TIRE MAINTENANCE, SAFETY and WARRANTY MANUAL

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REPLACEMENT MARKET PASSENGER and LIGHT TRUCK TIRES Including

Tires with Run-Flat Technology Effective December 2016 Congratulations! You have just purchased quality tires from a BRIDGESTONE dealer. TIR

To ensure optimum tire performance and reduce the risk of . Tire a tire failure, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Inflate inch strongly recommends you read and follow all maintenance Check your tire pressure monthly. Addit and safety information contained in this manual. In addi- ture d tion, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. CONTENTS Tire Care Basics: Infl ate. Rotate. Evaluate...... 3 Tire Maintenance and Safety Information ...... 8 Tire Failure While Driving ...... 8 Rotate. es as recommended Tire Infl ation Pressure ...... 8 Tips For Safe Tire Infl ation ...... 10 by the vehicle manufacturer or Tips For Safe Loading ...... 11 every 5,000 miles. Tire Damage, Inspection and Service Life ...... 11 Tire Manufacture Date ...... 13 Tire Repairs ...... 13 Tire Mounting and Other Servicing ...... 15 High Performance, Low Aspect Ratio Tires ...... 16 Winter Tires ...... 16 High Speed Driving ...... 17 Tire Speed Ratings ...... 17 Evaluate. Tire Spinning ...... 19 Routinely look for signs of tread Radial Tire Rotation ...... 19 Tire Replacement and Tire Mixing ...... 20 wear or damage. Your Spare Tire ...... 21 Tire Storage ...... 22 Tire Service Customer Satisfaction ...... 22 Tire Registration ...... 22 RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology ...... 23 TIRE CARE RFT Infl ation Pressure ...... 23 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 23 Run-Flat or Low Tire Pressure Operation ...... 24 Distance—How Far You Can Drive ...... 25 BASICS Special Service and Repair Issues ...... 25 Just Reference Information ...... 27 actua Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 27 Quick Reference Guide to so re Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 29 Limited Warranty ...... 30 Maintenance for All Tires, Customer, Vehicle, and Tire Identification ...... 31 Including the Spare. Recommended Inflation Pressure ...... Back Cover Tire Maintenance Record ...... Back Cover

2 3 4 Congratulations! You have just purchased quality tires from a BRIDGESTONE dealer. TIR

To ensure optimum tire performance and reduce the risk of . Tire a tire failure, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Inflate inch strongly recommends you read and follow all maintenance Check your tire pressure monthly. Addit and safety information contained in this manual. In addi- ture d tion, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. CONTENTS Tire Care Basics: Inflate. Rotate. Evaluate. Tire Maintenance and Safety Information Tire Failure While Driving Rotate. Rotate your tires as recommended Tire Inflation Pressure Tips For Safe Tire Inflation by the vehicle manufacturer or Tips For Safe Loading every 5,000 miles. Tire Damage, Inspection and Service Life Tire Manufacture Date Tire Repairs Tire Mounting and Other Servicing High Performance, Low Aspect Ratio Tires Winter Tires High Speed Driving Tire Speed Ratings Evaluate. Tire Spinning Routinely look for signs of tread Radial Tire Rotation Tire Replacement and Tire Mixing wear or damage. Your Spare Tire Tire Storage Tire Service Customer Satisfaction Tire Registration RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology TIRE CARE RFT Inflation Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Run-Flat or Low Tire Pressure Operation Distance—How Far You Can Drive BASICS Special Service and Repair Issues Just Reference Information actua Tire Sidewall Labeling Quick Reference Guide to so re Uniform Tire Quality Grading Limited Warranty Maintenance for All Tires, Customer, Vehicle, and Tire Identification Including the Spare. Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Maintenance Record

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6 ded TIR ly TIRE PRESSURE—MONTHLY TIRE ROTATION or CHECK For maximum mileage, rotate your tires SA according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations (consult your vehicle Any t For accuracy, check your inﬂation pressur as a r owner’s manual), or if not provided, rotate tion, with a tire gauge when tires are cold. Driv- every 5,000 miles using a rotation pattern ing heats up tires and makes the reading incorrect. misus such as below (see “Radial Tire Rotation” seriou in this manual). a) Remove tire valve cap. Serio ure. bulge your have servic

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TIR Tires Shoulder wear Center Wear tively (have inspected) (have inspected) passe e) Replace valve cap. accel turer Place a penny in the tire moun tread grooves as shown. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, the tire is worn out and needs to be replaced. 7 TIRE MAINTENANCE and SAFETY WARNING SAFETY INFORMATION ation pressure is dangerous. s • Under-ination causes excessive tire heat build-up and Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use internal structural damage. as a result of punctures, impact damage, improper in a- • Over-ination makes it more likely for tires to be cut, ate tion, overloading, or other conditions resulting from use or punctured, or broken by sudden impact. ern misuse. Tire failure may create a risk of property damage, n” serious personal injury or death. ated later) - which could lead to serious personal SAFETY WARNING ’s manual for the recommended ination pressures. Serious personal injury or death may result from a tire failure. Many tire failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, ation pressure may bulges or irregular wear. If a vibration occurs while driving Figur your vehicle or you notice a bump, bulge or irregular wear, have your tires and vehicle evaluated by a quali ed tire Maxi • Adversely affect vehicle ride and handling. service professional. This • Reduce tire tread wear. tire o • Affect fuel economy. To reduce the risk of tire failure, Bridgestone Ameri- press cas Tire Operations, LLC strongly recommends you mum manu read and follow all safety information contained in this , mileage, and economy: manual. In addition, we recommend periodic inspection to yo vehic and maintenance, if necessary, by a quali ed tire service • Always keep the vehicle manufacturer’s recom- professional. other K mended ination pressure in all your tires, including appli the spare. may TIRE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING • Check their pressure monthly and before long trips or that s carrying extra weight. refer SAFETY WARNING tire in It is not often that a properly maintained tire will “blow our vehicle’s tire information placard and/or owner’s manu out” while you are driving. More commonly, if in ation ation pres- pressure is lost, it will be gradual. If you do experience a sure for all your tires, including the spare. Examples of Diffe blowout or sudden tire failure, the following information Your placard may For s should be helpful: ferently and have different tire and loading information p • When the failure occurs, you may hear a loud noise, feel tion than that shown in either of the gures. You must show a vibration, and/or the vehicle may pull toward the side ’s-side door edge or door jamb area durin the actual placard that applies to your vehicle. For ar of the failed tire. • DO NOT abruptly brake or turn. Press • Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, hold the ’s manual or ask a der n steering wheel  rmly, and steer to maintain your lane ed tire service professional. 10°F position. or oth • Once the vehicle has slowed, apply the brakes gently. If a ti • Gradually pull over to the shoulder and come to a stop, as check far off the road as possible.

