BFGOODRICH® TIRES
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SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your Tire Owner’s Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle
Owner’s Manual and vehicle tire information placard for essential safety and
maintenance information.
When service is required:
1. C ontact a participating BFGoodrich® tire retailer listed in your yellow pages.
2
. I f additional assistance is needed in locating a BFGoodrich® retailer, please call or
w
rite to the Consumer Care Department listed in this book.
You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich® tires. Still it is important
t o
register your tires in the event that we need to contact you. For online tire registration,
visit https://www.tireregistration.com/ .
TIRE DISABLEMENT SAFETY WARNING
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture, impact damage, improper
inflation, overloading or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire failures, such
as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment, may increase risk of injury or death
and/or property damage. To reduce the risk of a tire failure, BFGoodrich® recommends
you thoroughly read and follow the recommendations in this BFGoodrich® Limited
Warranty/Owner’s Manual, the vehicle Owner’s Manual, tire placard information, and tire
sidewall information regarding safety warnings, proper tire use and maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
CONTROLLING A VEHICLE WHEN A TIRE FAILURE OCCURS
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration, and/or the vehicle may
pu
ll toward the side of the failed tire. If possible, step on the accelerator momentarily to
maintain forward momentum and ensure vehicle control.
It is important that you DO NOT BRAKE OR ABRUPTLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator and hold the steering wheel firmly while
s t
eering 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 tires look flat or low, show 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.
WARNING!
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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A complete inspection and repair of your tire in accordance with US Tire Manufacturers
Association (USTMA) procedures should be conducted by a qualified tire service
professional. While the comprehensive procedures and recommendations for tire repair
are beyond the scope of this manual, a proper tire repair includes the following:
• The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete inspection, inside and out.
Some
damage to the tire may only be evident on the interior of the tire.
• The puncture injury is 1/4 of an inch (6 m
m) or less and must be within the tread area
as
shown in the graphic. This helps ensure long-term tire and repair durability.
• A patch is applied to the interior of the tire and the puncture hole is filled with a suit -
a
ble plug/stem filler. T
his helps ensure that the interior of the tire is adequately sealed
to prevent inflation pressure loss and prevents contamination of the steel belts and
other plies from the elements (such as water) in the outside world.
Additional notes about tire repairs:
• N ot all punctured or damaged tires can be properly repaired; consequently, they must
b
e replaced. NEVER repair a tire with any of the following conditions:
• W ear to the tire’s built-in tread wear indicators or to 2/32 of an inch (1.6
mm)
re
maining tread depth in any area of the tread.
• W ith a puncture larger than 1/4 of an inch (6
mm).
• W ith a puncture or other damage outside the repairable tread area (as shown in
t
he graphic).
• W ith a pre-existing, improper repair.
•
A ny tire repair done without removing the tire from the wheel is improper. The tire must
b
e demounted from the wheel and the interior inspected for damage that may not be
evident on the exterior of the tire.
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• Using only a plug/stem, or using only a patch, is not a safe or proper repair. A patch must be applied to the interior of the tire and the puncture hole must be filled with a
suitable plug/stem filler to prevent inflation pressure loss and contamination of the
steel belts and other plies.
• N EVER substitute a tube for a proper repair or to remedy an improper repair.
•
Tubes, like tires, should only be repaired by a qualified tire service professional.
•
Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using repaired tires. Consult your
v
ehicle Owner’s Manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer before operating a
repaired tire on your vehicle.
ASK how your tire will be repaired. ALWAYS insist on a proper tire repair.
Emergency/Temporary Sealant or Filler Repairs: A
n emergency/temporary sealant or
filler injected into the tire, such as by aerosol can or injection/squeeze-tube, is not a
proper repair and voids the tire Limited Warranty. A tire injected with such sealant/filler
must be replaced by a qualified tire service professional as soon as possible.
Speed Rating: T
he tire’s speed rating is void if the tire is repaired, retreaded, damaged,
abused, or otherwise altered from its original condition. Thereafter, it should be treated
as a non-speed rated tire. See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this manual.
Improper repair voids the tire Limited Warranty. S
ee “Limited Warranty” in this manual.
RFT (Run-Flat Technology) Tires: I
n addition to the above, there are recommendations
specific to the repair of RFT tires; see “RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology” in this
manual.
TIRE MOUNTING AND OTHER SERVICING
WARNING!
Tell the tire service professional if you have used an aerosol fixer to inflate/seal the
tire. Aerosol fixers could contain a highly volatile gas. Always remove the valve core
outdoors, away from sources of excessive heat, flame, or sparks and completely
deflate the tire before removing it from the wheel.
WARNING!
Removing and replacing tires on wheels can be dangerous. Attempting to mount tires
with improper tools or procedures may result in a tire explosion causing serious
personal injury or death. This is only a job for a qualified tire service professional.
Never perform tire service procedures without proper training, tools, and equipment.
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B) LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty applies to Falken brand original equipment passenger car,
temporary spare, and light truck steel belted radial tires bearing the complete
description and serial number required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This
warranty is effective only to tires for which claims are made within five years of the date
of production, based on the tire DOT serial number.
1. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Falken tires that are originally equipped on this vehicle are warranted against
any defects in the materials and workmanship for the usable life of the original
tread. The limited warranty terminates at the flush appearance of the tread wear
indicators at 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) remaining tread depth.
• Free Replacement - If a tire becomes unserviceable due to such defect within the
first 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the tire will be replaced free of charge
w i
th the same or comparable Falken tire.
• P rorated Replacement - After the first 1.6
mm (2/32 of an inch) of wear, a prorated
ad
justment credit will be given based on the percentage of remaining usable tread
depth, down to the remaining 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) tread wear bar indicator.
N o
credit is given if the tire is worn beyond the flush appearance of the tread wear
bar indicator (less than 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) tread depth remaining).
• O ut-of-Round/Out-of-Balance Replacement- Tires that are deemed to be
o
ut-of-round or out-of-balance will be accepted for adjustment during the first
0.8 mm (1/32 of an inch) of the original tread depth and will be replaced free of
c h
arge with the same or similar Falken tires (no labor costs will be covered). A set
of four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be accepted for out-of-round or
out-of-balance claims.
2. W HAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
•
Tires that become unserviceable due to road hazard damages (cuts, snags, punc -
t
ures, bruises, impact breaks, etc.) improper repair technique or materials,
i m
proper inflation, overload, irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective mechan -
ical vehicle components (brakes, suspension, wheels, etc.) improper suspension
a l
ignment, accident, fire, chemical damage, damage from chain use, racing,
off-road use, run flat, improper installation, vandalism, or abuse.
• T ires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has been removed.
•
Tires presented for a warranty claim by someone other than by someone other
t
han the original purchaser, or tires that were transferred to another vehicle from
the vehicle on which the tires were originally installed.
• T ires having a failure or failures caused by previous damages or repairs.
•
The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this warranty and will be the
s
ole responsibility of the tire owner.
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ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED TREAD WEAR WARRANTY:
1. To make a claim, the owner must present the original customer copy of KUMHO’s Mileage Warranty Card (printed in this brochure), which records the date of purchase,
name of purchaser, original mileage and identification of the vehicle to an authorized
KUMHO dealer.
2. T his limited tread wear warranty applies only to the original owner and is non-trans -
f
erable.
3. A pplicable taxes and costs of mounting and balancing and any other service charges
a
re payable by the owner.
4. T he owner must rotate the tires every 5,000
miles.
5. T he following are exclusions to the Limited Tread Wear Warranty:
•
Tires branded "NA", "Blem", etc.
•
Tires exhibiting uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in
t
he vehicle such as misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32 of an inch
or more across the tread on the same tire).
• T ires worn-out or damaged due to:
Improper inflation, improper mounting, uneven wear, overloading or off-road
driving, run flat or racing, accident, fire or chemicals, use on RV or commercial
vehicle, vandalism or gross abuse, defective mechanical condition of vehicle,
road hazard damage (e.g., irreparable cut, puncture, snag, bruise or impact
break) and lack of tire rotation.
• Original equipment tires on new vehicles.
6. F or staggered/split fitment applications (different size tires on the front and rear
a
xles), Kumho Tire will cover half the number of miles of the standard mileage
warranty since these tires cannot be rotated as recommended by Kumho.
III. ROAD HAZARD PROTECTION
Every KR21/ KU39/ KU27/ KU22 II/ KU31/ TA31/ TA11 steel belted radial passenger
tire that has been irreparably damaged due to a normal road hazard conditions (e.g.,
irreparable cut, puncture, snag, bruise or impact break) within the first 2/32 of an inch
of the Original Tread Depth (OTD) and within 12 months from the date of purchase, will
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with this limited warranty, or any other warranties, express or implied, including a failure
of warranty, or any claims arising out of or in connection with the marketing, sale or
performance of the purchased product, including but not limited to claims for consumer
fraud or brought under any consumer protection statute, but excluding claims for
personal injury or property damage, shall be finally resolved solely by arbitration, upon
election by either party, according to the formal dispute resolution procedures then in
effect of the National Arbitration Forum, or if the National Arbitration Forum is no longer
conducting such arbitrations, a successor organization thereto or such other private
arbitration service as you and Michelin® North America, Inc. shall mutually agree (the
actual authority involved, the “Arbitral Body”). The Arbitral Body shall decide the issues
submitted in accordance herewith, provided that all substantive questions of law will be
determined under the laws of the State in which you purchased the product at issue. You
agree that no claim subject to arbitration shall be arbitrated as a class action, or on a
class-wide or representative basis, or on behalf of the general public, or on behalf of
other persons that may be similarly situated. You agree that you do not have the right to
act as a private attorney general, a class representative, or to participate as a member
of a class of claimants with any claim subject to arbitration. You further agree that no
claim subject to arbitration shall be heard by a jury and that any judgment or award of
the Arbitral Body will be final and not subject to judicial review. All arbitrations will be
conducted as document hearings. Each party shall bear its own costs arising from and
associated with the document hearing with MICHELIN® the exception of the arbitrator’s
fee which will be borne by all parties in equal shares. If either party requests any
procedures beyond a document hearing, the requesting party will be responsible for all
fees, including filing and administrative fees, above and beyond the fees required for
document hearings. Any award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment and
shall be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrators will have no
authority to award punitive or other damages not measured by the prevailing party’s
actual damages, except as may be required by statute. Information about arbitration may
be obtained and claims may be filed at any office of the National Arbitration Forum or at
P.O. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
TIRE DISABLEMENT
SAFETY WARNING
Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture, impact damage, improper
in
flation, overloading or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire failures, such
as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment, may increase risk of injury or death
and/or property damage. To reduce the risk of a tire failure, Michelin® recommends you
thoroughly read and follow the recommendations in the Michelin® Owner’s Manual,
vehicle Owner’s Manual, tire placard information, and tire sidewall information regarding
safety warnings, proper tire use and maintenance.
