Product Warranty

15
PROPER TIRE MOUNTING
Tire mounting can be dangerous and must be done by professionally
trained persons using proper tools and procedures as specified by the
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
Your tires should be mounted on wheels that are the correct size and type
and are in good, clean condition. Wheels that are bent, chipped, rusted
(steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may cause tire damage. The inside
of the tire must be free from foreign material. Have your tire retailer check
the wheels before mounting new tires. Mismatched tires and rims can
explode during mounting. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result in
dangerous tire failure on the road. If a tire is mounted by error on the
wrong-sized rim, do not remount it on the proper rim – scrap it. It may
have been damaged internally (which is not externally visible) by having
been dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway, resulting in an
accident.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted, have new
valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires must be mounted only on
wheels designed for tubeless tires, i.e., wheels that have safety humps or
ledges. Always utilize valve caps capable of containing the tire’s inflation,
should the valve core leak. The valve cap is the primary seal against air loss.
Each tire and wheel assembly should be balanced to ensure proper tire
and vehicle performance and to maintain tire warranty coverage. Tires and
wheel assemblies that are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a
bumpy ride, and irregular tire wear.
TEMPORARY TYPE SPARE TIRES
When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s instructions.
READING THE DOT
DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (prior to August 2000)
DOT XXXX XXXX XXXX (after July 2000)
THE DOT
The “DOT” symbol certifies tire manufacturer’s compliance with U.S.
Department of Transportation tire safety standards. Next to the symbol is
the tire identification or “serial number.” The first two characters identify
the plant where the tire was manufactured. The next two characters
reflect the tire size. The following one to four digits may be used at the
tire manufacturer’s option as a descriptive code. The last three characters
are numbers identifying the week and year of manufacture. (Example:
“O25” means second week of the year of decade, e.g.: 1995, 1985, etc.)
Tires produced after July 2000 have an additional digit to identify a given
decade. For example, 2800 means the tire was produced during the 28th
week of 2000; 0201 during the 2nd week of 2001. If the last digits of
your DOT number contain three numeric characters and are not marked
with a triangle, consult a qualified tire professional to determine the year
of manufacture.
80905.indd 15 6/30/16 4:10 PM