HIGHWAY AUTO, LIGHT
TRUCK AND SPECIAL
TRAILER TIRE WARRANTY
AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY
(EXCLUDES GOODYEAR®
UNISTEEL® RADIAL LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible for the benefits of this
Limited Warranty if you meet all the
following criteria:
• You are the owner or authorized agentof the owner of new Goodyear or
Dunlop® highway auto or light truck
tires or Goodyear Special Trailer (ST)
tires supplied as Original Equipment
on your vehicle or trailer.
• Your tires bear Department of Transportation prescribed tire
identification numbers.
• Your tires have been used only on the vehicle on which they were originally
installed according to the vehicle
manufacturer or Goodyear’s
recommendations.
• Your tires were purchased on or after November 1, 2018.
Light truck tires are defined as all tires
identified with the “LT” designation in
the sidewall stamping. e.g.
LT245/75R16.
Special Trailer tires are defined as all
tires identified with the “ST” designation
in the sidewall stamping, e.g.
ST235/80R16.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG?
FREE TIRE REPLACEMENT
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway
radial auto, radial light truck tire or
Goodyear Special Trailer (ST) tire,
covered by this policy, removed from
service due to a covered warranty
condition during the first 2/32" (1.6 mm)
of usable tread or twelve months from
date of purchase, whichever comes first,
will be replaced with a comparable new
Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge,
including mounting and balancing.
(Without proof of purchase the date of
manufacture will be used to determine
eligibility.)
ALL OTHER HIGHWAY AUTO
OR LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway
auto or light truck tire, other than radial
auto, radial light truck tires, removed from
service due to a covered warranty
condition during the first 1/32” (0.8 mm)
of usable treadwear will be replaced with
a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
tire at no charge, including mounting and
balancing.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
Any Goodyear or Dunlop temporary spare
tire removed from service due to a
covered warranty condition during the
first 50% of usable treadwear (1/32"
[0.8 mm]) will be replaced with a
comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
temporary spare tire at no charge,
including mounting.
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• Goodyear does not warrant or givecredit in any adjustment transaction
for any kind of material added to a tire
(e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing
substances) after the tire leaves a
factory producing Goodyear or Dunlop
tires, nor will it adjust any tire that has
failed as a result of adding such
material.
• Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condition of the vehicle,
improper inflation, overloading, high
speed spin-up, misapplication,
misuse, negligence, racing, use of tire
chains, improper mounting or
demounting, improper repair, wreck,
collision or fire.
• Road hazards (includes, but not limited to, punctures, cuts, snags,
impact breaks, etc.).
• Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Goodyear or Dunlop tires,
has been intentionally altered to
change its appearance (e.g., white
inlay on a black tire or regrooved).
• Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased more than four (4) years
prior to presentation for adjustment
or, if purchase date cannot be verified,
manufactured more than four years
prior to presentation for adjustment.
• Temporary spare tires used on vehicles used in racing and on
passenger cars in special applications
such as police pursuit service.
• Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires.
• Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
• Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible for any tread life
warranty consideration. • Cosmetic weather checking.
• Low tire pressure-monitoring system –
refer to vehicle manufacturer’s
warranty.
• Ultra high-performance summer tires are not recommended for winter use,
and tread or shoulder cracking on
those tires resulting from winter use
will not be covered under our warranty.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL
RIGHTS?
No Representative or Dealer has authority
to make any representation, promise or
agreement on behalf of Goodyear, except
as stated herein. Any tire, no matter how
well constructed, may fail in service or
otherwise become unserviceable due to
conditions beyond the control of the
manufacturer. Under no circumstances is
this warranty a representation that a tire
failure cannot occur.
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU
OF, AND GOODYEAR HEREBY DISCLAIMS,
ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF
ANY KIND IS MADE BY GOODYEAR OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED BY LAW.
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MAXXIS TIRES LIMITED
WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty applies only to
Maxxis brand radial tires installed as
original equipment on new passenger
cars and light trucks, and to Maxxis brand
temporary spare tires included with new
passenger cars and light trucks.
