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service charges and applicable taxes. When more than 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of
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iginal tread has been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to the
user) or after 12 months from the date of purchase, you must pay the cost of a
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mparable new Michelin® passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis.
The retailer will 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 in the
current Michelin® 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 any other service charges and applicable taxes.
Treadwear
A tire meeting the conditions for prorated replacement, which wears evenly across the
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ead, down to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an inch tread remaining) within six
years of the date of purchase, and before delivering the warranted miles of service, will
be replaced with a comparable new Michelin® tire based on mileage received. The
participating Michelin® tire retailer will determine the charge by multiplying the percent
of mileage received by the current actual selling price at the adjustment location or the
price of the tire in the current Michelin® 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 any other dealer services and
applicable taxes. Tires which wear out evenly before delivering the warranted mileage
will be replaced on a pro rata basis only if:
1. Y ou are the original purchaser of the tires, you own the vehicle on which they were
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riginally installed, and the tires have been used only on that vehicle.
2. T he tires have been rotated and inspected by a participating Michelin® tire retailer
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very 7,500 miles, and the attached Mounting and Rotation Service Record has been
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lly completed and signed.
3. T he completed Service Record form, Original Owner/Tire Installation Information
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orm, and the Original Invoice are presented to a participating Michelin® tire retailer
at the time of adjustment claim.
4. T he tires have not become unserviceable due to a condition listed under WHAT IS
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OT COVERED.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When making a claim under the terms of this limited warranty, you must present your
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re(s) to a participating Michelin® retailer. The vehicle on which the tires were used
must be available for inspection. Michelin® 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 service charges for normal vehicle
and tire maintenance.
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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
s y
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.
S
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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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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TEMPORARY TYPE SPARE TIRES
When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
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structions.
READING THE DOT
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (prior to August 2000)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (1990-1999)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXXX (after July 2000)
THE DOT
The “DOT” symbol certifies tire manufacturer’s compliance with US Department of
Transportation tire safety standards. Next to the symbol is the tire identification or “serial
number”. The first two characters identify the plant where the tire was manufactured.
The next two characters reflect the tire size. The following one to four digits may be used
at the tire manufacturer’s option as a descriptive code. The last three characters are
numbers identifying the week and year of manufacture. (Example: “O25” means second
week of the year of decade, eg.: 1995, 1985, etc.) For the 1990-1999 decade
MICHELIN® brand tires are marked with a triangle pointing to the last three numeric
characters. Tires produced after July 2000 have an additional digit to identify a given
decade. For example, 2800 means the tire was produced during the 28th week of 2000;
0 2
01 during the 2nd week of 2001. If the last digits of your DOT number contains three
numeric characters and is not marked with a triangle, consult a qualified tire technician
to determine the year of manufacture.
SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING SPARE
TIRES
The following recommendation applies to passenger car and light truck tires. Tires are
composed of various types of material and rubber compounds, having performance
properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire itself. These component
properties evolve over time. For each tire, this evolution depends upon many factors
such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure, maintenance etc.) to which the tire is subjected throughout its life. This
service-related evolution varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life
of any specific tire in advance is not possible.
That is why, in addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance by
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nsumers, it is recommended to have passenger car and light truck tires, including
spare tires, inspected regularly by a qualified tire specialist, such as a tire dealer, who
will assess the tire’s suitability for continued service. Tires which have been in use for five
years or more should continue to be inspected by a specialist at least annually.
Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only of their tires’ visual condition
and inflation pressure but also of any change in dynamic performance such as increased
air loss, noise or vibration, which could be an indication that the tires need to be removed
from service to prevent tire failure. It is impossible to predict when tires should be
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PIRELLI TIRES
PIRELLI ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT & REPLACEMENT LIMITED WARRANTY PASSENGER &
LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
What Is Warranted and Who Is Eligible Under the Warranty?
Pirelli Tire Inc. (PTI), 1111, Boul. Dr. Frederik-Philips, suite 506, St.Laurent, Quebec, H4M
2X6
, warrants to the original purchaser that all Pirelli brand or PTI private brand Original
Equipment and Replacement Passenger and Light Truck radial tires with a complete DOT
identification number and branded Pirelli or a PTI private brand, which are supplied by
PTI, either directly or through an authorized Pirelli Dealer, and which are mounted on
passenger cars, vans and light trucks within the US and Canada will be free from defects
in workmanship and materials. The Pirelli Original Equipment & Replacement Limited
Warranty is subject to periodic revision: see the Warranty section at www.ca.pirelli.com
for the latest version.
Original Equipment and Replacement Tires
Original Equipment Tires are defined as tires supplied as original equipment by the
ve h
icle manufacturer on new vehicles. Original Equipment tires are backed by
Workmanship and Materials coverage. The PTI Limited Tread wear warranty does not
apply to Original Equipment tires.
Replacement Tires are defined as tires mounted to your vehicle after the Original
Eq u
ipment tires have been removed. Replacement Tires are backed by both
Workmanship and Materials and PTI Limited Tread wear coverage as defined in this
document.
Tire Registration
Please request your dealer register your replacement tires, provide you with a
registration card, or go to www.ca.pirelli.com to register your tires on line. In case of a tire
recall, we can reach you only if we have your name and address. You must register your
t ir
es to be on our list.
What Is The Adjustment Policy And For How Long?
