Warranty

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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
information placard that came on your vehicle, (located in the vehicle’s
door jamb, inside the fuel hatch or on the glove compartment door), for
the recommended operating pressures. For replacement tires, the correct
inflation pressure will be provided by your BFGoodrich tire retailer; if not,
refer to the vehicle decal. 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 PRESSURE IN ALL
YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT LEAST
ONCE EACH MONTH
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle handling
and may cause 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 before long
distance trips. This applies to all tires, including sealant types which are as
susceptible to losing air pressure as any other type of tire if not properly
maintained. Pressures should be checked when tires are cold; in other
words, before they have been driven on. Driving, even for a short distance,
causes tires to heat up and air pressure to increase.
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.
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