Product Warranty
STORAGE
Tires contain waxes and emollients to protect their outer surfaces from
ozone and weather cracking. As the tire rolls and exes, 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 at 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 specied 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 difculties, 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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