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Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle
is equipped with a collapsible spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver side door opening or on the
sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment tire should be repaired (or
re
placed) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Inflate the collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly installed on the vehicle. Inflate
t h
e collapsible tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the collapsible
s p
are wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the
originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the
temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the
vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
t r
ead life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
t r
ead life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by
a label located on the limited use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of
your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on
the limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the
rear edge of the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment tire at
the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control.
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DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manufacturer in
each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to
the
se grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tir
e life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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TIRE WARRANTY
Tire Limited Warranty And Adjustment Policy
When a tire is removed from service due to a covered warranty condition under a tire
manufacturer’s “Limited Warranty Program”, you may be eligible for a free tire
replacement or a comparable new tire on a prorated basis.
Certain conditions, such as irregular wear or tire damage due to road hazards, collision,
imp
roper inflation, intentional alteration, and misuse, are excluded from the Limited
Warranty Program. The Limited Warranty Program expires when your tires either wear to
a specified tread depth, and/or after a period of time from the date of purchase, as
stated in the Tire Warranty in this manual.
NOTE:
Refer to the Tire Warranty in this manual for specific information relating to the tire
m an
ufacturer’s limited warranty for the tires installed on your vehicle. If you have any
questions regarding the limited tire warranty coverage, contact your local authorized
dealer or your local authorized tire dealer.
Disclaimer:
THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED
WAR
RANTY PROGRAM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SPECIFIC TIRE
MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE.
THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS OF WHICH
CA N
BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT ANY
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOST PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF
REPUTATION, PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, COST OR LOSS OF ANY KIND. SOME
STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WARNING!
Refer to the Owner’s Manual online for complete warning information that could
prevent accidents, injuries and even deaths.
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Check Your Tires For Damage
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for signs of damage, uneven tread
we
ar and their general condition is important for safety. Impacts, penetrations, cracks,
knots, bulges or air loss always require tire removal and expert inspection.
NOTE:
All tire warranties are made by the tire manufacturer. Tires are not covered under your
Ne
w Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property damage may result from tire failure due to tire
damage and/or improper tire maintenance.
• A ll tires (including spare) should be inspected regularly by a qualified technician for
s
igns of wear, and signs of damage, such as puncture, impact, improper mainte -
nance, underinflation or overinflation and overloading.
• O nly qualified persons should repair tires. See US Tire Manufacturers Association
(
USTMA) established repair procedures at www.USTires.org for information on
proper repair procedures.
• O nly specially trained persons should mount tires.
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BFGOODRICH® TIRES
ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a BFGoodrich® brand passenger or light truck tire, you are
covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject to the maintenance
recommendations and safety warnings) contained in this booklet. To ensure your
understanding of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this warranty, please
read it carefully. It is essential that you also read and understand the safety and
maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this booklet.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
BFGoodrich® brand passenger and light truck tires, used in normal service on the
veh
icle 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 life of the original usable tread
is the original tread down to the level of the tread wear indicators - 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6 mm) of tread remaining. Date of purchase is documented by new vehicle
reg
istration 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 “How Replacement Charges are Calculated”.
NOTE:
Your vehicle manufacturer may provide additional tire warranty coverage over and above
wh a
t is provided by BFGoodrich®. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for further infor -
mation.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires Which Become Unserviceable Due To:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture)
• In
correct mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair
• Mi
sapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other
a b
use
• Operation without a properly functioning low pressure warning system, for Comp T/A® ZR
SSS tires
• Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wh
eel misalignment, a measured tread difference of 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) or
mo r
e across the tread on the same tire
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism
• Fl
at spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
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• The adding of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide for example, waterbase sealers or balancing substances
• O zone or weather checking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger And Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials
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 BFGoodrich® brand
tire, free of charge, when 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) or less of the original tread is worn,
( o
r 25% or less, whichever is more beneficial to you) and within 12 months of the date of
p u
rchase. The cost of mounting and balancing the tire is included. You pay the cost of
any other service charges and applicable taxes.
When more than 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of the original tread has been worn (or more
t h
an 25%, whichever is more beneficial to you) or after 12 months from the date of
p u
rchase, you must pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich® brand passenger or
light truck replacement tire on a prorated basis. The retailer shall 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 on the current BFGoodrich® brand 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 or any other service charges and applicable
t a
xes.
WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When making a claim under the terms of this limited warranty you must present your
tire(s), your vehicle, and your original invoice to a participating BFGoodrich® brand tire
retailer. BFGoodrich® brand 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 any service charges for normal vehicle and
tire maintenance.
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 BFGoodrich® brand
a c
cepts no responsibility for loss of, or damage to, tires which are in the custody or
control of a BFGoodrich® 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
i n
spection. Tires accepted for claim become the property of Michelin North America Inc.
No BFGoodrich® brand representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make or
i m
ply any representation, promise or agreement, which in any way varies from the terms
of this limited warranty. This limited warranty applies only in the United States and Canada.
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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 BFGoodrich® tire retailer listed in your yellow pages.
2
. I f additional assistance is needed in locating a BFGoodrich® retailer, please call or
w
rite to the Consumer Care Department listed in this book.
You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich® tires. Still it is important
t o
register your tires in the event that we need to contact you. For online tire registration,
visit https://www.tireregistration.com/ .
TIRE DISABLEMENT SAFETY WARNING
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture, impact damage, improper
inflation, overloading or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire failures, such
as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment, may increase risk of injury or death
and/or property damage. To reduce the risk of a tire failure, BFGoodrich® recommends
you thoroughly read and follow the recommendations in this BFGoodrich® Limited
Warranty/Owner’s Manual, the vehicle Owner’s Manual, tire placard information, and tire
sidewall information regarding safety warnings, proper tire use and maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING A VEHICLE WHEN A TIRE FAILURE OCCURS
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration, and/or the vehicle may
pu
ll toward the side of the failed tire. If possible, step on the accelerator momentarily to
maintain forward momentum and ensure vehicle control.
It is important that you DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator and hold the steering wheel firmly while
s t
eering 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 tires look flat or low, show 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.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.