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be replaced free of charge with an equivalent KUMHO tire. To be eligible, you must
present your original invoice showing date of purchase. Tires not within 2/32 of an inch
of the OTD will not be issued a prorated credit. Tires that reflect damage due to continued
run flat or acute underinflation are excluded.
IV. 30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED TRIAL WARRANTY
Kumho Tire’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guaranteed Trial Warranty covers a complete set of
four Road Venture AT51 and Solus TA71 tires. If for whatever reason you are not
completely satisfied with your eligible tires, simply return them to the dealer where they
were purchased for replacement.
Limitations and Requirements
• T his trial warranty only applies to the original purchaser of a set of four eligible tires
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eturned within 30 days from the date of purchase and is non-transferable; any return
of less than a full set of tires will not be accepted. Original purchaser must present
their original sales receipt/invoice to their selling dealer at the time of replacement.
• T ires must be returned undamaged. Tires exhibiting road hazard, mounting damage,
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ehicle mechanical-related problems, repairs, improper inflation, vandalism, run flat,
racing or any tires removed from the original vehicle are excluded from this trial
warranty.
• O riginal purchaser pays the amounts due on a new replacement tire, less the amount
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f credit, including applicable taxes, mounting and balancing charges and/or the cost
of other services ordered.
• T ires measuring more than 1/32" of tread wear from original tread depth are excluded
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rom trial warranty.
NEW ON REAR/ROTATION RECOMMENDATION
1. Replacement of two tires: Kumho Tire recommends replacing all four tires at the s
ame time. However, when only two tires are replaced, the new tires should be put on
the rear. The newer tires, with deeper tread, may provide better grip and water evac -
uation in wet driving conditions.
2. T ire Rotations: Owners must continue to rotate tires in accordance to their vehicle
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wner’s manual or every 5,000 miles. Side-to-side rotation on "new on rear; two-tire
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placements" fitments will be acceptable.
V. CASING CREDIT
1. Casing of KUMHO radial commercial truck tires are warranted to remain serviceable through the second retreaded life for 66 months from the date of manufacture.
2. K LS02a, KLD01a, and KLT02e casing warranty is valid through the second retreaded
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ife for 72 months from the date of manufacture.
3. I f an examination by KUMHO shows that a casing of a KUMHO radial truck tire delivers
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nsatisfactory service due to factors within the manufacturer’s control, KUMHO will
give a credit toward the purchase price of a comparable new KUMHO tire in the
amount indicated in the Casing Credit table.
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DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. Slowly remove your foot
from the accelerator and hold the steering wheel firmly while steering 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 looks
flat or low, shows 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.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE
IS DANGEROUS
Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction.
If tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the tire decal on the vehicle (check
vehicle and/or vehicle Owner’s Manual for decal location) for the recommended
operating pressures. For replacement tires, the correct inflation pressure will be provided
by your tire retailer; if not, refer to the vehicle decal.
These inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However, do not exceed
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e maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
SELF-SUPPORTING TIRES. ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES, AND PAX® SYSTEM TIRES, AT
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OR ZERO AIR PRESSURE
The handling characteristics of a vehicle with a deflated PAX® System tire or Self-
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pporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire (whether front or rear) are not the same as those of a
vehicle with normally inflated tires. Avoid high speeds and hard cornering whenever a low
pressure warning is activated.
Even a MICHELIN® PAX® System Tire or Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire can build
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excessive heat when run underinflated for an extended period of time. The length of
time and distance a PAX® System Tire/Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire will
perform at low or zero air pressure will depend upon the severity of the event causing air
loss, ambient temperature, speed at which the tire is operated, and the conditions under
which the tire is operated (i.e. hard braking, cornering and other sharp maneuvers will
greatly reduce the length of time the tire can perform at low or zero air pressure.)
Continuous use of an underinflated tire may lead to sudden tire destruction. If a tire at
low or zero pressure begins to vibrate or cause difficulty in vehicle handling, remove the
tire immediately and replace with the temporary spare. If Michelin® PAX® System Tire/
Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the
vehicle owner’s manual for complete details on the low tire pressure warning system
designed to alert you in the event of a low pressure condition.
