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WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY
•TIRE DEMOUNTING AND MOUNTING
Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may cause tire beads to break
with explosive force during installation of the tire on the rim, causing personal
injury and property damage. Follow the US Tire Manufacturers Association
(USTMA) installation and safety procedure for mounting and inflating tires. Tire
and rim must match in size. Rim parts must match by manufacturer’s design.
Clean rim. Lubricate rim and beads. Do not exceed the maximum recommended
pressure to seat beads on rim. Use remote control inflation equipment and infla -
tion cage.
NOTE:
• N ever inflate over 40 psi to seat beads.
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Mount radial ply tires only on rims designated by wheel manufacturer as suitable
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or radial tire.
• O nly specially trained persons shall mount tires.
• AIR PRESSURE
Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly, and
always before and during extended driving. Check tires cold (at least three hours
after the vehicle has been stopped and before it is driven more than 1 mile or
1.6 kilometers). Do not reduce pressure when tires are hot, use an accurate air
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essure gauge to check pressure and maintain it at the level recommended on
the vehicle tire placard or in the Owner’s Manual. Underinflation produces
extreme flexing of sidewalls and builds up heat to the point that premature tire
failure may occur. Overinflation can cause the tires to be more susceptible to
impact damage. Cold tire pressures, however, should never be higher than the
limit molded on the sidewall.
• LOAD LIMITS
Never exceed the load-carrying limits molded onto the sidewall of your tires or the
maximum vehicle load limit as shown on the vehicle tire placard, whichever is
less. Overloading builds up excessive heat in the tire and leads to early and/or
sudden failure.
•HAZARDS
Avoid running over objects (e.g., chuckholes, rocks, curbs, metal, glass, etc.)
which may possibly cause internal tire damage. Continued use of a tire that has
suffered internal damage (which may not be externally visible) can lead to
dangerous tire failure. Determination of suspected internal damage requires
demounting the tire from its rim and examination by trained tire personnel.
•WORN TIRES
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced by trained personnel when
2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread depth remain, as indicated by treadwear indi -
cators molded into the tread grooves. Use of worn-out tires (less than 2/32 of an
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ch remaining tread depth) increases the probability of tire failure. In most
states, it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32 of an inch of remaining tread depth.
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• SPEED LIMITS
Operating your vehicle in excess of lawful speed limits or the maximum speeds
justified by driving conditions can be dangerous. Excessive speed creates heat
buildup in a tire, leading to possible tire failure.
•SPEED-RATED TIRES
Speed-rated tires are identified by letters S, T, H, V, W, or Z as either part of the
size designation (e.g., HR), or part of the service description adjacent to the size
designation (e.g., 94H) and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tire
when properly loaded and inflated. However, even when properly loaded and
inflated, driving for prolonged periods at high speeds can cause tire damage and
possible tire failure which could lead to an accident. Original equipment
speed-rated tires must be replaced with tires of the same or higher speed rating
if the speed capability of the vehicle is to be maintained. Consult your Hankook
dealer for the tires best suited to your vehicle driving habit. Repairing of
speed-rated tires must be done in accordance with USTMA repair procedures and
is limited to one 1/4 of an inch diameter repair in the tread area.
•TIRE ROTATION
Rotate your tires for longer tire life. Front and rear tires perform different jobs and
can wear differently. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for mileage recom -
mendations and rotation patterns.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TEMPORARY TIRE
• A ir pressure.
Check inflation pressure as soon as practical after installation and inflate to
60 psi. The tire pressure should be checked monthly and maintained at 60 psi
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ile the tire is stored or in service.
• Vehicle restriction.
The temporary spare tire was specifically designed for your car and should not
be used on any other vehicle.
• Other restrictions.
The temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should
standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used with the tempo -
rary spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage to these items or other
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hicle components may occur.
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KUMHO TIRES
Kumho And Marshal Brand Limited WarrantyCongratulations! You have just purchased high quality tires from
Kumho Tire USA Inc. This limited warranty covers the KUMHO and
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shal brand of passenger and light truck tires.