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE TIP Tires need proper ination pressure to operate effec- tively and perform as intended. Tires carry the vehicle, passenger, and cargo loads and transmit the braking, In at acceleration, and turning forces. The vehicle manufac- could turer recommends the ination pressures for the tires seriou mounted on your vehicle. it is s Figure 1: EXAMPLE—Tire and Loading Information Placard • Ch mo Be 9 10 9 • Check ination pressure when the tires are “cold.” Tires are considered “cold” when the vehicle has been parked rous. for three hours or more, or if the vehicle has been driven Drivi nd less than a mile (1.6 km) at moderate speed. can s • Never release pressure from a hot tire in order to reach Have t, the recommended cold tire pressure. Normal driv- servic ing causes tires to run hotter and ination pressure to increase. If you reduce ination pressure when your tires You s is are hot, you may dangerously under-inate your tires. throu onal • If it is necessary to adjust ination pressure when your odica card tires are “hot,” set their pressure to 4 psi (28 kPa) above when sures. the recommended cold ination pressure. Recheck the interv ination pressure when the tires are cold. the fo may Figure 2: EXAMPLE—Tire Information Placard • If your tires lose more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, the tire, the valve, or wheel may be damaged. Consult a • Aft Maximum Pressure Indicated on the Tire Sidewall: qualied tire service professional for an inspection. qua This is the maximum permissible in ation pressure for the • Use valve caps to keep the valves clear of debris and to insp tire only. The vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire help guard against ination pressure loss. visi pressures may be lower than, or the same as, the maxi- wit mum pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. The vehicle • Ins r tire manufacturer’s speci cation of tire pressure is limited trea to your particular vehicle and takes into account your a se vehicle’s load, ride, and handling characteristics, among SAFETY WARNING unu other criteria. Since there may be several possible vehicle - tire ing applications for a given tire size, a vehicle manufacturer rem may choose a different in ation pressure speci cation for This can cause a tire failure - • Ins ps or that same size tire on a different vehicle. Therefore, always is w refer to the in ation pressure speci cations on the vehicle or l tire information placard and/or in your vehicle owner’s cation label, and owner’s manual for the rec- pos manual. ommended vehicle load limits and loading recommendations. imm res- • Ins f Different Tire Pressures for the Front and Rear Tires: Always keep the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended the may For some vehicles, the recommended front and rear in a- ation pressure in all your tires, including the spare. wit orma- tion pressures may be different (such as in the example - pro shown in Figure 2). Make sure you take this into account • Ins a during in ation pressure checks and when rotating tires. wh For • Do ma- Pressure Loss: Tires can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) per month un- sk a der normal conditions and can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) for every WR) of your Tire 10°F (5.6°C) temperature drop. A puncture, leaking valve, Make or other damage could also cause in ation pressure loss. ’s manual for load recommen- regul If a tire loses more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, have it dations and special instructions (such as for trailer/towing if the checked by a quali ed tire service professional. condi than new t TIPS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION SIZE over VICE LIFE repla SAFETY WARNING this m In ating an unsecured tire is dangerous. If it bursts, it could be hurled into the air with explosive force resulting in The 1 serious personal injury or death. Never in ate a tire unless indic it is secured to the vehicle or a tire mounting machine. tires w n tions • Check your tire pressures, including your spare tire, overl monthly and before long trips or carrying extra weight. or mi Be sure to use an accurate pressure gauge. unser 10 11 12 • Check in ation pressure when the tires are “cold.” Tires are considered “cold” when the vehicle has been parked rous. for three hours or more, or if the vehicle has been driven Drivi nd less than a mile (1.6 km) at moderate speed. can s • Never release pressure from a hot tire in order to reach Have t, the recommended cold tire pressure. Normal driv- servic ing causes tires to run hotter and in ation pressure to increase. If you reduce in ation pressure when your tires You s is are hot, you may dangerously under-in ate your tires. throu onal • If it is necessary to adjust in ation pressure when your odica card tires are “hot,” set their pressure to 4 psi (28 kPa) above when sures. the recommended cold in ation pressure. Recheck the interv in ation pressure when the tires are cold. the fo may Figure 2: EXAMPLE—Tire Information Placard • If your tires lose more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, the tire, the valve, or wheel may be damaged. Consult a • Aft Maximum Pressure Indicated on the Tire Sidewall: quali ed tire service professional for an inspection. qua This is the maximum permissible ination pressure for the • Use valve caps to keep the valves clear of debris and to insp tire only. The vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire help guard against in ation pressure loss. visi pressures may be lower than, or the same as, the maxi- wit mum pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. The vehicle • Ins r tire manufacturer’s specication of tire pressure is limited TIPS FOR SAFE LOADING trea to your particular vehicle and takes into account your a se vehicle’s load, ride, and handling characteristics, among SAFETY WARNING unu other criteria. Since there may be several possible vehicle Driving your vehicle in an overloaded condition is danger- tire ing applications for a given tire size, a vehicle manufacturer ous. Overloading causes excessive tire heat build-up and rem may choose a different ination pressure specication for internal structural damage. This can cause a tire failure - • Ins ps or that same size tire on a different vehicle. (even after the load is reduced) - which could lead to serious is w refer to the ination pressure specications on the vehicle personal injury or death. Consult the vehicle tire information or l tire information placard and/or in your vehicle owner’s placard, certi cation label, and owner’s manual for the rec- pos manual. ommended vehicle load limits and loading recommendations. imm res- • Ins f Different Tire Pressures for the Front and Rear Tires: • Always keep the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended the may For some vehicles, the recommended front and rear in a- in ation pressure in all your tires, including the spare. wit orma- tion pressures may be different (such as in the example Check their pressure monthly and before long trips or car- pro shown in Figure 2). Make sure you take this into account rying extra weight. • Ins a during ination pressure checks and when rotating tires. • Never exceed the maximum load rating stamped on the wh For sidewall of your tire. • Do ma- Pressure Loss: Tires can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) per month un- • Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) sk a der normal conditions and can lose 1 psi (7 kPa) for every or front/rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) of your Tire 10°F (5.6°C) temperature drop. A puncture, leaking valve, vehicle. Make or other damage could also cause ination pressure loss. • Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for load recommen- regul If a tire loses more than 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, have it dations and special instructions (such as for trailer/towing if the checked by a qualied tire service professional. and snow plow installations). condi than new t TIPS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION TIRE DAMAGE, INSPECTION AND SIZE over SERVICE LIFE repla SAFETY WARNING this m Inating an unsecured tire is dangerous. If it bursts, it Evaluation and maintenance of your tires is important to their performance and the service they provide to you. The 1 serious personal injury or death. Never inate a tire unless Over time and/or through use, the condition of a tire can indic it is secured to the vehicle or a tire mounting machine. change from exposure to everyday road conditions, the tires w n environment, damaging events such as punctures, and other tions • Check your tire pressures, including your spare tire, external factors. overl monthly and before long trips or carrying extra weight. or mi Be sure to use an accurate pressure gauge. unser 12 11 Tires ❏✔ T ked SAFETY WARNING (6 ven Driving on damaged tires is dangerous. A damaged tire w can suddenly fail causing serious personal injury or death. - in ch Have your tires regularly inspected by a quali ed tire e service professional. ommendations. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for d ❏✔ A tires You should visually inspect your tires on a regular basis o . throughout their life, and you should have your tires peri- su ur odically evaluated by a quali ed tire service professional ACTURE DATE te ove when your vehicle is serviced such as routine maintenance p he intervals, oil changes, and tire rotations. In particular, note b the following tips for spotting tire damage: tire identication number, also known as the DOT in , ult a • After striking anything unusual in the roadway, have a quali ed tire service professional demount the tire and nd the entire serial code. For more to inspect it for damage. A damaged tire may not show any serial codes, see “Tire Sidewall Label- visible signs of harm. Yet, the tire may suddenly fail ing” in this manual. without warning, a day, a week, or even months later. Addi • Inspect your tires for cuts, cracks, splits or bruises in the ires Produced Since 2000: The last four (4) digits of the • No tread and sidewall areas. Bumps or bulges may indicate rep a separation within the tire body. If you see damage or , the tire was produced in the 18th week NE unusual condition, have your tire inspected by a quali ed Another example, a tire with a serial code ending tion er- tire service professional. It may be necessary to have it – W d removed from the wheel for a complete inspection. 2 - • Inspect your tires for adequate tread depth. When the tire o ious is worn to the built-in indicators at 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) – W ation or less tread groove depth, or the tire cord or fabric is ex- – W ec- posed, the tire is dangerously worn and must be replaced t tions. immediately. – W • Inspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of • An ed the tread or  at spots in the tread may indicate a problem wh with the tire or vehicle. Consult a quali ed tire service ires Produced Prior to 2000: The last three (3) digits of wh car- professional. be • Inspect your wheels also. If you have a bent or cracked • Usi the wheel, it must be replaced. saf • Don’t forget to check the spare tire.  ed rio R) sui r Tire Service Life and Make sure your tires, including the spare, continue to be AIRS • NE men- regularly inspected after 5 years of service to determine an ing if they can continue in service. Regardless of the tire’s SAFETY WARNING • Tub condition or tread depth, it is recommended that tires more An tire than 10 years old be taken out of service and replaced with • Som new tires. REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR FULL- The tire may suddenly fail, causing serious rep SIZE OR TEMPORARY SPARE, ALSO. A spare tire A complete inspection and repair or over 10 years old may look like a new tire, but it should be rep replaced. See “Tire Manufacture Date,” the next section in this manual. ed tire service professional. ASK h to prope The 10 year period after the date of production is not an an indicator of actual service life for any individual tire. Some Emer tires will need to be replaced before 10 years due to condi- emer other tions such as punctures, impact damage, improper in ation, such overloading, tread wear or other conditions involving use The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete prope or misuse of the tire. If a tire is worn out or otherwise inspection, inside and out. Some damage to the tire inject unserviceable from damage or conditions of use, it should may only be evident on the interior of the tire.  ed t 12 13 Tires be replaced regardless of when it was produced or placed ❏✔ T ked SAFETY WARNING in service. (6 ven Driving on damaged tires is dangerous. A damaged tire w can suddenly fail causing serious personal injury or death. The vehicle manufacturer may consider vehicle perfor- in ch Have your tires regularly inspected by a qualied tire mance characteristics when making tire replacement rec- e service professional. ommendations. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for d any information regarding tire service life and replacement ❏✔ A tires You should visually inspect your tires on a regular basis and follow the recommendations applicable to your vehicle. o . throughout their life, and you should have your tires peri- su ur odically evaluated by a qualied tire service professional TIRE MANUFACTURE DATE te ove when your vehicle is serviced such as routine maintenance p he intervals, oil changes, and tire rotations. In particular, note The tire manufacture date is determined by examining the b the following tips for spotting tire damage: DOT tire identi cation number, also known as the DOT in , serial number or code, which can be found on at least one ult a • After striking anything unusual in the roadway, have a sidewall near the wheel. It may be necessary to look on qualied tire service professional demount the tire and both sides of the tire to  nd the entire serial code. For more to inspect it for damage. A damaged tire may not show any information on DOT serial codes, see “Tire Sidewall Label- visible signs of harm. Yet, the tire may suddenly fail ing” in this manual. without warning, a day, a week, or even months later. Addi • Inspect your tires for cuts, cracks, splits or bruises in the Tires Produced Since 2000: The last four (4) digits of the • No tread and sidewall areas. Bumps or bulges may indicate serial code identify the week and year of production. In rep a separation within the tire body. If you see damage or the example below, the tire was produced in the 18th week NE unusual condition, have your tire inspected by a quali of 2000. Another example, a tire with a serial code ending tion er- tire service professional. It may be necessary to have it in “2406” would have been produced in the 24th week of – W d removed from the wheel for a complete inspection. 2006. 2 - • Inspect your tires for adequate tread depth. o ious is worn to the built-in indicators at 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) – W ation or less tread groove depth, or the tire cord or fabric is ex- – W ec- posed, the tire is dangerously worn and must be replaced t tions. immediately. – W • Inspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of • An ed the tread or at spots in the tread may indicate a problem wh with the tire or vehicle. Consult a qualied tire service Tires Produced Prior to 2000: The last three (3) digits of wh car- professional. the serial code identify the week and year of production. be • Inspect your wheels also. If you have a bent or cracked For example, a tire with a code ending in “329” would • Usi the wheel, it must be replaced. likely have been produced in the 32nd week of 1999, but saf • Don’t forget to check the spare tire. possibly produced in 1989. If in doubt, consult a quali ed rio R) tire service professional. sui r Tire Service Life and Make sure your tires, including the spare, continue to be TIRE REPAIRS • NE men- regularly inspected after 5 years of service to determine an ing if they can continue in service. Regardless of the tire’s SAFETY WARNING • Tub condition or tread depth, it is recommended that tires more Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An tire than 10 years old be taken out of service and replaced with improper repair can be unreliable or permit further damage • Som new tires. REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR FULL- to the tire. The tire may suddenly fail, causing serious rep SIZE OR TEMPORARY SPARE, ALSO. A spare tire personal injury or death. A complete inspection and repair or over 10 years old may look like a new tire, but it should be of your tire in accordance with Rubber Manufacturers rep replaced. See “Tire Manufacture Date,” the next section in Association (RMA) procedures should be conducted by a this manual. quali ed tire service professional. ASK h to prope The 10 year period after the date of production is not an While the comprehensive procedures and recommendations an for tire repair are beyond the scope of this manual, a proper Emer tires will need to be replaced before 10 years due to condi- tire repair includes the following: emer other tions such as punctures, impact damage, improper in such overloading, tread wear or other conditions involving use ❏✔ The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete prope or misuse of the tire. If a tire is worn out or otherwise inspection, inside and out. Some damage to the tire inject unserviceable from damage or conditions of use, it should may only be evident on the interior of the tire.  ed t 13 14 13 ed ❏✔ The puncture injury is 1/4 inch • Ne (6 mm) or less and must be SAFETY WARNING at a within the tread area as shown ell the tire service professional if you have used an aerosol a ti in the graphic. This helps xer to inate/seal the tire. Aerosol xers could contain bea c- ensure long-term tire and repair Always remove the valve core • Alw for