NOTE:
MICHELIN® SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES ARE TO BE USED ONLY IN
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NJUNCTION WITH AN OPERATIONAL, MICHELIN® APPROVED, LOW TIRE PRESSURE
WARNING SYSTEM. Otherwise, all provisions of the limited warranty are void. For a list of
approved systems, see your participating Michelin® tire retailer, or call toll
free:1-800-847-3435
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NOTE:
Some MICHELIN® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires can only be mounted on
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ecial SH-M (Symmetric Hump - Modified) wheels. These tires bear the special SH-M
designation, molded into the sidewall of the tire, next to the ZP designation. DO NOT
MOUNT A TIRE 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 UNSERVICEABLE AT LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE:
MICHELIN® PAX® SYSTEM TIRES ARE TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
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ERATIONAL, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), APPROVED BY THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR USE WITH THE PAX® SYSTEM. Otherwise, all provisions
of the limited warranty are void. For a list of approved systems, see an authorized PAX®
System retailer, or call toll free: 1-877-PAX TIRE or 1-877-729-8473
For all types of tires, consult your vehicle tire placard or owner’s manual for
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commended operating pressures. If the tires are purchased as replacement tires,
operating instructions for the low pressure warning system will be provided by the
manufacturer of that system. Recommended operating pressures will be provided by a
participating Michelin® tire retailer for self supporting ZP tires. Recommended operating
pressure for PAX® System Tires will be provided by a PAX® System retailer. These
inflation pressures must be maintained as a minimum. However, do not exceed the
maximum pressure rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURES IN ALL YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE,
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LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle handling and may
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use rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle control and
serious personal injury. Therefore, inflation pressures should be checked at least once
each month and always prior to long distance trips. This applies to all tires, including
sealant types, and Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires which are as susceptible to
losing air pressure as any other type of tire if not properly maintained.
UNDERINFLATION
It is impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by simply looking at them.
It is almost impossible to “feel or hear” when a tire is being run underinflated or nearly
flat. Tires must be checked monthly with a tire pressure gauge.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold, in other words, before they have been
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iven on. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires to heat up and air pressure to
increase.
Checking pressure when tires are hot:
If pressures are checked after tires have been driven for more than three minutes or
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re than 1 mile, (2 km) the tires become hot and the pressures will increase by
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proximately 4 psi. Therefore when the tire pressure is adjusted under these
conditions, it should be increased to a gauge reading of 4 psi greater than the
recommended cold inflation pressure.
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should have the recommended pressure listed by your vehicle’s manufacturer. This
information can be found in the vehicle Owner’s Manual and often on a placard located
in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door. If you
have a plus size fitment that requires a higher inflation pressure, your tire pressure
monitoring system will require re-calibration to new inflation pressure. Refer to your tire
dealer/installer of plus size tires for proper inflation pressure.
We recommend checking air pressure once each month, and before a long trip. Whether
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u have a full-sized or mini-spare, make sure that it is properly inflated as well. If the
TPMS generates improper monitoring or signals we recommend that you consult your
Owner’s Manual provided with your vehicle and follow-up with your vehicle’s
manufacturer.
TIRE SPINNING
Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the speedometer.
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cessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause it to “explode” from
centrifugal force. The energy released by such an explosion is sufficient to cause serious
physical injury or death. Never allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in excessive
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eel spin. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission
vehicles, may cause a drive tire that has lost traction to spin beyond its speed capability.
This is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the
vehicle engine to spin the tire/wheel assembly.
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high speeds, even with the
correct inflation pressure, a road hazard, for example is more difficult to avoid and if
contact is made, has a greater chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed.
Moreover, driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents
and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it
with the spare at once and visit a participating Michelin® tire retailer.
