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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
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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
•
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
•
Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing
•
Improper tire storage
•
Automotive accident
•
Chemical corrosion or fire
•
Use contrary to the vehicle manufacturer’s tire recommendations
•
Misuse or misapplication
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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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• 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 -
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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
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arranty.
3. Li mitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, Hankook disclaims liability for
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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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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 -
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oading, use of an improper rim, tire/wheel assembly imbalance or other vehicle
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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.
8
. 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 -
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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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(Continued)
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.
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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.
D r
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
o f
purchase or until the first 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of the original tread is worn off.
D a
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)
•
Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair
•
Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other
a
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
m o
re across the tread on the same tire)
• A ccident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism
•
Use in commercial applications for tread wear; by this warranty for six years
•
Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
•
The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon
d
ioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or balancing substances)
• C osmetic ozone or weather cracking
•
Use of Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires without a properly operating
l
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
ma
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%
o r
less, whichever is more beneficial to the user) and within 12 months of the date of
p u
rchase. Mounting and balancing of the tire is included. You pay the cost of any other
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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,
ca
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
i m
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
c h
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,
r a
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
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misalignment of your vehicle. When driving on such roads, drive carefully and slowly, and
before driving again at normal or highway speeds, examine your tires for any damage,
such as cuts, bulges, penetrations, unusual wear patterns, etc.
WEAR-BARS
Michelin® tires contain “Wear-Bars” in the grooves of the tire tread which show up when
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ly 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread is remaining. At this stage, your tires must be
r e
placed. Tires worn beyond this stage are extremely dangerous.
DO NOT OVERLOAD - DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS
The maximum load rating of your tires is molded on the tire sidewall. Do not exceed this
rating. Follow the loading instructions of FCA US LLC for your vehicle and this will ensure
that your tires are not overloaded. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum
allowable loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that may result
in sudden tire destruction.
Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any axle on your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit any Michelin® tire retailer for advice
c o
ncerning the correct size tire and pressures. Tire size and pressures will depend upon
the type and size of trailer and hitch utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold
inflation pressure or tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire decal and the owner’s
manual supplied by FCA US LLC for your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer
towing.
MICHELIN® PAX® System Tires/Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) Tires and Trailer
T o
wing
Operation of Pax® or ZP tires at low or zero air pressure with a trailer in tow, is dangerous
a n
d is not recommended. If the low pressure warning indicator is activated when a trailer
is in tow, stop, disconnect the trailer, and do not continue to tow the trailer until the tire
has been repaired and re-inflated to the proper air pressure. If the tire cannot be
repaired, it must be replaced with a new full size, PAX®/ZP tire, and inflated to the proper
air pressure, before the trailer can be safely towed again.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM
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LEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES.
CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster
th
an the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle may be out of
alignment or balance. These conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but
adversely affect the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous.
If you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and balance checked
immediately. Tires which have been ran underinflated will show more wear on the
shoulders than in the center of the tread.