The Maxxis brand tires to which this
Limited Warranty applies are referred to
in this Limited Warranty as Tire or Tires.
New passenger cars and light trucks are
referred to as a Vehicle. Maxxis-
authorized dealers that accept warranty
claims are referred to as Maxxis Dealers.
Vehicle Manufacturer authorized dealers
that accept warranty claims are referred
to as Vehicle Manufacturer Dealers.Notice: Any implied warranty or
condition, whether statutory or
otherwise, including that of
merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, is limited to the duration of this
written Limited Warranty. Maxxis is not
responsible for loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle,
and/or costs of towing or transportation,
or any other consequential, incidental or
indirect damages. Some States (or
Provinces) do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty or
condition lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. Some States (or
Provinces) do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so these limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED
WARRANTY
In order for the Tire or Tires to be covered
by this Limited Warranty, all of the
following conditions must be met:
• The Tire was installed or supplied as original equipment on a new Vehicle.
• The Tire bears the prescribed tire identification number, as applicable.
• The Tire has been used only on the Vehicle on which it was originally
installed or supplied, and the
installation was in accordance with
Vehicle manufacturer’s and/or Maxxis’
recommendations.
• The Tire has been properly cared for, and reasonable and necessary
maintenance has been performed, in
accordance with the Vehicle Owner’s
Manual and/or this Limited Warranty.
• The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions.
• The Tire’s owner resides in the United States or Canada.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND
FOR HOW LONG
• Failures, defects, and malfunctionsdue to defective materials and/or
defective workmanship.
•
Ride problems, vibration problems,
and/or out-of-round Tires, if the Tire is
within the first 1/32” (0.8 mm) of tread
depth.
• Within 60 months from the date of your purchase of the new Vehicle, or at
least 2/32” (1.6 mm) of tread depth
remaining on the Tire, whichever
comes first, except if the Tire is a
temporary spare tire, in which case the
tire must be within the first 1/32”
(0.8 mm) of tread depth.
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REPLACEMENT OF TIRES
•If you make a warranty claim in
accordance with this Limited Warranty,
and the Tire
*is within the first 25% of
original, usable tread, or the warranty
claim is made 12 months from the
date of your purchase of the new
Vehicle (whichever comes first), the
Tire will be promptly replaced with a
comparable tire, without charge to
you (Free Replacement).
*If your warranty claim is with respect
to a temporary spare tire, the tire
must be within the first 1/32”
(0.8 mm) of tread depth, and the
warranty claim does not have to be
made within 12 months from the date
of purchase.
• During the Free Replacement period, mounting and balancing are free of
charge.
• After the Free Replacement period and Vehicle Manufacturer’s warranty
period, the credit of the Tire will be
calculated on a prorated basis.
• Remaining usable tread is computed as a percentage of the original, usable
tread. The credit amount will be
calculated by multiplying the Tire’s
market retail price at the time of the
warranty claim by the remaining
usable tread.
• Original, usable tread does not include the last 2/32” (1.6 mm) of
tread depth.
•
You are responsible for payment of
labor costs of mounting and balancing
and applicable taxes, charges for
services that you request but that are
not covered by this Limited Warranty,
and any shipping expenses after the
Free Replacement period.
• A “comparable tire” may either be a new Maxxis brand tire of the same line
as the Tire, or if the Tire is out of
production or unavailable, a new
Maxxis brand tire of the same basic
construction and quality, with different
sidewall or treadwear configuration. If
the same tire or a comparable new
Maxxis tire is available, and you
request a higher-priced tire as a
replacement, the difference in price
will be paid by you.
WARRANTY CLAIM
PROCEDURE
• You must present the Tire to a VehicleManufacturer Dealer or a Maxxis
Dealer.
• You must present proof of the date of your purchase of the Vehicle (car
dealer invoice). If you do not present
this proof, the warranty claim will be
considered only if the Tire is within five
years of its date of manufacture.
• You must present the Tire that is the subject of the warranty claim and all
service and maintenance records
required by this Limited Warranty.