Exceeding the maximum speeds shown on the following page for each type of Michelin®
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re will cause the tire to build up excessive heat which can cause tire damage that could
result in sudden tire destruction and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one
or more tires experience a sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits
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d driving conditions.
SPEED RATINGS
Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of some Michelin® tires. The following table
shows the maximum speed corresponding to the symbol.
*Some V (or VR) rated tires may have a speed capacity greater than 149 mph (240 km/h).
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nsult your participating Michelin® tire retailer for maximum speed rating if your vehicle
capability exceeds this speed.
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Full-size Spare
Full-size spare tires (not temporary spares) of the same size and construction should be
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ed in a five tire rotation. Always check the inflation pressure of the full-size spare
immediately before incorporating it into rotation. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended pattern for rotation, or if not available, see a qualified tire technician.
Replacement of Two Tires
It is recommended that all four tires are replaced at the same time. However, when only
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o tires are replaced, the new tires should be put on the rear. The new tires, with deeper
tread, may provide better grip and water evacuation in wet driving conditions.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT
TRUCKS
Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as SUVs and light
trucks do not have the same handling characteristics as automobiles. Because of these
differing characteristics, failure to operate your SUV/truck in a proper and safe manner
can increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Modifications to your SUV/truck tire size,
tire type, wheels or suspension can change its handling characteristics and further
increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Whether your SUV/truck has the original
equipment configuration for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any of these items
have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and
obey all traffic laws. Failure to do so may result in loss of vehicle control leading to an
accident and serious injury or death.
TIRE ALTERATIONS
Do not make or allow to be made any alterations on your tires. Alterations may prevent
proper performance, leading to tire damage which can result in an accident. Tires which
become unserviceable due to alterations such as truing, whitewall inlays, addition of
balancing or sealant liquids, or the use of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates
are excluded from warranty coverage.
REPAIRS WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR MICHELIN® TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE
If any MICHELIN® tire sustains a puncture, have the tire demounted and thoroughly
inspected by any MICHELIN® tire retailer for possible damage that may have occurred.
A tread area puncture in any MICHELIN® passenger or light truck tire can be repaired
provided that the puncture hole is not more than 1/4 inch in diameter, not more than
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e radial cable per casing ply is damaged, and the tire has not been damaged further
by the puncturing object or by running underinflated. Tire punctures consistent with
these guidelines can be repaired by following the US Tire Manufacturers Association
(USTMA) recommended repair procedures.
TIRE REPAIRS
Repairs of all tires must be of the combined plug and inside patch type. Your MICHELIN®
PAX® System tires must be removed from the wheel for inspection prior to repair. Plug
only repairs are improper. A tire should be removed from the rim and inspected prior to
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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).
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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
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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
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he tires at recommended intervals.
• T ires on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States.
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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
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ehicle mechanical conditions.
• R acing, off road use and misapplications of tire to vehicle.
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Ozone or weather cracking on tires after 48
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her abuse, misuse, tire alteration, run flat.
• A ny tires worn beyond the wear indicators. Less than 2/32 of an inch remaining tread
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epth.
• F lat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock.
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Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism.
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Tire which DOT identification number and/or brand name removed intentionally.
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Loss of time or use, inconvenience or any incidental or consequential damage.
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Original equipment tires on new vehicle. See separate warranty, if applicable, in your
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ehicle’s glove box.
• T ires purchased as used.
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Tires used on Recreational Vehicles (For camping & Motor homes, etc.) or in commer -
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ial service.
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Scorpion Verde All Season Mileage Warranty
• A ll Scorpion Verde All Season tires produced in the year 2013 will be eligible for
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0,000 kilometers limited treadwear warranty for H and V rated, and 105,000 kilome -
ters limited treadwear for T rated.
• A ll Scorpion Verde All Season tires produced after the year 2013 are not eligible for
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ileage warranty coverage.
