Product Warranty

STORAGE

Tires contain waxes and emollients to protect their outer surfaces from ozone

and weather checking. As the tire rolls and flexes, the waxes and emollients

continually migrate to the surface, replenishing this protection throughout

the normal use of the tire. Consequently, when tires sit outdoors, unused for

long periods of time (a month or more) their surfaces become dry and more

susceptible to ozone and weather checking and the casing becomes

susceptible to flat spotting. For this reason, tires should always be

stored in a cool, dry, clean, indoor environment. If storage is

for one month or more, eliminate the weight from the tires by

raising the vehicle or by removing the tires from the vehicle.

Failure to store tires in accordance with these instructions

could result in damage to your tires or premature aging of the

tires and sudden tire failure. When tires are stored, be sure they are

placed away from sources of heat and ozone such as hot pipes and electric

generators. Be sure that surfaces on which tires are stored are clean and

free from grease, gasoline or other substances which could deteriorate the

rubber. (Tires exposed to these materials during storage or

driving could be subject to sudden failure.)

FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Tire changing 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 of correct size and type and

which 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 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.

Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted,

have new valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires

must only be mounted on wheels designed for tubeless

tires i.e., wheels which have safety humps or ledges.

It is recommended that you have your tires and wheels balanced. Tires and

wheels which are not balanced may cause steering difficulties, a bumpy

ride, and irregular tire wear.

Be sure that all your valves have suitable valve caps. The

valve cap is the primary seal against air loss.

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