I. WHAT IS WARRANTED AND WHO IS ELIGIBLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY
Kumho Tire USA, Incorporated Warranty Department, warrants to the original consumer
purchaser that all Kumho replacement radial tires either directly or through an
authorized Kumho dealer, and which are mounted on cars within the US, and becomes
unserviceable for any reason within the manufacturer’s control, such tire will be replaced
with an equivalent Kumho tire.
WHAT IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND HOW LONG
Should any tire manufactured by Kumho Tire Co., Inc. covered by this warranty become
unserviceable due to a material or workmanship condition during its useable tread life
(more than 2/32 of an inch remaining tread) before six years from the date of
manufacture or purchase date supported with proof of purchase for every passenger and
light truck tire (whichever comes first), and before five years (six years for KLS02e,
KLD01e, and KLT02e patterns) from the date of manufacture or purchase date for
commercial truck tires (whichever comes first), Kumho will do either of the following:
1. During the first 2/32 of an inch of the original usable tread, Kumho will replace suchti
re with a comparable new Kumho or Marshal tire free of charge. Applicable taxes on
the new tire and costs of mounting and balancing and any other service charges are
payable by the owner.
2. After the first 2/32 of an inch of the original usable tread, a credit percentage will be gi
ven toward the purchase price of a comparable new Kumho or Marshal tire effective
at the time of adjustment Applicable taxes on the new tire and costs of mounting and
balancing service are payable by the owner.
To obtain the credit percentage, please refer to Adjustment Credit Percentage
Table or utilize the following example:
R.T.D.: Remaining Tread Depth
O.T.D.: Original Tread Depth
If R.T.D. = 5 and O.T.D. = 10, the calculation is (5 - 2 : remaining useable tread
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th) ÷ (10 - 2 : original useable tread depth)= 38%
3. Temporary Spare Tire
During the first 1/32 of an inch of the original usable tread, Kumho will replace
such temporary tire with a comparable new Kumho temporary tire free of charge.
After the first 1/32 of an inch of the original usable tread, but less than 2/32 of
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(Continued)
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
WARNING!
Property damage, serious personal injury or death may result if any of the following
safety precautions/recommendations are not followed:
• D riving on any underinflated tire is dangerous and may result in sudden tire destruc -
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ion caused by excessive heat build-up. For replacement tires, your tire retailer
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ould provide you with the proper inflation pressure. Otherwise, follow the air pres -
sure recommendation found within your vehicle’s owner manual or tire placard in
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ur vehicle. If your replacement tire size is different from the original equipment tire
size, ask your tire retailer for a revised air pressure recommendation guide in order
to adequately support your vehicle’s GVWR.
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nce every week and always prior to long distance trips. Failure to maintain the
proper air inflation pressure may result in improper vehicle handling, and may cause
rapid and irregular tire wear, reduction in tire durability, loss of vehicle control, or
sudden tire failure that may lead to property damage, serious personal injury or
death.
• U se an accurate tire gauge to check tire air pressures. Always maintain the proper
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ecommended air inflation pressure in all tires. If there is an indication that one of
your tires has lost four or more pounds of air pressure, immediately look for signs of
penetration through the tire, valve leaks or wheel damage that may account for the
air loss. You should also have your tires inspected by a tire retailer immediately.
• Air pressure should be checked when tires are cold (before they have been driven), i
deally in the early morning. Driving, regardless of distance, causes tires to heat up
and simultaneously increase air pressure.
• N ever exceed the maximum inflation pressure for the tire.
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Never bleed air from hot tires as this may result in underinflation.
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Inspect your tires daily. If you notice any damage to your tires or wheels, replace
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hem with a spare and immediately visit any tire retailer for advice. Driving over
potholes, curbs, wood debris, metal, etc., can damage a tire and should be safely
avoided. Contact with such hazards requires an immediate and thorough tire inspec -
tion by your tire retailer.
• Always examine your tires for penetrations, bulges, cracks, cuts, and abnormal wear –
particularly at the tire edges – which may be caused by, for example, vehicle
misalignment or tire underinflation. Failure to properly control a vehicle when one or
more tires are underinflated may result in an accident. Use of a damaged tire may
result in rapid air loss, including sudden tire failure.
