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PIRELLI TIRE DOES NOT ENDORSE:
• T he use of tire sealants in Pirelli tires to repair, even temporarily, a puncture
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The repairing of V, W, Y or Z Speed Rated tires
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The repairing of Run Flat tires
12. Storage
Should you need to store tires after removal from a vehicle (as in the case of winter tires),
they should be stored in a cool, dry place. To protect your tires from damage related to:
heat, water, ozone and direct sunlight, it is suggested you place them in opaque,
waterproof containers (e.g., plastic trash bags).
13. Tubes in Tubeless Tires
Under no circumstances are tubes to be used in Pirelli tires marked “Tubeless”. This
includes tires that have been repaired. If the tire’s pressure retention ability has been
affected, so as to necessitate a tube being installed, the tire must be replaced.
14. Tire Valves
Whenever new tires are installed on your wheels, new tire valves of the correct type must
be installed. During your routine tire inspection, verify that all your valves have proper
valve caps. Replace as necessary, since the valve cap is also a seal against pressure
loss.
15. Tire Demounting and Mounting
Tire fitting is best left to professionals who have the proper tools and equipment to
perform the task properly and safely. Your tires should be mounted or demounted, using
Tire and Rubber Association of Canada procedures or the vehicle manufacturers’
recommendations. Your wheels should be in good, clean condition. Wheels should be
inspected for distortion, dents, cracks, rust and foreign matter, and be replaced as
necessary. NEVER EXCEED 40 PSI WHEN SEATING BEADS.
16. Tire/Wheel Alignment and Balancing
Tire/Wheel alignment specifications are issued by your vehicle manufacturer and your
vehicle must be kept within these tolerances. You should have your alignment checked
annually or whenever you notice any irregular wear or vibrations. Tire/Wheel assemblies
should be balanced each time a tire is fitted to a wheel. Tire/Wheel alignment and
balancing are important for safety and maximum performance and mileage from your
tires.
For more information or service regarding Pirelli tires, please contact your nearest
A u
thorized Pirelli Dealer. To locate an authorized Pirelli Dealer in your area, refer to the
Dealer Locator section on the Pirelli web site at www.ca.pirelli.com.
P ZERO, P ZERO CORSA, P ZERO ROSSO, P ZERO NERO, CINTURATO, SCORPION,
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ORPION ZERO, SCORPION VERDE, P3000, P1, P4, P5, P6, P7 are trademarks of Pirelli
Tyre S.p.A.
“Confidence Program” is a trademark of Pirelli Tire Inc.
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• Any tire which has been run with low air pressure or while flat.
• Damage due to abuse; vandalism; tire alteration; tire spinning; racing; or other
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ompetitive activities.
• D amage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based chemicals, water-based
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ealers, balancing substances, or flammable gases.
• D amage from improper use of tire chains.
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ires with the DOT identification number removed or rendered illegible.
Improper mounting, balancing or repair, not limited to:
• I mproper tire mounting, or tire/wheel assembly imbalance.
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Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect wheel size,
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ater or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting, or failure to keep the
tires balanced.
• D amage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
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ailure to meet conditions of this Limited Warranty, not limited to:
• A ny tire that is not an Eligible Tire.
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Any tire for which mileage and tire rotation records are not available or verifiable.
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Any tire not presented and available for Toyo Tires® inspection.
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Any tire worn beyond the treadwear indicators (less than 2/32 of an inch of remaining
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read).
• U niformity issues after the first 25% of treadwear.
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emporary spare tires that are used at speeds over 50 miles per hour.
Nothing in this Limited Warranty is intended to be a representation that tire failures
c a
nnot occur.
WHAT TOYO TIRES® WILL DO
For every Eligible Tire, Toyo Tires® will do the following:
Regular OE Tires
1. I f less than 25% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace, free of charge, any Eligible Tire when
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he original usable tread is worn by 25% or less, and within 5 years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you cannot provide a copy of the new vehicle registra -
tion or vehicle purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indicated by the
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re DOT code, will be used instead to determine if a tire is within the warranty period.
Tire mounting and balancing costs are covered by Toyo Tires®. You are responsible
for taxes and all other costs, fees and expenses.
2. I f more than 25% Worn: Toyo Tires® will replace any Eligible Tire when the original
u
sable tread is worn by more than 25%, and within 5 years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you cannot provide a copy of the new vehicle registra -
tion or vehicle purchase receipt, the manufacture date of the tire, as indicated by the
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REPLACING TWO TIRES
• When a pair of replacement tires is selected in the same size and construction as those on the vehicle, the two newer tires must be installed on the rear axle and must
be of equal or higher speed rating than the front tires. Generally, new tires with deeper
tread will provide better grip and evacuate water more effectively, which is important
as a driver approaches hydroplaning situations. Placing greater traction on the rear
axle on wet surfaces is necessary to prevent a possible oversteer condition and loss
of vehicle stability.
• W hen two new tires have been installed onto the rear axle positions, they are to be
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ept on the rear but rotated from side to side. This is recommended after installing two
new tires to the rear position, or if you discover significant tread depth differences
between the front and rear positions during rotation intervals.
REPLACING ONE TIRE
• Replacing a single tire on a vehicle can have an adverse effect on suspension systems, gear ratios, transmission, and tire treadwear.
• I f single tire replacement is unavoidable, it is recommended that the single new tire
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e paired with the tire that has the deepest tread and both be placed on the rear axle.
Placing greater traction on the rear axle on wet surfaces is necessary to prevent a
possible oversteer condition and loss of vehicle stability.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING
• Proper wheel alignment and balance are very important considerations for safety and getting the maximum mileage from your tires. You need to check how your tires are
wearing at least once a month.
• Y our vehicle may be out of alignment if your tires are wearing unevenly, such as when
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he inside shoulder of the tire is wearing faster than the rest of the tread. This condi -
tion not only shortens the life of your tires, it adversely affects the handling character -
istics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous. If your tires show irregular wear, have
y o
ur vehicle’s alignment checked immediately.
CAUTION!
In some cases, the vehicle manufacturer may specifically advise against replacing
fewer than all four tires. Always check and follow the recommendations in the vehicle
Owner’s Manual. For 4WD and AWD vehicles, even small differences in outside
diameter may cause drivetrain damage or mechanical malfunction.
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The letters “DOT” certify compliance with all applicable safety standards established by
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Adjacent to this is a tire identification or
serial number. This serial number is a code with up to 12 digits that are a combination
of numbers and letters. The last characters are numbers identifying the week and year
of manufacture. (For example, “1502” means the fifteenth week of the year 2002.)
The DOT requires tire manufacturers to grade passenger car tires based on three
pe
rformance factors: Treadwear, Traction and Temperature resistance. (See the
“Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)” section for more details.)
The sidewall also shows the type of cord and the number of plies in the sidewall and
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der the tread.
TYPICAL LIGHT TRUCK TIRE
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING (UTQG)
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) standards are intended to assist you in making
an informed choice in your purchase of passenger car tires by providing information
indicating relative performance in the areas of treadwear, wet stopping traction, and
temperature resistance. All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
• Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the t
ire tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. For
example, a tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government course as a
tire graded 100. It is wrong to link treadwear grades with your projected tire mileage.