Road Hazard Policy For Run Flat Tires Only
Pirelli Run Flat tires are manufactured with technology that allows limited low-inflation
operation in the event of sudden loss of pressure. Pirelli does not recommend the repair
of run flat tires and as a result, Pirelli provides road hazard coverage on all Pirelli
produced tires that are manufactured with run flat technology. To qualify for Run Flat
Road Hazard coverage, a completed claim form along with the tire exhibiting the road
hazard must be returned to Pirelli through an authorized Pirelli dealer.
If a Run Flat tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or materials anomalies or
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ad hazard injury during the initial warranty period, which is one year from the date of
original retail purchase of the vehicle or purchase of replacement tires (purchase receipt
required) or within the first 2/32of an inch of the original usable tread, whichever occurs
first, the tire will be replaced with the same or comparable tire at no charge for the tire
to the owner. After the initial warranty period, if a Run Flat tire becomes unserviceable
due to workmanship or materials anomalies or road hazard injury, the owner must pay
the cost of 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. This Road Hazard Policy is not a warranty. PTI does
not warranty that a Pirelli tire will not fail due to road hazard and does not authorize any
person, including authorized Pirelli dealers, to make such a warranty.
Pirelli “Seal Inside” Technology
Select Pirelli tires incorporate “Seal Inside” technology, a construction designed to stop
the loss of air from a tire when punctured by an object. Providing the puncture does not
compromise the structural integrity of the tire, a sealing material layer prevents possible
air leakage in the event of a carcass puncture.
The “Seal Inside” technology is not designed or intended to be a permanent repair, and
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only meant to allow the consumer to go to a Pirelli dealer for an inspection to determine
if repair or replacement is needed.
Visit www.ca.pirelli.com for more information.
What Is Not Covered By The Warranty?
• Tires on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States of
America or Canada.
• T ires transferred from the vehicle on which they were originally installed.
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• Tires misapplied due to insufficient Speed Rating, Load Index, undersized or oversized tires.
• T ires damaged from improper mounting/dismounting practices, abuse, misuse, or
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eglect.
• T ire dealer/retailer services: mounting, dismounting, balancing, studding, tire rota -
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ion, or wheel alignment.
• M ileage warranty on tires fitted as Original Equipment (Pirelli brand tires supplied as
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riginal equipment on new vehicles).
• P assenger tires ( Euro-metric / P-metric ) used on commercial vehicles or used in
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ommercial applications.
• T ires in which anything other than air or nitrogen has been used as the support
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edium.
• T ires injected with liquid balancer or sealant or any other balancing material.
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Tires which have been modified by the addition or removal of material or any tire inten -
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ionally altered to change its appearance.
• T ires improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to Tire and Rubber Associa -
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ion of Canada standards, or with section repairs, or with a self-vulcanizing plug only
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patch only.
• T ires which have been recapped, or retreaded, or regrooved.
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Tires used in racing or other competitive events.
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Tires removed in multiples when only one tire can be claimed, or is suspect of a claim.
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Ride related anomalies after the first 2/32 of an inch of treadwear.
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Tires which become unserviceable because of tire operation in excess of tire/wheel
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anufacturers’ specifications and recommendations, including spinning.
• T ires which become unserviceable because of a mechanical irregularity in the vehicle
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uch as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers or struts, or
improper rims.
• T ires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while
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lat, underinflated, overinflated or abused during servicing.
• T ires affected by flat spotting caused by improper transport or storage.
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Tires which became unserviceable because of road hazard injuries (e.g., nails, glass,
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etal objects) or other penetrations or snags, bruises or impact damage, except for
those Run Flat lines/sizes specifically covered by the Pirelli Road Hazard Policy.
• T ires with weather / ozone cracking which were purchased more than four years prior
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o presentation for adjustment. If no proof of purchase date is available, the warranty
will be four years from the DOT date.
• S ummer tires that developed surface cracks due to use in low ambient temperatures.
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hese include P Zero Silver, P Zero Trofeo, P Zero Corsa System, P Zero, P Zero
Rosso™, P Zero Nero, Cinturato P1, Cinturato P7, Scorpion Zero™ and Scorpion Verde.