, if a Pirelli tire becomes unserviceable due to
w o
rkmanship or material anomalies the owner must pay the cost for a comparable new
Pirelli brand or PTI private brand replacement tire on a pro-rata basis. The authorized
Pirelli Dealer will determine the cost by multiplying the percentage of the original usable
tread worn by the current dealer selling price. The owner must pay for any associated
service charges, including costs associated with mounting and balancing of the tire.
A tire has delivered its original usable tread life and is considered 100% worn when the
t r
ead wear indicators (2/32 of an inch tread remaining) become visible regardless of age
or mileage.
Pirelli Confidence Program™
Select Pirelli tires are covered by a 30 day trial period. At any time during the 30 day
period if you are not satisfied with any of the qualifying lines listed below, the set of four
tires with the original sales receipt may be returned to the authorized Pirelli dealer from
which they were purchased and may be exchanged for a set of Pirelli tires for equal or
lesser value.
Tire lines which qualify for Pirelli Confidence
Program
Refer to www.ca.pirelli.com for details regarding terms and conditions of the Pirelli Con -
fidence Program.
Limited Treadwear Warranty For Replacement Tires Only
In addition to the above workmanship and materials warranty PTI also warrants to the
original consumer purchaser only, that the tread life of Cinturato P3000™, P4 Four
Seasons , P4 Four Seasons
, Cinturato P5™, P6™ Four Seasons , Pirelli P Zero
All Season , P Zero Nero™ All Season, Scorpion™ ATR, Scorpion STR and Scorpion
Verde All Season replacement street legal tires which are supplied by PTI either
directly or through an authorized Pirelli dealer, will have treadwear warranty coverage for
t h
e described vehicle odometer kilometers from the point of original retail purchase. The
authorized Pirelli Dealer will determine the replacement tire cost by multiplying the
percentage of the mileage obtained by the current dealer selling price.
The PTI Treadwear Mileage Warranty Conditions:
• Y ou are the original purchaser of the tires and have a copy of the original invoice
s
howing the application mileage.
• Y ou are the owner of the vehicle on which the tires were originally installed.
•
The tires are replacement tires (The PTI Treadwear Mileage Warranty does not apply
t
o Original Equipment tires).
• Y ou have had the tires rotated every 8,000 to 11,000 kilometers.