durability. are ✔ ame, or ment ❏ A patch is applied to the interior ate the tire before removing it hicle. of the tire and the puncture hole is  lled with a suitable plug/stem  ller. This helps ensure that the in- HIG terior of the tire is adequately sealed to prevent in ation The tire’s speed rating is void if the tire is RAT pressure loss and prevents contamination of the steel the belts and other plies from the elements (such as water) Thereafter, it should be treated Many T in the outside world. ire Speed Ratings” in this high one these n but m more oper repair voids the tire Limited Warranty. trade abel- Warranty” in this manual. • Low ma Additional notes about tire repairs: (Run-Flat Technology) Tires: In addition to the f the c to the repair of haz • Not all punctured or damaged tires can be properly the n repaired; consequently, some tires must be replaced. tires; see “RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology” in week imp NEVER repair a tire with any of the following condi- pre ding tions: of sur – Wear to the tire’s built-in treadwear indicators or to this 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining tread depth in any area • Som of the tread. VICING han – With a puncture larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm). SU – With a puncture or other damage outside the repairable ma SAFETY WARNING tread area (as shown in the graphic). use – With a pre-existing, improper repair. the • Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the by - wheel is improper. The tire must be demounted from the tion ts of wheel and the interior inspected for damage that may not sonal injury or death. This is only a job for a qualied tire n. • Hig be evident on the exterior of the tire. mo • Using only a plug/stem, or using only a patch, is not a ut safe or proper repair. A patch must be applied to the inte- Cons  ed ovide proper training rior of the tire and the puncture hole must be  lled with a placa service procedures for tire mounting, demounting, suitable plug/stem  ller to prevent in ation pressure loss inform and contamination of the steel belts and other plies. otation, or repair. Please leave these tasks • NEVER substitute a tube for a proper repair or to remedy ed tire service professionals. For your safety an improper repair. WIN • Tubes, like tires, should only be repaired by a quali ed An tire service professional. Always stand well clear of any tire mounting operation. mage • Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using This is especially important when the service operator Winte repaired tires. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual inates the tire. If the tire has been improperly mounted, mobi pair or contact the vehicle manufacturer before operating a it may burst with explosive force causing serious personal chain repaired tire on your vehicle. injury or death. and i y a Tires must match the width and diameter requirements braki ASK how your tire will be repaired. ALWAYS insist on a of the wheels. For example, 16 inch diameter tires must care, proper tire repair. only be mounted to 16 inch diameter wheels. Radial tires well. tions must only be mounted to wheels approved for radial tires. Emergency/Temporary Sealant or Filler Repairs: An oper Wheels must be free of cracks, dents, chips, and rust. In wi emergency/temporary sealant or  ller injected into the tire, Tires must be free of bead damage, cuts, and punctures. tion u such as by aerosol can or injection/squeeze-tube, is not a ate a tire beyond 40 psi (275 kPa) to seat the upon proper repair and voids the tire Limited Warranty. A tire plete beads. Be absolutely certain beads are fully seated before appli injected with such sealant/ ller must be replaced by a quali- ire adjusting ination pressure to the level recommended for recom  ed tire service professional as soon as possible. vehicle operation. vehic 14 15 ed ❏✔ The puncture injury is 1/4 inch • Ne (6 mm) or less and must be SAFETY WARNING at a within the tread area as shown Tell the tire service professional if you have used an aerosol a ti in the graphic. This helps  xer to in ate/seal the tire. Aerosol  xers could contain bea c- ensure long-term tire and repair a highly volatile gas. Always remove the valve core • Alw for durability. are ✔ outdoors, away from sources of excessive heat,  ame, or ment ❏ A patch is applied to the interior sparks and completely de ate the tire before removing it hicle. of the tire and the puncture hole is  lled with a from the wheel. suitable plug/stem  ller. This helps ensure that the in- HIG terior of the tire is adequately sealed to prevent in Speed Rating: The tire’s speed rating is void if the tire is RAT pressure loss and prevents contamination of the steel repaired, retreaded, damaged, abused, or otherwise altered the belts and other plies from the elements (such as water) from its original condition. Thereafter, it should be treated Many T in the outside world. as a non-speed rated tire. See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this high one manual. these n but m more Improper repair voids the tire Limited Warranty. trade abel- See “Limited Warranty” in this manual. • Low RFT (Run-Flat Technology) Tires: In addition to the ma Additional notes about tire repairs: haz f the • Not all punctured or damaged tires can be properly above, there are recommendations speci c to the repair of n RFT tires; see “RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology” in the repaired; consequently, some tires must be replaced. imp week NEVER repair a tire with any of the following condi- this manual. ding pre tions: sur of – Wear to the tire’s built-in treadwear indicators or to TIRE MOUNTING AND OTHER this 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining tread depth in any area • Som of the tread. SERVICING han – With a puncture larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm). SU – With a puncture or other damage outside the ma SAFETY WARNING tread area (as shown in the graphic). use Removing and replacing tires on wheels can be dangerous. – With a pre-existing, improper repair. the Attempting to mount tires with improper tools or proce- • Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the by dures may result in a tire explosion causing serious per- wheel is improper. The tire must be demounted from the tion ts of sonal injury or death. This is only a job for a quali ed tire wheel and the interior inspected for damage that may not • Hig n. service professional. Never perform tire service procedures be evident on the exterior of the tire. mo • Using only a plug/stem, or using only a patch, is not a without proper training, tools, and equipment. ut safe or proper repair. A patch must be applied to the Cons  ed This manual is not intended to provide proper training rior of the tire and the puncture hole must be  lled with a placa or service procedures for tire mounting, demounting, suitable plug/stem  ller to prevent in ation pressure loss inform and contamination of the steel belts and other plies. balancing, rotation, or repair. Please leave these tasks • NEVER substitute a tube for a proper repair or to to quali ed tire service professionals. For your safety an improper repair. and that of others: WIN • Tubes, like tires, should only be repaired by a quali ed An tire service professional. • Always stand well clear of any tire mounting operation. mage • Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using This is especially important when the service operator Winte repaired tires. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual in ates the tire. If the tire has been improperly mounted, mobi pair or contact the vehicle manufacturer before operating a it may burst with explosive force causing serious personal chain repaired tire on your vehicle. injury or death. and i y a • Tires must match the width and diameter requirements braki ASK how your tire will be repaired. ALWAYS insist on a of the wheels. For example, 16 inch diameter tires must care, proper tire repair. only be mounted to 16 inch diameter wheels. Radial tires well. tions must only be mounted to wheels approved for radial tires. Emergency/Temporary Sealant or Filler Repairs: An oper • Wheels must be free of cracks, dents, chips, and rust. In wi emergency/temporary sealant or  ller injected into the tire, Tires must be free of bead damage, cuts, and punctures. tion u such as by aerosol can or injection/squeeze-tube, is not a • Never in ate a tire beyond 40 psi (275 kPa) to seat the upon proper repair and voids the tire Limited Warranty. A tire plete beads. Be absolutely certain beads are fully seated before appli injected with such sealant/ ller must be replaced by a ire adjusting in ation pressure to the level recommended for recom  ed tire service professional as soon as possible. vehicle operation. vehic 16 15 • Never put  ammable substances in tire/wheel assemblies • The at any time. Never put any  ammable substance into retr rosol a tire/wheel assembly and attempt to ignite to seat the This