CONTROLLABILITY
Controlling a vehicle when a tire failure occurs
If a tire failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel a vibration, and/or the vehicle may
p u
ll toward the side of the failed tire. If possible, step on the accelerator momentarily to
maintain forward momentum and ensure vehicle control. It is most important that you
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NEXEN TIRE
TOTAL COVERAGE WARRANTY™
(Effective February 1, 2016)
FOR STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES MANUFACTURED BY NEXEN TIRE
ABOUT NEXEN TOTAL COVERAGE WARRANTY
This limited warranty only applies to the original purchaser of new replacement tires sold
by NEXEN TIRE USA (as below Nexen Tire), and has been used on the same vehicle that
it was originally installed on.
This warranty applies to tires purchased after February 1, 2016. Tires purchased before
Feb
ruary 1, 2016 are subject to the previous published warranty.
The Nexen Total Coverage Warranty offers the consumer the following benefits:
Coverage for Defects in Workmanship and Materials
• Mileage Tread Wear Limited Warranty*
• Ro
ad Hazard Replacement Program*
• Ro
adside Assistance – Flat Tire Change or Tow Service
* M
ost, but not all Nexen Tire patterns come with a Mileage Tread Wear Warranty and/or
Ro a
d Hazard Replacement. Check each pattern for coverage.
For purposes of this warranty, the term “usable tread life” will be determined as having
at
least 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining evenly across the tire. If less than
2/ 3
2 of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains at any point on the face of the tire, the tire
wi l
l be considered past its usable tread life and subject to any and all conditions stated
below.
WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS
All Nexen Tires are warranted against defects in workmanship and material and will be
replaced 100% free of charge for the initial warranty period which is the first 2/32 of an
inch (1.6 mm) of original usable tread life, or within 12 months from the period of
pu r
chase, whichever comes first.
After the 100% replacement term expires and the tire is still within 72 months from date
of
manufacture, the amount of credit will be determined by the percentage of original
tread depth remaining on the tire. Under all circumstances, the cost of mounting,
balancing and any other service charges including applicable taxes are required to be
paid by the consumer.
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identified with a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on the sidewalls and must
meet specific snow performance test requirements. Pirelli Winter tires do not carry a
mileage warranty.
The information provided above is an overview of tire types. Tread patterns and rubber
c o
mpounds vary among the seasonal tire types and provide varying performance
characteristics and limitations based on your individual needs and vehicle specifications.
Summer performance tires are different than winter and all season types. To determine
which Pirelli lines carry a Limited Treadwear Warranty, please refer to The PTI Treadwear
Mileage Warranty Conditions and Mileage Warranty sections found in this document.
3. Pressure Recommendations
Recommended tire inflation pressures for your vehicle can be found either on your
vehicle’s tire placard or in your vehicle owner’s manual. Correct pressures are related to
load, speed and vehicle handling and are vital for even braking, maximum traction and
good tire life. Under no circumstances should your tire’s cold inflation pressure be less
than that indicated on your vehicle’s tire placard or in your vehicle owner’s manual or
higher than the maximum cold inflation pressure molded on to the tire’s sidewall.
Underinflation causes excessive flexing, deterioration of the tire and rapid wear of the
tread edges. Overinflation results in an uncomfortable ride, a reduced area of tire contact
with the road surface (i.e., smaller tire footprint), higher susceptibility to impact damage
and rapid wear on the tread center.
Inflation pressure must be checked at least once a month and should be checked only
w h
en the tire is cold or before it has been driven. Driving even a short distance
(1 kilometer or 2 to 3 minutes) causes tires to heat up and the air pressure to increase
a p
proximately 4 psi. In case it is necessary to adjust the air pressure in tires that have
been driven, the air pressure should be increased to a gauge reading of 4 psi higher than
the recommended cold inflation pressure.
For Example Only:
WARNING!
Driving on tires with improper inflation pressure is dangerous. These situations can
cause a tire failure, including tread/belt separation, even at a later date, which could
lead to an accident and serious personal injury or death.
Gauge Reading of Hot Tire: 27 PSI
Recommended Cold Inflation Pressure: 26 PSI
Desired Gauge Reading of Hot Tire: 26 PSI + 4 PSI = 30 PSI
Therefore: Add 3 PSI