• An explosion of the tire/rim assembly may occur due to improper mounting. Only s
pecially trained persons should mount tires.
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no later than April 30th of the following year. Michelin® winter tires require
documentation of the timing of the installation and removal of the tires each winter to
maintain coverage under the limited warranty for treadwear.
An important reminder:
No tire manufacturer can guarantee you a certain number of miles from a given tire.
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iving habits, driving conditions, road conditions, and vehicle maintenance all play a
part in the tread life of a tire. If a tire does not reach the warranted mileage, and the
owner of the tires has complied with the terms and conditions of the warranty, Michelin®
will replace the tires as described under “How Replacement Charges are calculated”.
Temporary Spares
Michelin® temporary spare tires are covered by this warranty for six years from the date
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purchase or until the first 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of the original tread is worn off.
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te of purchase is documented by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no
proof of purchase is available, coverage will be based on date of manufacture. At that
time, all warranties, express or implied, expire.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
• R oad hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture)
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Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair
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Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other
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buse
• U neven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as
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heel misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) or
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re across the tread on the same tire)
• A ccident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism
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Use in commercial applications for tread wear; by this warranty for six years
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Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock
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The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon
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ioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or balancing substances)
• C osmetic ozone or weather cracking
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Use of Michelin® Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires without a properly operating
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ow air pressure warning system
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this workmanship and
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terials limited warranty will be replaced with a comparable new Michelin® tire, free of
charge, when 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25%
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less, whichever is more beneficial to the user) and within 12 months of the date of
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rchase. Mounting and balancing of the tire is included. You pay the cost of any other
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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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For Example Only:
• G auge reading of hot tire:.................................................. 32 psi (220 kPa)
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If recommended cold inflation pressure is: ..................... 30 psi (205 kPa)
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Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4 psi =................ 34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa)
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Therefore: add 2 psi........................................................... (15 kPa)
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heck cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. “Bleeding” air from
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t tires could result in underinflation. Use an accurate tire gauge to check pressures.
Never allow children to inflate or deflate tires.
FOR MICHELIN® PAX® SYSTEM TIRES/SELF-SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE (ZP) TIRES
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ECK INFLATION PRESSURES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING A LOW PRESSURE
WARNING
The PAX® System requires a functioning, correctly calibrated on-board vehicle tire
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essure monitoring system (TPMS) to monitor the air pressure and alert the driver when
a low pressure event occurs. Be certain to ensure that your vehicle’s TPMS is functioning
and is correctly calibrated. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual or your vehicle dealer.
Low pressure warning systems are designed to alert the driver to a low air pressure
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tuation in at least one tire on the vehicle. While your ZP tires are designed to provide
continued mobility in the event of an air loss, the sooner you respond to a warning and
take corrective action, the greater the likelihood that the tire can be returned to service.
Always visually inspect your MICHELIN® PAX® System tire and self-supporting tires and
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e a pressure gauge to check the air pressure in all four tires following any low pressure
warning. (Unless advised to do otherwise by the manufacturer of your low pressure
warning system.)
If the tire pressure is at or below 18 PSI, proceed to the nearest Authorized PAX® System
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tailer for PAX® tires or a participating Michelin® tire retailer for ZP tires or a
representative of your vehicle manufacturer if advised to do so in your vehicle Owner’s
Manual and have the tire demounted and thoroughly inspected for possible internal
damage.
If you are unable to see any damage to the tire, and the tire pressure is more than
18 PSI, reinflate your tire to the proper air pressure. See instructions for checking
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essures when tires are hot. When tires have cooled, check air pressure again. If any
tire has lost more than 5 PSI from the previous pressure check, have the tire inspected
at once by an authorized PAX® System Retailer for PAX® tires or a participating
Michelin® tire retailer or representative of your vehicle manufacturer if your vehicle
Owner’s Manual so advises. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the tire
and result in sudden tire destruction and personal injury.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS):
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that is
designed to monitor the pressure of tires mounted on your vehicle and sends a signal to
the driver if a tire pressure falls below a predetermined level. A TPMS should not replace
monthly manual pressure checks for all four tires and the spare. We recommend that you
manually monitor and check tire pressure inflation with a pressure gauge. Your tires