Product Warranty

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STORAGE
Tires contain waxes and emollients to protect their outer surfaces from
ozone and weather cracking. 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 cracking 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.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
When using any temporary 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)