applies to all passenger cars and light ori n beads. non • Always stand well away from the work area when tires • No or are being spin balanced either on or off the vehicle. car it • For gen HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT rati e is RATIO TIRES red ered , speed should be reduced ac- spe ated Many new vehicles come equipped from the factory with cordingly. All winter tires should be the same speed rating. dat this high performance and/or low aspect ratio tires. Generally, ire Speed Ratings” in this manual. ow these tires provide increased vehicle handling capability, Winter tires used in warm weather conditions may wear ter but may also have numerous engineering performance . trade-offs associated with their designs. These ed tire service professional for tests • Low aspect ratio tires, with reduced sidewall height, tests may be more susceptible to damage from potholes, road drivin r of hazards, and other objects such as curbs. This is true for actua in the wheels as well. Therefore, as with all other tires, it is since important to drive with care and maintain proper in ation load, pressure and load conditions. See “Tire In ation Pres- SAFETY WARNING condi sure” and “Tire Damage, Inspection and Service Life” in durat this manual. chart • Some sports cars and other vehicles with enhanced erdle handling performance, including sedans and light trucks/ limits SUVs, may be originally equipped with high perfor- vehic mance tires that are more optimized for warmer weather use. Colder, winter weather traction may be reduced for ous. c, weather, vehicle, or road conditions. these types of tires. Winter tires may be recommended e- by the vehicle manufacturer for colder weather applica- - tion. See “Winter Tires,” the next section in this manual. tire • High performance tires may also wear more quickly, ride dures more  rmly, and produce more noise during operation. ire Speed Ratings,” Consult your vehicle owner’s manual and tire information ing placard, or a quali ed tire service professional, for more g, to your vehicle owner’s manual for any tire pres- information and speci cs regarding these types of tires. sks sure recommendations for high speed driving. ty WINTER TIRES TINGS on. SAFETY WARNING or Winter driving presents special challenges for vehicle tire bearing a letter “speed rating” designation indicates nted, mobility. The use of winter tires (including studs and s speed capability according to standardized labora- sonal chains)—while improving traction performance in snow tory tests. This speed rating system is intended to permit The t and ice—requires special care with regard to acceleration, ferent tires. wall w ts braking, cornering, and speed. It is important to drive with ’s must care, not only on snow and ice, but on dry and wet roads as P2 tires well. , concerning the use of speed rated tires. tires. P2 P2 . In winter driving conditions, vehicle control and safe opera- • To avoid reducing the speed capability of the vehicle, es. P2 tion under braking and cornering is especially dependent replace a speed rated tire only with another tire having at P2 he upon the rear tires. For this reason, winter tires are best least the same speed rating. It is the “top speed” of the efore applied to all wheel positions. Some vehicles have speci c “slowest” tire on the vehicle which limits the vehicle’s d for * In s recommendations regarding winter tire use; consult your top speed without tire failure. speed vehicle owner’s manual and tire information placard. 16 17 18 • Never put  • If winter tires are to be applied to the front axle of any • The at any time. Never put any ammable substance into vehicle, they must also be applied to the rear axle for safe retr rosol a tire/wheel assembly and attempt to ignite to seat the operation. This applies to all passenger cars and light ori n beads. trucks, including front wheel drive, 4x4, and all-wheel- non • Always stand well away from the work area when tires drive vehicles. • No or are being spin balanced either on or off the vehicle. • If winter tires are to be applied to the rear axle of any car it vehicle, it is recommended that they also be installed on the • For front axle. gen HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT • It is generally acceptable to apply a tire with a lower rati e is RATIO TIRES speed rating than your original tires for use in winter red ered weather conditions; however, speed should be reduced ac- spe ated Many new vehicles come equipped from the factory with cordingly. All winter tires should be the same speed rating. dat this high performance and/or low aspect ratio tires. Generally, See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this manual. ow these tires provide increased vehicle handling capability, • Winter tires used in warm weather conditions may wear ter but may also have numerous engineering performance more rapidly. trade-offs associated with their designs. • Studded winter tires follow the same recommendations These as above; consult a quali ed tire service professional for tests • Low aspect ratio tires, with reduced sidewall height, information regarding any seasonal restrictions. tests may be more susceptible to damage from potholes, road drivin r of hazards, and other objects such as curbs. This is true for actua in the wheels as well. HIGH SPEED DRIVING since important to drive with care and maintain proper in load, pressure and load conditions. See “Tire Ination Pres- SAFETY WARNING condi sure” and “Tire Damage, Inspection and Service Life” in Driving at high speed is dangerous and can cause an ac- durat this manual. cident, resulting in serious personal injury or death. chart • Some sports cars and other vehicles with enhanced erdle handling performance, including sedans and light trucks/ • Regardless of the speed and handling capabilities of your limits SUVs, may be originally equipped with high perfor- car and its tires, a loss of vehicle control can result from ex- vehic mance tires that are more optimized for warmer weather ceeding the maximum speed allowed by law or warranted use. Colder, winter weather traction may be reduced for ous. by traf c, weather, vehicle, or road conditions. these types of tires. Winter tires may be recommended e- • High-speed driving should be left to trained professionals by the vehicle manufacturer for colder weather applica- - operating under controlled conditions. tion. See “Winter Tires,” the next section in this manual. tire • No tire, regardless of its design or speed rating, has • High performance tires may also wear more quickly dures unlimited capacity for speed, and a sudden tire failure can more rmly, and produce more noise during operation. occur if its limits are exceeded. See “Tire Speed Ratings,” the next section in this manual. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual and tire information ing placard, or a qualied tire service professional, for more g, Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for any tire pres- information and specics regarding these types of tires. sks sure recommendations for high speed driving. ty WINTER TIRES TIRE SPEED RATINGS on. SAFETY WARNING or Winter driving presents special challenges for vehicle A tire bearing a letter “speed rating” designation indicates nted, mobility. The use of winter tires (including studs and the tire’s speed capability according to standardized labora- sonal chains)—while improving traction performance in snow tory tests. This speed rating system is intended to permit The t and ice—requires special care with regard to acceleration, comparison of the speed capabilities of different tires. wall w ts braking, cornering, and speed. It is important to drive with When replacing your tires, consult your vehicle owner’s must manual and tire information placard for recommendations, P2 tires well. if any, concerning the use of speed rated tires. tires. P2 P2 . • To avoid reducing the speed capability of the vehicle, es. P2 tion under braking and cornering is especially dependent replace a speed rated tire only with another tire having at P2 he upon the rear tires. For this reason, winter tires are best least the same speed rating. It is the “top speed” of the efore applied to all wheel positions. Some vehicles have speci “slowest” tire on the vehicle which limits the vehicle’s d for * In s recommendations regarding winter tire use; consult your top speed without tire failure. speed vehicle owner’s manual and tire information placard. 