• If there is no Maxxis Dealer or Vehicle Manufacturer Dealer near you, call the
Maxxis Technology Center at
1-866-509-7067.
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SAFETY MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Improper tire mounting and inflation
and overloading may cause serious
injury or property damage. Maxxis
recommends that you read and follow
all safety information contained in
the tire safety inf ormation section of
this booklet, vehicle placard in the
Vehicle and/or the Vehicle Owner’s
Manual. Information regarding safety
and maintenance also can be found
on the sidewall of the Tire.
Please also comply with the following:
• Check air pressure every month when tires are “cold.” Use an accurate tire air
pressure gauge. Do not reduce
pressure when tires are hot. Proper
inflation is essential. Under inflation
produces flexing of the sidewalls and
builds up heat to the point that
premature tire failure may occur. Over
inflation can cause the tire to be more
susceptible to impact damage.
• Never overload your tires. The maximum load capacity and
maximum inflation pressure are
molded into the sidewall of your tire.
Overloading builds up excessive heat
and can lead to early tire failure.
• Avoid damaging objects (such as chuckholes, glass, rocks and curbs)
which may cause internal tire
damage. Continued use of a tire that
has suffered internal damage, which
may not be visible externally, can lead
to dangerous tire failure.
Determination of internal damage will
require dismounting of the tire and
examination by trained tire personnel. • Improper tire mounting and inflation
procedures may cause the tire beads
to break with explosive force during
installation of the tire on the rim. 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 the
beads. Only trained tire personnel
should mount tires.
• Use of worn-out tires (less than 2/32” [1.6 mm] of tread depth) increases the
probability of tire failure.
• Excessive speeds create heat buildup in a tire, leading to possible tire failure.
• Maxxis strongly recommends tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,500 miles
(8,000 to 12,000 kilometers).
• The Maxxis brand temporary spare tire weighs less than a conventional radial
tire. The temporary tire should be used
only in emergencies and returned to
the trunk as soon as it is convenient to
have your standard tire repaired or
replaced.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Any time you see damage to your Tires or
wheels, immediately contact a Vehicle
Manufacturer Dealer or Maxxis Dealer.
If further assistance is required, please
contact:
Maxxis International - U.S.A.
1-866-509-7067
Or write:
Maxxis Technology Center
480 Old Peachtree Road,
Suwanee, GA 30024 USA
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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG?
This Limited Warranty covers all
Toyo/Nitto brand passenger car, light truck
and temporary spare tires installed as
original equipment on vehicles that are
sold and used within the United States.
ELIGIBLE TIRES
Your tires are covered under this Limited
Warranty if all of the following criteria are
met:
• The tire was installed on your vehicleat the factory as an original
equipment part.
• You are the original purchaser of the vehicle.
• You have always used the tires with this vehicle.
• The tires have been used for normal street driving.
• The vehicle has not been used for commercial service.
• You properly maintained and used the tire.
• The tires are not subject to an exclusion (See “What is Not
Covered?” section).
• You fulfill the warranty claim procedure (See “How to Make a
Claim” section).
Eligible Tires are covered under this
Limited Warranty for a period of up to
five years from the date you purchased
your new vehicle. Toyo/Nitto Tires will
replace it with a comparable new
Toyo/Nitto brand tire in the manner
explained in the “What Toyo/Nitto Tires
Will Do” section below.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following categories of claims:
Rapid Treadwear: Original equipment tires
are not guaranteed to last a specified
number of miles.
Damage from road hazards, (not limited
to cuts, snags, bruises, impact breaks,
bulges, punctures, stone drills, chips, and
scales) fire, theft, or collision.
Conditions arising from improper
tire/vehicle maintenance or use, not
limited to:
• Irregular or excessive treadwear due to: Incorrect inflation, overloading,
vehicle misalignment, failure to rotate
tires, and poor or defective mechanical
condition of brakes, shocks, and
wheels; or other factors attributable to
the vehicle or wheel.
• 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
competitive activities.
• Damage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based chemicals,
balancing substances, or flammable
gases.
