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WINTER TIRES
Falken recommends all four tires be replaced when replacing your original equipment
tires and installing winter tires for the winter months.
STORING YOUR TIRES
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be sure to thoroughly clean your
tires with a tire brush, soap, and water to remove any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the
tires. If you are storing your tires still mounted on the wheels, use a wheel brush and
approved wheel cleaner to clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels and tires with a towel
and allow them to fully dry. DO NOT apply any tire dressings while storing your tires. Tire
compounds are made to resist weather cracking and ozone damage. Place each clean
and dry tire in an airtight plastic bag and seal the bag with tape to help reduce oil
evaporation. Store your tires out of direct sunlight and somewhere that is well shielded
from the elements, like a climate-controlled room or dry basement. Storing the tires in a
garage or shed usually exposes the tires to a wide range of temperatures as well as
precipitation and humidity. Keep the tires away from sources that emit ozone like electric
motors that use contact brushes, furnaces, sump pumps, etc. Although tires will still age
regardless of how they are stored, these precautions will help slow the aging process and
reduce the damage to your tires.
SPEED LIMITS
TIRE SPINNING
WARNING!
Never use just two winter tires. It could lead to adverse handling, loss of control, which
could cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Operating your vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit or the maximum speed
allotted by driving conditions has the potential to be dangerous. Higher driving speeds
create excessive heat buildup in a tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
WARNING!
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of mud, ice, snow, sand, or wet grass can be
potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a speedometer reading above 55 km/h
( 3
5 mph) can be capable of disintegrating a tire with explosive force. In some circum -
stances, a tire may be spinning at twice the speed displayed on the speedometer. This
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n cause serious injury or death to you, a passenger, or bystander. Never spin a tire
above 55 km/h (35 mph).
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?
This limited warranty does not cover the following:
• Tires submitted for ride disturbance complaints that are worn beyond the first 2/32 of
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n inch tread depth or tires submitted for ride disturbance due to damaged wheels or
any vehicle condition.
• G oodyear® does not warrant or give credit in any adjustment transaction for any kind
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f material added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing substances) after the
tire leaves a factory producing Goodyear® or Dunlop® tires, nor will it adjust any tire
that has failed as a result of adding such material.
• I rregular wear or damage due to mechanical condition of the vehicle, improper infla -
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ion, overloading, high speed spin-up, misapplication, misuse, negligence, racing, use
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tire chains, improper mounting or demounting, improper repair, wreck, collision or
fire.
• R oad hazards (includes, but is not limited to, punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks,
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tc.).
• A ny tire that, after leaving a factory producing Goodyear® or Dunlop® tires, has been
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ntentionally altered to change its appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black tire or
regrooved).
• T ires with weather-cracking that were purchased more than four years prior to presen -
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ation for adjustment or, if purchase date cannot be verified, manufactured more than
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ur years prior to presentation for adjustment.
• T emporary spare tires used on vehicles used in racing and on passenger cars in
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pecial applications such as police pursuit service.
• G oodyear® Unisteel® Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires.
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Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
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Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible for any tread life warranty consid -
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ration.
• C osmetic weather checking.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – refer to vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
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Ultra High-Performance Summer tires are not recommended for Winter use, and tread
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r shoulder cracking on those tires resulting from Winter use will not be covered under
our warranty.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
No Representative or dealer has authority to make any representation, promise or
agreement on behalf of Goodyear®, except as stated herein. Any tire, no matter how well
constructed, may fail in service or otherwise become unserviceable due to conditions
beyond the control of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances is this warranty a
representation that a tire failure cannot occur.
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND GOODYEAR® HEREBY DISCLAIMS,
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Y AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
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DO NOT MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND TYPES ON THE SAME AXLE
For optimum handling and control, Goodyear® recommends fitment of four tires of the
same type and size unless otherwise specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
When replacing tires, you must maintain the outside diameter and load-carrying capacity
of
the Original Equipment tire. Inflation pressure may need to be adjusted to avoid
overloading the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim Association Load and Inflation Tables,
European Tire and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO) or Japan Automobile Tyre
Manufacturers Association (JATMA) standards for correct load and inflation information.
NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE THAT HAVE LESS LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY THAN
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QUIRED BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Examples: Many vehicles, such as large passenger vans, require Load Range E tires as
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signated by the vehicle manufacturer. Fitment of a tire, such as a Load Range D, with
less carrying capacity is not allowed. In other cases, tires of the same size may carry
different load indexes in the service description. You must make certain the replacement
tires fitted to the vehicle have a load-carrying capacity equal to or greater than what the
Original Equipment manufacturer specifies.
NOTE:
Goodyear® manufactured and/or marketed European- Metric passenger tires and
P -
Metric passenger tires are interchangeable as long as they have the same section
width, same aspect ratio, same rim diameter.
FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
When installing only two tires, fit the tires with the deepest tread depth on the rear axle.
If radials and non-radials must be fitted to the same vehicle, fit radials on rear axle. Never
mix radials and non-radials on the same axle. When fitting winter tires or all-season tires
WARNING!
