And Associated Brands WARRANTY MANUAL REPLACEMENT MARKET PASSENGER and LIGHT TRUCK TIRES Including 1
LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT MARKET PASSENGER and LIGHT TRUCK TIRES Including Tires with Run-Flat Technology WHAT IS AN ELIGIBLE TIRE Congratulations! You have just purchased quality tires from a BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, or ASSOCIATED BRANDS dealer (referred to in this section of the manual as DEALER). This Limited Warranty covers new BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, FUZION, and PRIMEWELL brand passenger and light truck tires.
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER This Limited Warranty does not cover the following: ROAD HAZARDS/MISAPPLICATION/ABUSE Tire damage or irregular wear due to: A. Road hazards, including, without limitation: Puncture, cut, impact break, stone drill, bruise, bulge, snag, etc. B.
IRREGULAR WEAR A. Uneven or unusual wear patterns, including, without limitation: Shoulder wear, center wear, cupping, or feathering. B. Tires worn more than 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) difference in remaining tread depth between any two major tread grooves across the tire. CRACKING A. Weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from date of tire manufacture, regardless of date of purchase. B.
• • • • without proof of purchase date. During this period, the tire will be replaced free of charge (including mounting and balancing). You may be charged applicable taxes, the cost of valve stems, and disposal fees. After the free tire replacement period, coverage extends up to (a) 5 years from the date of purchase—proof of purchase date required, or (b) 6 years from the date of tire manufacture without proof of purchase date.
90 Day Buy & Try Guarantee All Bridgestone brand passenger and light truck tires— except RFT/Run-Flat, Potenza RE-11, Potenza RE-11A, Potenza RE-11R, Potenza RE71R, original equipment tires on new vehicles, winter, and “temporary use” spare tires— sold in sets of 4 or more tires through an authorized retailer are covered by the 90 Day Buy & Try Guarantee. The DriveGuard, Potenza RE960AS RFT and Turanza EL400 RFT patterns are covered by the 90 Day Buy & Try Guarantee.
price for the replacement tire(s). The appropriate taxes, mounting, balancing, disposal fees, and other service charges may be added to the replacement price. • Rapid tread wear or wear-out is not covered under the Bridgestone Platinum Pact, Firestone Gold Pledge, or Basic Limited Warranty. See the Limited Mileage Warranty section of this manual.
FUZION BRAND LIMITED WARRANTY The Fuzion Brand Limited Warranty will apply if (i) all the “ELIGIBILITY” requirements listed in the Limited Warranty are met and (ii) an eligible Fuzion Brand pattern, size and load range tire becomes unusable for any reason within the manufacturer’s control within 5 years from the date of tire purchase (proof of purchase date required) or 6 years from the date of manufacture (without proof of purchase date), subject to certain exclusions set forth in the “What This Limited Wa
• There is no free replacement period. • Coverage extends up to 4 years from the date of purchase (proof of purchase date required). Without proof of purchase date, then 5 years from the date of tire manufacture. During this period, the tire will be replaced charging a pro-rated amount. To determine the replacement price, the percent of warranted mileage, based on used tread wear, is multiplied by DEALER’S then current selling price for the replacement tire(s).
two major tread grooves across the tire. • For tires used on staggered fitments (vehicles with different size tires between the front and rear); the front tires will have the full mileage warranty (if available) and the rear tires will have one-half of the stated mileage warranty (if available). • Tires with more than 4/32 inch (3.2 mm) remaining tread depth will not be accepted for Limited Mileage Warranty. Calculating the Percent of Warranted Mileage Tires with 2/32 inch (1.
4. 5. Calculate Percentage Warranted Miles. Percentage Warranted Miles = Projected Miles / Warranted Miles (from tables in this manual). Calculate Replacement Price. Replacement Price = Percentage Warranted Miles x DEALER’S current sell price. NOTE: This represents the price the DEALER will charge to replace the tire (The appropriate taxes, mounting, balancing, disposal fees, and other service charges may be added to the replacement price).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total Miles = 130,000 miles – 85,000 miles = 45,000 miles Miles per 32nd = 45,000 Miles / (10/32-4/32) = 7,500 Miles. Projected Miles = 45,000 Miles + (2 x 7,500 Miles) = 60,000 Miles. Percentage Warranted Miles = 60,000 Miles / 65,000 Miles = 0.92 or 92%. Replacement Price = $100 x 0.92 = $92.
Covered Tires and Warranted Mileage for Limited Mileage Warranty: Firestone Affinity Touring S4 Affinity Touring T4 All Season (all other sizes) All Season (CUV intended sizes) 50,000 Miles 50,000 Miles 65,000 Miles See table below Champion Fuel Fighter 70,000 Miles Champion HR 40,000 Miles Destination LE1 60,000 Miles Destination AT1 50,000 Miles Destination AT2 55,000 Miles Destination AT Special Edition1 50,000 Miles Destination LE21 60,000 Miles Destination ST 40,000 Miles Destination XT 50,000 Miles F
Covered Tires and Warranted Mileage for Limited Mileage Warranty: Fuzion Fuzion A/T 45,000 Miles Fuzion Touring Fuzion SUV 55,000 Miles 50,000 Miles Fuzion UHP Sport AS 40,000 Miles Primewell Valera Touring 50,000 Miles Valera Touring II 50,000 Miles PZ900 40,000 Miles PS830 40,000 Miles PS850 40,000 Miles PS860 40,000 Miles PS890 Touring 50,000 Miles Valera AT1 50,000 Miles 1 Valera HT 50,000 Miles Valera Sport AS 40,000 Miles 1 P-Metric sizes only REPLACEMENT WARRANTY FOR ALL
CONDITIONS and EXCLUSIONS To the extent permitted by law, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC disclaims all other warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any liability for incidental and consequential damages, loss of time, loss of vehicle use, or inconvenience. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
ARBITRATION For purposes of this arbitration section: (a) the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors, successors, assigns, employees, officers, agents and directors; and (b) a “Claim” is any pre-existing, present, or future claim, dispute, or controversy between you and us arising out of or in connection with this Limited Warranty, or any other warranties, express or implied, including a failure of warranty and the v
Customer, Vehicle, and Tire Identification Customer Name Address City, State, Zip Invoice # Date of Purchase Year of Vehicle Make of Vehicle Model of Vehicle Beginning Mileage Tire Brand ❑ ❏ ❑ ❏ Product Information Tire Size: Speed Rating: Tire Type: Mileage Warranty: Serial Numbers 1. 2. 4. 3. 6. 5.
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE Alignment Retailer Balance Date Rotation Mileage Inspection MAINTENANCE RECORD SM 6240014 Effective January 1, 2019