18 17 ny • The tire’s speed rating is void if the tire is repaired, ation pressure, load, tire con- afe retreaded, damaged, abused, or otherwise altered from its dition, wear, and driving conditions. original condition. Thereafter, it should be treated as a - non-speed rated tire. Any tire having a maximum speed capability above 149 • Non-speed rated tires are usually for ordinary passenger , at the tire manufacturer’s discretion, y car or light truck service and not for high speed driving. n the • For winter tires used in cold weather conditions, it is generally acceptable to apply a tire with a lower speed rating than your original tires; however, speed should be reduced accordingly. All winter tires should be the same ac- speed rating. Some vehicles have speci c recommen- Note ting. dations regarding winter tire use; consult your vehicle • Ne owner’s manual and tire information placard. See “Win- tion ear ter Tires” in this manual. . • Tir the ns These speed ratings are based on standardized laboratory req or tests under speci c, controlled conditions. While these • Spe tests may relate to performance on the road, real-world SAFETY WARNING equ driving is rarely identical to any test conditions. Your tire’s , (TP actual speed capability may be less than its rated speed A tire spinning at a speed- con since it is affected by factors such as in ation pressure, ometer reading above 35 mph (55 km/h) can in a matter serv load, tire condition (including damage), wear, vehicle • Som condition (including alignment), driving conditions, and fron c- duration at which the speed is sustained. Use the following che chart to compare the speed ratings of tires. Remember: reg- . This could cause serious personal injury or rec erdless of the tire’s speed rating, drivers should obey speed . Never spin a tire above a • To your limits and adjust their speed based on traf c, weather, wit m ex- vehicle and road conditions. ma veh ted Speed Speed Category* ATION Symbol mph km/h onals TIR M 81 130 TIR Q 99 160 can R 106 170 gs,” S 112 180 Drivi T 118 190 dange ’s recommendation for the tire’s new location on the seriou U 124 200 res- Vehicle alignment should be checked if irregular in ser H 130 210 owne V 149 240 tire s Z** >149 >240 W 168 270 ’s recommended pattern for rotation, Unles , if not provided, the following may be used: is rec Y 186 300 ates and s bora- (Y)*** >186 >300 excep mit The tire’s speed rating designation appears on the tire side- the n wall with the tire size. Examples: ’s When ons, P275/40ZR17 max > 149 mph (240 km/h) **** that a P275/40R17 93W max = 168 mph (270 km/h) positi P275/40ZR17 93W max = 168 mph (270 km/h) malfu , P275/40ZR17 93Y max = 186 mph (300 km/h) (i.e. d ng at P275/40ZR17 93(Y) max > 186 mph (300 km/h) **** contr he e’s * In standardized laboratory tests that relate to highway Repl speeds. Actual tire speed and performance capability vehic lose t 18 19 ny • The tire’s speed rating is void if the tire is repaired, depend on factors such as in ation pressure, load, tire con- afe dition, wear, and driving conditions. original condition. Thereafter, it should be treated as a - non-speed rated tire. ** Any tire having a maximum speed capability above 149 • Non-speed rated tires are usually for ordinary passenger mph (240 km/h) may, at the tire manufacturer’s discretion, y car or light truck service and not for high speed driving. include a “Z” in the size designation (i.e. P275/40ZR17). n the • For winter tires used in cold weather conditions, it is generally acceptable to apply a tire with a lower speed *** For tires having a maximum speed capability above rating than your original tires; however, speed should be 186 mph (300 km/h), a “Z” must appear in the size designa- reduced accordingly. All winter tires should be the same tion and a “Y” marked in brackets (as shown) in the service ac- speed rating. Some vehicles have specic recommen- description. Note ting. dations regarding winter tire use; consult your vehicle • Ne owner’s manual and tire information placard. See “Win- **** Consult the tire manufacturer for maximum speed tion ear ter Tires” in this manual. capability. • Tir the ns These speed ratings are based on standardized laboratory TIRE SPINNING req or tests under specic, controlled conditions. While these • Spe tests may relate to performance on the road, real-world SAFETY WARNING equ driving is rarely identical to any test conditions. Your tire’ Spinning a tire to extract a vehicle stuck in mud, ice, snow, (TP actual speed capability may be less than its rated speed or wet grass can be dangerous. A tire spinning at a speed- con since it is affected by factors such as ination pressure, ometer reading above 35 mph (55 km/h) can in a matter serv load, tire condition (including damage), wear, vehicle of seconds reach a rotation speed capable of disintegrat- • Som condition (including alignment), driving conditions, and ing a tire with explosive force. Under some conditions, fron c- a tire may be spinning at a speed twice that shown on the che chart to compare the speed ratings of tires. Remember: reg- speedometer. This could cause serious personal injury or rec erdless of the tire’s speed rating, drivers should obey speed death to a bystander or passenger. Never spin a tire above a • To your limits and adjust their speed based on trafc, weather, speedometer reading of 35 mph (55 km/h). wit m ex- vehicle and road conditions. ma veh ted Speed Speed Category* RADIAL TIRE ROTATION Symbol mph km/h onals The purpose of tire rotation is to minimize irregular or TIR M 81 130 uneven wear caused by maintaining a tire in one rotation TIR Q 99 160 direction and one position over an extended period. Rotate can R 106 170 tires as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or every gs,” S 112 180 5,000 miles (8,000 km). Individual tire pressures must be Drivi T 118 190 checked after rotation and adjusted to the vehicle manufac- dange turer’s recommendation for the tire’s new location on the seriou U 124 200 res- vehicle. Vehicle alignment should be checked if irregular in ser H 130 210 wear is evident. owne V 149 240 tire s Z** >149 >240 For vehicles with a “temporary use” spare tire, follow the W 168 270 vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pattern for rotation, Unles or, if not provided, the following may be used: is rec Y 186 300 ates and s bora- (Y)*** >186 >300 excep mit The tire’s speed rating designation appears on the tire side- the n wall with the tire size. Examples: ’s When ons, P275/40ZR17 max > 149 mph (240 km/h) **** that a P275/40R17 93W max = 168 mph (270 km/h) positi P275/40ZR17 93W max = 168 mph (270 km/h) malfu , P275/40ZR17 93Y max = 186 mph (300 km/h) (i.e. d ng at P275/40ZR17 93(Y) max > 186 mph (300 km/h) **** contr he If your spare is the same size, load rating, and type of tire e’s * In standardized laboratory tests that relate to highway as your road tires, it should be included in the tire rotation Repl speeds. Actual tire speed and performance capability process. For vehicles with a “full-size” spare, the follow- vehic ing rotation patterns may be used: lose t 19 20 19 con- TIR , new tires provide Tires 149 With the new tires on the rear, the oversteer skid- shoul ion, ding condition may be more easily avoided. Therefore, if be pl 7). of he • Two new tires should be placed on the rear axle. and f e • One new tire should be paired with another tire from the deter igna- vehicle with the deepest tread depth, and then both should rvice be placed on the rear axle. Note: Impro • Never include a “temporary use” spare tire in the rota- inter Tires: See “Winter Tires” in this manual. not b d tion. perso •Tires with directional tread patterns must be rotated so See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this manual. the direction of revolution does not change; this may The s require demounting/mounting the tires. spare • Special attention should be given if your vehicle is Always refer to and follow the vehicle be us equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System ’s tire replacement and tire application recom- tires. now, (TPMS). Rotation of your tires may affect the system; mendations; consult your vehicle owner’s manual and tire “Rad ed- consult your vehicle owner’s manual or a quali ed tire r service professional. t- • Some vehicles may have different size tires/wheels on TIR , front and rear which would restrict rotation. Always ARE TIRE SAT he check and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s rotation or recommendation. ’s manual for proper applica- Norm ove a • To use a full-size spare in the rotation pattern on vehicles tion of your spare tire. Your car may be equipped with a availa with dual rear wheels, consult your vehicle owner’s fer in size and more manual for the recommended procedures or consult the tonet vehicle manufacturer. ment SAFETY WARNING TIRE REPLACEMENT AND ation pressure before use. Failure to have proper U.S.A on TIRE MIXING ation pressure when using your spare tire can result in Addi otate ire Ination Pres- bile a very SAFETY WARNING sure” in this manual. organ be Driving your vehicle with an improper mix of tires is ufac- dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling characteristics may be SAFETY WARNING Rubb he seriously affected. You could have an accident resulting 1400 lar in serious personal injury or death. Consult your vehicle cally designed for it, or placing another type tire on Wash owner’s manual, tire information placard, and a quali ed www tire service professional for proper tire replacement. our vehicle’s handling characteristics can be seriously af- the fected. You could have an accident resulting in serious per- Rubb on, Unless otherwise speci ed by the vehicle manufacturer, it sonal injury or death. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual 2000 is recommended that all road tires be the same size, type, Missi and speed rating. Never mix different size tires on an axle, www except for temporary use of a spare (see “Your Spare Tire,” the next section in this manual). The spare tire carrier is not intended to TIR

