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replaced based on their calendar age alone. However the older a tire the greater the
chance that it will need to be replaced due to the service-related evolution or other
conditions found upon inspection or detected during use.
While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10 years, it is recommended
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at any tires in service 10 years or more from the date of manufacture, including spare
tires, be replaced with new tires as a simple precaution even if such tires appear
serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on
an original equipment vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle), follow
the vehicle manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations, when specified (but not
to exceed 10 years).
The date when a tire was manufactured is located on the sidewall of each tire.
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nsumers should locate the Department of Transportation (DOT) code on the tire which
begins with DOT and ends with the week and year of manufacture. For example, a DOT
code ending with “2204” indicates a tire made in the 22nd week (May) of 2004.
REMEMBER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT
• CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH WHEN TIRES ARE COLD AND BEFORE LONG TRIPS.
• D O NOT UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE.
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DO NOT OVERLOAD.
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DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS.
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AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR EDGES OF PAVEMENT.
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AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
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IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE WITH THE SPARE AND VISIT ANY
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ICHELIN® TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE.
• I F YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR MICHELIN® TIRE RETAILER.
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AILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
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NER’S MANUAL CAN LEAD TO ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR AND/OR TIRE DAMAGE,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
If you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your local participating Michelin®
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re retailer listed in the Yellow Pages, or visit our web site listed below for dealer
locations. If further assistance is required, contact:
IN USA 1-800-847-3435 or write:
Michelin® North America, Inc.
Attention: Consumer Care Department Post Office Box 19001
Greenville, SC 29602-9001
or visit: www.michelinman.com .