If a Pirelli tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or material anomalies 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 2/32 of an inch of the original usable tread, whichever occurs first, the tire will be
replaced with the same or comparable tire at no charge to the owner. To receive
consideration for warranty coverage, tires must be returned to a PTI authorized dealer.
Tire Inspection Personnel designated by PTI make the final determination regarding
qualification for Workmanship and Materials and Limited Tread wear coverage on tires
submitted to Pirelli via an authorized Pirelli dealer. If the tire is presented for ride related
anomalies the warranty period 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
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• The tires are worn evenly across the tread, down to the treadwear indicator (2/32 of an inch) at which time they are considered to be 100% worn out. There cannot be more
than a 2/32 of an inch tread depth difference across the tire.
• Y our servicing Pirelli Dealer has completed the Tire Rotation Record.
•
PTI Mileage Warranty does not apply to Original Equipment fitments.
•
Passenger and P-Metric Light Truck tires are not covered for mileage when used on
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ommercial vehicles or in commercial applications.
• M ileage warranty does not apply to Euro-metric tires purchased before July 1, 2011.
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For vehicles equipped with staggered size fitments (different tire sizes front and rear),
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he mileage warranty for the rear tires will be 50% of the stated mileage warranty for
that line.
• R un Flat tires will have a mileage warranty of 50% of the stated mileage warranty for
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hat line, not to exceed 50,000 kilometers, whichever is lower.
Mileage Warranty
Tire Line Kilometers
Cinturato P3000 135,000
P4 Four Seasons T 135,000
P4 Four Seasons H 105,000
P4 Four Seasons T 145,000
P4 Four Seasons H 110,000
Cinturato P5 T 135,000
Cinturato P5 H 105,000
P6 Four Seasons 75,000
Cinturato P7 All Season 110,000
P Zero Nero All Season 75,000
P Zero All Season 80,000
Scorpion™ ATR 80,000
Scorpion STR 100,000
Scorpion Verde All Season 105,000
Scorpion Verde All Season* (see below)
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How To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
The owner, when making a claim under the terms of this warranty, must present the tire
along with proof of purchase to any authorized Pirelli Dealer. Once tires are returned to
Pirelli by an authorized PTI dealer and credit has been issued, submitted tires become
the property of Pirelli.
To locate an authorized Pirelli Dealer in your area, refer to the Dealer Locator at
www.ca.pirelli.com .
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY PTI, APPLICABLE TO PIRELLI BRAND
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PTI PRIVATE BRAND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR REPLACEMENT PASSENGER CAR
RADIAL AND LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES. PTI DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PTI DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING
AUTHORIZED PIRELLI DEALERS OR CAR MANUFACTURERS, OR CAR DEALERS, TO
CHANGE THIS WARRANTY OR CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH
PIRELLI TIRES. PTI WILL NOT DO ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT IS STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY IF AN ANOMALY IS FOUND TO EXIST IN A PIRELLI BRAND OR PTI PRIVATE
BRAND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR REPLACEMENT PASSENGER CAR OR LIGHT TRUCK
RADIAL TIRE. ALL OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING ANY OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY ON THE PART OF PTI FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (SUCH
AS A LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE) ARISING OUT OF AN
ANOMALY.
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
d a
mages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
If further assistance or information is needed, please contact:
Consumer Affairs GroupMonday through Friday
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Eastern Canada 1 –
800–363–0583
Ontario 1 –800–828–2585
W
estern Canada 1 –
800–663–0148
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*For tires having a maximum speed capability above 149 mph, a “ZR” may appear in the size designation;
ab
ove 186 mph, a “ZR” must appear in the size designation, including a ”Y” speed symbol in brackets.
Other Markings:
P - As part of the tire size designation (e.g., P205/65R15), is used to indicate the tires
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ntended for service on passenger cars.
LT - As part of the tire size designation (e.g. LT235/75R15), is used to indicate the tires
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re intended for service on light truck vehicles.
M&S - Letters used to indicate a tire suitable for Mud and Snow and/or All Season usage.
X
L - As part of the size designation (e.g. P235/75R16 XL), is used to indicate the tire can
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arry more load as the maximum inflation pressure and load are greater than a standard
load version. (Also could be called REINFORCED).
2. Tire Categories
ALL SEASON TIRES (ALL WEATHER TIRES): Tires that are designed to perform in a variety
of road conditions in all seasons of the year. An all season tire will carry “M+S”, “M&S”,
or “M/S” designation on the sidewall. All Season tires may carry a Limited Treadwear
Warranty depending on line.
SUMMER TIRES (MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, HIGH PERFORMANCE, ULTRA HIGH
P E
RFORMANCE): Summer Performance tires offer superior handling, grip and cornering
ability compared to standard tires. They are rated for operation at higher speeds.
Maximum Performance, High Performance and Ultra High Performance categories each
have different performance characteristics, UTQG ratings and rate of wear depending on
line. Some lines may carry a limited treadwear warranty.
WINTER TIRES (SNOW TIRES): A winter tire is a tire with a tread design and compound
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de specifically for snowy and icy conditions and is identified by M&S, M+S or M/S
markings on the sidewalls. Tires designed for use in severe snow conditions are further Q
160 99
R 170 105
S 180 112
T 190 118
U 200 124
H 210 130
V 240 149
W 270 168
Y ( *ZR
) 3
00186
(Y) ABOVE 300 ABOVE 186
SPEED SYMBOL MAXIMUM SPEED
KM/H MPH