When it is necessary to replace one or more tires, consider Regis that applying new tires in pairs on an axle, or to all wheel tion s positions, helps to optimize vehicle performance and avoid Tire Rotation” in this manual. event malfunction of mechanical or electronic vehicle systems the re (i.e. drive-train/transmission, anti-lock brakes, traction tire id control). ation pressure checks. In addition, your spare should name ire eplaced 10 years after date of manufacture, regardless retail ion Replacing Fewer Than Four Tires: Whether your tread depth. For more information, see need w- vehicle is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive, if your rear tires ire Damage, Inspection and Service Life” in this manual. new v lose traction because of hydroplaning on a wet road, an that f 20 21 22 con- oversteer skidding condition may result and lead to loss of TIR control, particularly in a turn. Generally, new tires provide increased resistance to hydroplaning due to their full tread Tires 149 depth. With the new tires on the rear, the oversteer skid- shoul ion, ding condition may be more easily avoided. Therefore, if be pl 7). replacing only one or two tires at a time: of he • Two new tires should be placed on the rear axle. and f e • One new tire should be paired with another tire from the deter igna- vehicle with the deepest tread depth, and then both should rvice be placed on the rear axle. Note: Impro • Never include a “temporary use” spare tire in the rota- Winter Tires: See “Winter Tires” in this manual. not b d tion. perso • Tires with directional tread patterns must be rotated so Speed Rating: See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this manual. the direction of revolution does not change; this may The s require demounting/mounting the tires. Additional or alternate recommendations may apply for spare • Special attention should be given if your vehicle is some vehicles. Always refer to and follow the vehicle be us equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System manufacturer’s tire replacement and tire application recom- tires. now, (TPMS). Rotation of your tires may affect the system; mendations; consult your vehicle owner’s manual and tire “Rad ed- consult your vehicle owner’s manual or a qualied tire information placard. r service professional. t- • Some vehicles may have different size tires/wheels on TIR , front and rear which would restrict rotation. Always YOUR SPARE TIRE SAT he check and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s rotation or recommendation. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for proper applica- Norm ove a • T tion of your spare tire. Your car may be equipped with a availa with dual rear wheels, consult your vehicle owner’s “temporary use” spare tire; this spare may differ in size and more manual for the recommended procedures or consult the construction from the other tires on your vehicle. tonet vehicle manufacturer. ment SAFETY WARNING TIRE REPLACEMENT AND Check in ation pressure before use. Failure to have proper U.S.A on TIRE MIXING in ation pressure when using your spare tire can result in Addi otate serious personal injury or death. See “Tire In ation Pres- bile a very SAFETY WARNING sure” in this manual. organ be Driving your vehicle with an improper mix of tires is ufac- dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling characteristics may be SAFETY WARNING Rubb he seriously affected. You could have an accident resulting Mounting a “temporary use” tire on a wheel which is not 1400 lar in serious personal injury or death. Consult your vehicle speci cally designed for it, or placing another type tire on Wash owner’s manual, tire information placard, and a quali ed a wheel designated for temporary use can be dangerous. www tire service professional for proper tire replacement. Your vehicle’s handling characteristics can be seriously af- the fected. You could have an accident resulting in serious per- Rubb on, Unless otherwise specied by the vehicle manufacturer, it sonal injury or death. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual 2000 is recommended that all road tires be the same size, type, for proper application of your “temporary use” spare tire. Missi and speed rating. Never mix different size tires on an axle, www except for temporary use of a spare (see “Your Spare T The spare tire in your vehicle is intended to be used as a the next section in this manual). spare when needed. The spare tire carrier is not intended to TIR be used for long term storage, except for “temporary use” When it is necessary to replace one or more tires, consider tires. If your spare is the same size, load rating, and type of Regis that applying new tires in pairs on an axle, or to all wheel tire as your road tires, it should be included in the tire rotation s positions, helps to optimize vehicle performance and avoid tion process; see “Radial Tire Rotation” in this manual. event malfunction of mechanical or electronic vehicle systems the re (i.e. drive-train/transmission, anti-lock brakes, traction The spare should be included in regular tire inspections and tire id control). in ation pressure checks. In addition, your spare should name ire be replaced 10 years after date of manufacture, regardless retail ion Replacing Fewer Than Four Tires: Whether your of condition or tread depth. For more information, see need w- vehicle is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive, if your rear tires “Tire Damage, Inspection and Service Life” in this manual. new v lose traction because of hydroplaning on a wet road, an that f 22 21 TIRE STORAGE repro Cons er, or Tires should be stored indoors in a cool, dry place. Water TIRES with RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY should not be allowed to collect inside them. Tires should for qu be placed away from electric generators/motors and sources of heat such as hot pipes. Storage surfaces should be clean and free of grease, gasoline or other substances which can tires, this chapter presents specic maintenance RUN deteriorate the rubber. PRE

SAFETY WARNING Run-Flat Technology tires are extraordi- Improper storage can damage your tires in ways that may nary tires that utilize specially designed components to Serio not be visible and can lead to a failure resulting in serious  ation ure o personal injury or death. This gives you the opera other The spare tire in your vehicle is intended to be used as a in thi spare when needed. The spare tire carrier is not intended to be used for long term storage, except for “temporary use” Gene tires. For more information, see “Your Spare Tire” and , certain run-at and low pressure operating The T “Radial Tire Rotation” in this manual. , which vary according to the speci c your when TIRE SERVICE CUSTOMER ated and maintained. vehic , no tire is indestructible. Once SATISFACTION in at Bridgestone and Firestone brand comm Normal tire maintenance and Limited Warranty services are these available at locations across the U.S.A. and Canada. For logo (shown above). more information, visit us on the internet at www.bridge- • Re stonetire.com, or please call the Technical Service Depart- sib ment: TION PRESSURE spe • Av U.S.A.: (1-800-847-3272) or Canada: (1-800-267-1318). tires need proper ination pressure cor Additional information on the care and service of automo- abl bile and light truck tires is available from the following ation pressures be organizations: the • Pro Rubber Manufacturers Association ’s recom- vic 1400 K Street, N.W. mendation for ination pressure settings as indicated on you Washington, DC 20005-2403 Far www.rma.org ’s manual. Do not forget the spare, if applicable. See • If a ire Ination Pressure” in this manual. ari Tire and Rubber Association of Canada abl 2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 4, Suite 250 Re Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1W1 tire www.rubberassociation.ca • If t rea TIRE REGISTRATION dan functioning tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) pos Registration of your tires is an important safety precau- tires. Because these tires ride abo tion since it enables the manufacturer to notify you in the ation pressure, the TPMS may be tire event of a recall. When you purchase replacement tires, ation pressure loss condi- • Do the retailer will provide a registration card on which the tion. When alerted, follow the instructions in your vehicle ma tire identifi cation numbers have been recorded; fi ll in your ’s manual and see “Run-Flat or Low Tire Pressure dlin name and address on the card and mail it promptly. Some retailers may submit the registration for you. You do not need to register tires which come as original equipment on TPMS manufacturer may advise checking new vehicles—the vehicle and tire manufacturers handle TPMS regularly to conrm it is in working order. In that for you. , certain components, or 22 23 TIRE STORAGE repro Cons er, or Tires should be stored indoors in a cool, dry place. Water TIRES with RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY should not be allowed to collect inside them. Tires should for qu be placed away from electric ge of heat such as hot pipes. Storage surfaces should be clean If your vehicle is equipped with Bridgestone or Firestone and free of grease, gasoline or other substances which can brand RFT tires, this chapter presents speci c maintenance RUN deteriorate the rubber. and safety issues associated with these tires that are in addition to those covered elsewhere in this manual. PRE

