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• Tires worn out [2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining].
• T ires that have been retreaded.
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Tires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally installed.
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Improper storage.
3. WHAT IS WARRANTED
Tires that have become unserviceable for reasons other than stated above will be
replaced in accordance with this warranty.
If a warrantable condition is found, tires will be replaced as follows:
A) Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires (Other than Temporary Spare Tires)
When a tire becomes unserviceable during the first 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of original
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able tread depth or 12 months from date of vehicle purchase, whichever comes first,
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will be replaced with a comparable new YOKOHAMA® tire free of charge. During this
period, tires will be mounted and balanced without charge. Other service charges such
as tire rotation, alignment or applicable taxes are payable by the customer.
When a tire has worn past the above specified period for free replacement, the customer
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st pay for the cost of a new comparable YOKOHAMA® passenger car or light truck tire
on a pro-rated basis. The dealer shall determine this cost by multiplying the percentage
of usable tread worn by the current retail selling price of that tire at the time of warranty
replacement. The costs of mounting, balancing and any other service charges or
applicable taxes are payable by the customer.
The tire is covered by this warranty for the life of the original usable tread (the original
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ead depth down to the level of tread wear indicator bars molded at 2/32 of an inch or
1.6 mm) or for 48 months from the date of vehicle purchase, whichever comes first. This
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me period does not represent the expected service life for tires covered by this
warranty.
B) Temporary Spare Tires
When then original tread of a YOKOHAMA® Temporary Spare tire used in temporary
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ghway service on the vehicle in which it was originally equipped, is worn not more than
1/32 of an inch or 0.8 mm, the tire will be replaced with a new YOKOHAMA® Temporary
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are tire free of charge, without charge for mounting and balancing the new tire.
Additional service charges are payable by the customer.
Temporary Spare tires worn in excess of 1/32 inch or 0.8 mm but less than 2/32 of an
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ch or 1.6 mm, will be replaced and the customer charged 50% of the current retail
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lling price of the tire. The costs of mounting, balancing and any other service charges
are payable by the customer.
3. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
All implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of this written warranty.
All obligations or liabilities for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use or any other
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cidental or consequential damages are hereby excluded. Some states do not allow
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6. Do not use snow chains on your YOKOHAMA® high pressure spare. This could cause damage to your vehicle.
7. W hen the tread wear indicator appears on the tire, replace it only with the same type
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pare tire.
8. C heck the tire’s cold inflation pressure monthly and maintain at 60 psi (4.2 kg/cm2)
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ven when not in use. Do not inflate over 60 psi.
9. T he YOKOHAMA® high pressure spare tire should not be used with any other rim nor
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hould standard tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used on the YOKOHAMA® high
pressure spare tire rim on which the YOKOHAMA® high pressure spare tire was orig -
inally installed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
All tires require owner maintenance regardless of how well a tire is constructed.
Operational damages such as punctures, impact damage, cuts, incorrect inflation, etc.,
may cause tire failure and subsequent personal injury and/or property damage. Simple
operational and maintenance practices, as listed below, will reduce the chances of tire
problems.
Tire Inspection
Visually inspect your tires frequently for any tire damage such as scrapes, bulges, cuts,
nails, irregular wear, etc. resulting from operation. This must be done immediately after
any known or suspected contact with an object in the road, a pothole, road irregularity or
after severe braking. Refer these conditions to a reputable tire service center for repair
or replacement. Never drive on a tire if such conditions appear.
Tire Loading
Never exceed the maximum vehicle load limit listed on the vehicle placard, tire
information label or in the Owner’s Manual. Be aware of the load carrying limits molded
into the tire’s sidewall and do not exceed those limits. Maximum load can only be carried
at the maximum cold inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall.
Speed Limits
Regardless of the speed capability of your tires, never exceed lawful speeds or speeds
dictated by driving conditions.
Hazards
Objects in the road that could damage your tires should be safely avoided. These objects
include: potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood debris and the like. Unavoidable contact
should prompt a thorough tire inspection.
Air Pressure
Air pressure maintenance is critical to tire service life. Tire pressures must be checked
frequently when tires are cold (before operation, cool to the touch) and no less than once