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surfaces. Deeper tread tires on the front axle can improve wet straight line
braking and stopping distance. If only two tires are being replaced, Uniroyal
generally recommends they be installed on the rear axle in the absence of a
tire service professional’s recommendation or consumer’s preference to the
contrary.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS OR SUSPENSION
ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as
SUVs and light trucks do not have the same handling characteristics as
automobiles. Because of these different characteristics, failure to operate
your SUV or truck in a proper and safe manner can increase the likelihood
of vehicle rollover. Modifications to your SUV or truck tire size, tire type,
wheels or suspension can change your vehicle’s handling characteristics and
further increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Whether your SUV or truck
has the original equipment configuration for tires, wheels and suspension or
whether any of these items have been modified, always drive safely, avoid
sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all traffic laws. Failure to do
so may result in loss of vehicle control leading to an accident and serious
injury or death.
TIRE ALTERATIONS
DO NOT DRIVE ON ALTERED TIRES.
WARNING
Do not make or allow to be made any alterations on your tires. Alterations
may prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage that can result
in an accident. Tires that become unserviceable due to alterations such as
truing, whitewall inlays, addition of balancing or sealant liquids, or the use
of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates, are excluded from warranty
coverage.
TIRE REPAIRS
DO NOT DRIVE ON IMPROPERLY
REPAIRED TIRES OR ON
MISMATCHED TIRES AND RIMS.
WARNING
WHENEVER A REPAIR IS NEEDED, IMMEDIATELY SEE YOUR UNIROYAL® TIRE
RETAILER OR, IF ONE IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE, ANOTHER QUALIFIED TIRE
PROFESSIONAL
If any UNIROYAL® tire sustains a puncture, have the tire demounted and
thoroughly inspected by a qualified tire professional for possible damage
that may have occurred. A tread area puncture in any UNIROYAL® passenger
or light truck tire can be repaired if the puncture hole is not more than 1/4”
in diameter, not more than one radial cable per casing ply is damaged,
and the tire has not been damaged further by the puncturing object or
by running underinflated. Tire punctures consistent with these guidelines
can be repaired by following the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s
recommended repair procedures.
Repairs of all tires must be of the combined-plug-and-inside-patch type.
Your UNIROYAL tires must be removed from the wheel for inspection prior
to repair. Plug-type repairs made on a tire that remains mounted on a wheel
are improper and can result in an accident. A tire should be removed from
the rim and inspected prior to repair. Any tire repair done without removing
the tire from the rim is improper and can result in an accident. An improperly
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