Before you replace your tires, always consult the vehicle owner’s manual and follow
the vehicle manufacturer’s replacement tire recommendations. Vehicle handling may
be significantly affected by a change in tire size or type. When selecting tires that are
different from the Original Equipment size, see a professional installer in order to
make certain that proper clearance, load-carrying capacity and inflation pressure are
selected. Never exceed the maximum load capacity and inflation pressure listed on
the sidewall of the tire. Always drive safely and obey all traffic laws. Avoid sudden,
sharp turns or aggressive lane changes. Failure to follow this warning may result in
loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident and serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Never substitute a “Standard Load” (SL) tire for an Extra Load (XL) or Reinforced tire. If
the vehicle was originally equipped with “Extra Load” (XL) or Reinforced tires, replace
those tires with similar-sized Extra Load (XL) or Reinforced tires.
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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
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-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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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purchase or until the first 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of the original tread is worn off.
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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)
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Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair
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Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other
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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
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re across the tread on the same tire)
• A ccident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism
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Use in commercial applications for tread wear; by this warranty for six years
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Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
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The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon
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ioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or balancing substances)
• C osmetic ozone or weather cracking
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Use of Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires without a properly operating
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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
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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%
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less, whichever is more beneficial to the user) and within 12 months of the date of
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rchase. Mounting and balancing of the tire is included. You pay the cost of any other
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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
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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
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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.
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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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TIRE MIXING
Michelin® tires are radial tires and for best performance it is recommended that the
same size and type of tire be used on all four wheel positions. Before mixing tires of
different types in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle
manufacturer’s owner‘s manual for its recommendations.
It is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual when
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xing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this may require special
precautions.
MICHELIN® DOES NOT RECOMMEND MIXING PAX® SYSTEM TIRES WITH NON-PAX®
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RES/SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES WITH NON-ZP TIRES OTHER THAN
THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE SPARE IF THE VEHICLE IS SO EQUIPPED.
WINTER DRIVING
Tires which meet the US Tire Manufacturers Association (USMTA) definition of snow tires
are marked M/S, or M&S. On such tires, this designation is molded into the sidewall.
Tires without this notation are not recommended or Winter driving.
While All-Season tires are designed to provide reliable performance in some
Winter conditions, the use of four Winter tires is recommended for optimal
p e
rformance. Tires designate for use in severe Winter conditions are marked
on at least one sidewall with the letter “M”.
TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT
To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires. Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on tire rotation. If you do not have an owner‘s
manual for your vehicle, Michelin® recommends rotating your tires every 6,000 to
8,000 miles (10,000 to 12,000 km).
Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended. Your tires should be rotated at the first
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gn of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 6,000 miles (10,000 km). This is true for
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l vehicles.
When rotating tires with a directional tread pattern, observe the arrows molded on the
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dewall which show the direction the tire should turn. Care must be taken to maintain
the proper turning direction.
Some Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) may not recognize that a tire has been
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ved to a different position on your vehicle. Make certain that your TPMS system is
reset, if necessary, so as to correctly identify the location of each tire on your vehicle.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or your vehicle dealer.
Determine whether rotated tires require tire inflation adjustment as front and rear
p o
sition tire pressure may vary according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification due
to the actual load on that wheel position. Some vehicles may have different sized tires
mounted on the front and rear axles, and these different sized tires have rotation
restrictions. Always check the vehicle owner’s manual for the proper rotation
recommendations.
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OTHER LIMITATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Failure to rotate tires as recommended voids the tread wear warranty.
• If tires are different size on front and rear of vehicle, and therefore can’t be rotated,
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he mileage warranty for the rear tires will be half of the stated mileage warranty.
• W inter tires must be used only in winter months, which are determined to be
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eptember 1st through April 30th of the following year. Documentation is required
showing date of installation and removal to maintain tread wear warranty.
ROAD HAZARD REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Most patterns sold by Nexen Tire are covered by a road hazard warranty that protects the
consumer against non-repairable damage caused by puncture, snag, cut, bruise or
impact break. Typical road hazards are nails, glass, potholes and other debris. Covered
tires will be eligible for a free replacement for the first 3/32 of an inch of original tread
depth, or for a period of two years from the date of purchase; whichever comes first. If
the DOT number on the tire is greater than two years from the adjustment date, an
invoice showing date of purchase is necessary. 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 THE ROAD HAZARD REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
• A tire that is damaged due to vandalism.
• A tire that is damaged due to an accident.
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A tire that is repairable under Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) standards.
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A tire that has failed due to commercial use.
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A tire that is damaged or failed due to racing or off road use.
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A tire that is damaged due to use of snow chains or studs.
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A tire that is damaged or failed due to irregular wear caused by mechanical issues.
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Original equipment tires on new vehicle.
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Tires transferred from the vehicle that they were originally installed.
CONSUMER’S OBLIGATION WHEN FILING CLAIM
To maintain Mileage Tread Wear Warranty and Road Hazard Replacement Program, the
consumer is responsible for the following:
• A ny claims must be presented to an authorized Nexen Tire dealer.
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Submit or present a copy of the original purchase receipt with documented automobile
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ileage at time of tire installation and of tire dismounting.
• S ubmit a tire rotation record showing that all tires have been rotated at least every
5
,000-6,000 miles (8,000-10,000 km). Tire rotation record is not necessary for
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leage claims when tire is within 2/32 of an inch difference of remaining tread depth