Product Warranty

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“Z” Rated Tires
When “Z” appears in the size description with the service description, the
maximum speed is indicated by the service description. Examples:
Tire Designation Maximum Speed
P275/40ZR17 Above 240 km/hr (149 mph)*
P275/40R17 93Y 300 km/hr (186 mph)
P275/40ZR17 93Y 300 km/hr (186 mph)
P275/40ZR17 (93Y) Above 300 km/hr (186 mph)*
*Consult Tire Manufacturer
For tires having a maximum speed capability above 240 km/hr (149 mph),
a “Z” may appear in the size designation.
For tires having a maximum speed capability above 300 km/hr (186 mph),
a “Z” must appear in the size designation and the service description must
include Y in parenthesis. Example: 275/40ZR18 (99Y). Consult the tire
manufacturer for maximum speed when there is no service description.
Consult your BFGoodrich tire retailer for maximum speed capabilities.
Although a tire may be speed-rated, no vehicle should be operated in an
unsafe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests
that relate to performance on the road, but are not applicable if tires
are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, altered, improperly
repaired, or retreaded. Furthermore, a tire’s speed rating does not imply
that vehicles can be safely driven at the maximum speed for which the tire
is rated, particularly under adverse road and weather conditions or if the
vehicle has unusual characteristics. BFGoodrich highway passenger tires
that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall have a maximum speed
rating of 105 mph (170 kph). Light truck highway tires that do not have
a speed symbol on the sidewall of the tire have a maximum speed rating
of 87 mph (140 kph). BFGoodrich winter tires that do not have a speed
symbol on the sidewall or tires with Q symbols have a speed rating of
100 mph (160 km/hr). Winter tires with a speed symbol have a maximum
speed rating in accordance with the symbol. The speed and other ratings
of retreaded tires are assigned by the retreader and replace the original
manufacturer’s ratings. IMPORTANT: The replacement tire speed rating
should be equal to or higher than the OEM tire speed rating. If a lower
speed rated tire is selected, then the vehicle top speed becomes limited to
that of the lower speed rating selected. The customer must be informed of
the new speed restriction and that the vehicle’s handling may be adversely
impacted. REMEMBER…High speed driving can be dangerous and may
damage your tires. AND…When driving at highway speeds, correct
inflation pressure is especially important.
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED
TIRE OR WHEEL
INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY VISIBLY
DAMAGED TIRE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
STRIKING ANY OBJECT IN THE ROAD.
WARNING
Road hazards and objects in the road, such as potholes, curbs, glass, metal,
rocks, wood, and debris, can damage a tire and should be safely avoided. If
your vehicle hits any such hazard or object, however, you should promptly
inspect your tires. If you see any damage to any tire or wheel, replace it
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