• Damage from improper use of tire chains.
Tires with the DOT identification number
removed or rendered illegible.
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Improper mounting, balancing or repair,
not limited to:
• Improper tire mounting, or tire/wheelassembly imbalance.
• Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect
wheel size, water or other material
trapped inside the tire during
mounting, or failure to keep the tires
balanced.
• Damage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
Failure to meet conditions of this
Limited Warranty, not limited to:
• Any tire that is not an Eligible Tire.
• Any tire for which mileage and tire rotation records are not available or
verifiable.
• Any tire not presented and available for Toyo/Nitto Tires’ inspection.
• Any tire worn beyond the treadwear indicators (less than 2/32” [1.6 mm]
of remaining tread).
• Uniformity issues after the first 25% of treadwear.
Temporary spare tires that are used at
speeds over 50 mph (80.5 km/h).
Nothing in this Limited Warranty is
intended to be a representation that tire
failures cannot occur.WHAT TOYO/NITTO TIRES
WILL DO
For every Eligible Tire, Toyo/Nitto Tires will
do the following:
Regular OE Tires
1. If less than 25% Worn: Toyo/Nitto Tires will replace, free of charge, any
Eligible Tire when the original usable
tread is worn by 25% or less, and
within five years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new
vehicle registration or vehicle
purchase receipt, the manufacture
date of the tire, as indicated by the tire
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/Nitto Tires. Yo u a r e
responsible for taxes and all other
costs, fees and expenses.
2. If more than 25% Worn: Toyo/Nitto Tires will replace any Eligible Tire
when the original usable tread is worn
by more than 25%, and within five
years from the date you purchased
the vehicle new. If you cannot provide
a copy of the new vehicle registration
or vehicle purchase receipt, the
manufacture date of the tire, as
indicated by the tire DOT code, will be
used instead to determine if a tire is
within the warranty period. Yo u a r e
responsible for the prorated cost
of a replacement tire, mounting
and balancing costs, taxes and all
other costs, fees and expenses.
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Temporary Spare Tire
1. If less than 50% Worn: Toyo/NittoTires will replace, free of charge, any
Eligible Tire when the original usable
tread is worn by 50% or less, and
within five years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new
vehicle registration or vehicle
purchase receipt, the manufacture
date of the tire, as indicated by the
tire DOT code, will be used instead to
determine if the tire is within the
warranty period. Tire mounting and
balancing costs are covered by
Toyo/Nitto Tires. Yo u a r e
responsible for taxes and all other
costs, fees and expenses.
2. If more than 50% Worn: Toyo/Nitto Tires will replace any Eligible Tire
when the original usable tread is
worn by more than 50%, and within
five years from the date you
purchased the vehicle new. If you
cannot provide a copy of the new
vehicle registration or vehicle
purchase receipt, the manufacture
date of the tire, as indicated by the
tire DOT code, will be used instead to
determine if the tire is within the
warranty period. Yo u a r e
responsible for the prorated cost
of a replacement tire, mounting
and balancing costs, taxes and all
other costs, fees and expenses.
The original usable tread is determined
by measuring the depth on the tread of
an identical model of a new Toyo/Nitto
brand tire to the top of the treadwear
indicator bars (note: the original usable
tread depth will vary by tire model). The
prorated cost of a replacement tire
is determined as follows: [(Original
usable tread worn) ÷ (Original usable
tread)] x (Actual current dealer selling
price).
A comparable Toyo/Nitto brand tire is
the same tire, or a tire of the same basic
construction and quality, as the original
tire, as determined by Toyo/Nitto Tires.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM
To make a claim under this Limited
Warranty, you must:
1. Present your vehicle with the subject tire(s), to an authorized Toyo/Nitto
Tires dealer.
2. Complete and sign the Toyo/Nitto
Tires Limited Warranty Claim form
provided by the dealer.
3. Keep a copy of the Claim form for your records, and leave the subject
tire with the dealer.
Your claim will be administered in
accordance with the limited warranty that
was in effect when you purchased the
vehicle new.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
This Limited Warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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