SAFETY WARNING What is RFT? Run-Flat Technology tires are extraordi- Improper storage can damage your tires in ways that may nary tires that utilize specially designed components to Serio not be visible and can lead to a failure resulting in serious temporarily support your vehicle in the event of in ation ure o personal injury or death. pressure loss, such as from a puncture. This gives you the opera ability to drive to a convenient and safe location to change other The spare tire in your vehicle is intended to be used as a your tire (if equipped with a spare) or have it inspected for in thi spare when needed. The spare possible repair or replacement. be used for long term storage, except for “temporary use” Gene tires. For more information, see “Your Spare Tire” and Naturally, certain run- at and low pressure operating The T “Radial Tire Rotation” in this manual. limitations apply, which vary according to the speci c your self-supporting tire design. Like all tires, during normal when TIRE SERVICE CUSTOMER operation, they must be properly in ated and maintained. vehic Regardless of the design or quality, no tire is indestructible. Once SATISFACTION in at RFT—How to Identify: Bridgestone and Firestone brand comm Normal tire maintenance and Limited W tires are marked on the sidewalls, near the wheel, with the these available at locations across the U.S.A. and Canada. For RFT logo (shown above). more information, visit us on the internet at www.bridge- • Re stonetire.com, or please call the Technical Service Depart- sib ment: RFT INFLATION PRESSURE spe • Av U.S.A.: (1-800-847-3272) or Canada: (1-800-267-1318). Like other tires, RFT tires need proper in ation pressure cor Additional information on the care and service of automo- maintenance for safe operation and to achieve the maxi- abl bile and light truck tires is available from the following mum tire life and performance. Check in ation pressures be organizations: monthly and before long trips or carrying extra weight. the Use an accurate tire gauge and check pressures when the • Pro Rubber Manufacturers Association tires are cold. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recom- vic 1400 K Street, N.W. mendation for in ation pressure settings as indicated on you Washington, DC 20005-2403 the vehicle tire information placard and/or in the vehicle Far www.rma.org owner’s manual. Do not forget the spare, if applicable. See • If a “Tire In ation Pressure” in this manual. ari Tire and Rubber Association of Canada abl 2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 4, Suite 250 Re Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1W1 tire www.rubberassociation.ca TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING • If t SYSTEM (TPMS) rea TIRE REGISTRATION dan A functioning tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) pos Registration of your tires is an important safety precau- must be used with your RFT tires. Because these tires ride abo tion since it enables the manufacturer to notify you in the so well even without in ation pressure, the TPMS may be tire event of a recall. When you purchase replacement tires, necessary to alert you of an in ation pressure loss condi- • Do the retailer will provide a registration card on which the tion. When alerted, follow the instructions in your vehicle ma tire identification numbers have been recorded; fill in your owner’s manual and see “Run-Flat or Low Tire Pressure dlin name and address on the card and mail it promptly. Some Operation,” the next section in this manual. retailers may submit the registration for you. You do not need to register tires which come as original equipment on The vehicle or TPMS manufacturer may advise checking new vehicles—the vehicle and tire manufacturers handle the TPMS regularly to con rm it is in working order. In that for you. addition, a new pressure sensor, certain components, or 23 24 23 reprogramming may be necessary when a tire is serviced. TANCE—HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE Consult your vehicle owner’s manual, vehicle manufacturer, or a Certi ed Bridgestone or Firestone Run-Flat Retailer GY T tires are capable of operating up to the distance of 50 for questions regarding TPMS operation and service. eed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in on. However, the distance ne e) depending upon the actual ance RUN-FLAT or LOW TIRE operating conditions. addi- PRESSURE OPERATION ffecting run-flat or low tire pressure operating oad, and maneuvering; SAFETY WARNING di- e loss; the extent of any tire Serious personal injury or death may result from a tire failure. To maximize the dis- ure or accident due to improper run- at or low tire pressure on ow pressure condition: the operation. Read and follow the instructions below, and the other maintenance and safety recommendations elsewhere nge • Reduce vehicle speed as much as safely and reasonably in this manual. for possible. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Avoid abrupt or aggressive acceleration, braking, or General Instructions cornering maneuvers as much as safely and reasonably The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) required in possible. Avoid pot holes and other road hazards. your vehicle may have different methods of alerting you when your tire has lost in ation pressure. Consult your al with more passengers or vehicle owner’s manual for the details of your TPMS. ed. rgo) and higher ambient temperatures decrease the dis- Once the TPMS has indicated that a tire has reduced tible. T tire in run-flat or low pressure in ation pressure, the run- at mode of operation has rand commenced. During this phase of operation, please follow the these instructions: • If the sidewall of the RFT tire specifies a run-flat or low • Reduce speed as much as safely and reasonably pos- pressure distance limitation, do not exceed the specified sible; do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The greater the distance. speed, the less distance the tire can travel. • The distance capability of the vehicle is limited to the • Avoid abrupt or aggressive acceleration, braking, or distance capability of the specific RFT tire that is operat- cornering maneuvers as much as safely and reason- re ing in a run-flat or low pressure condition. ably possible. Pot holes and other road hazards should i- • For original equipment specification RTF tires applied be avoided. Careful driving limits potential damage to res to vehicles originally equipped with these tires, see the the tire, wheel, and vehicle. vehicle owner’s manual for distance limitations during • Proceed to a safe and convenient location for tire ser- he run-flat or low pressure operation. m- vice as soon as possible. Take note of your odometer; your operation distance is limited. See “Distance—How n apability of an RFT tire, do Far You Can Drive,” the next section in this manual. le ow or low pressure • If an unusual vibration or vehicle handling dif culty See soon as possible to minimize arises, stop driving as soon as safely and reasonably possible. The tire may be about to suddenly fail. Release the accelerator and gradually reduce speed. The tire must be replaced before proceeding. RVICE and REPAIR ISSUES • If towing a trailer, stop driving as soon as safely and reasonably possible. In this condition, it is potentially T Service Centers dangerous to operate a vehicle/trailer combination. If ogy and design of RFT possible, disconnect the trailer and proceed as noted monitoring systems ride above. Do not continue to tow any trailer until proper rvice professionals with the y be tire service or replacement has been performed. should service RFT tires. di- • Do not touch a tire recently run-low or run- at (it unting equipment that is icle may be very hot). Allow the tire to cool before han- T tire may damage the tire beyond re dling. r. Therefore, it is recommended to go to an authorized ire retailer for service and ng In sit Bridgestonetire.com r ne or Firestone brand retailer. 24 25 reprogramming may be necessary when a tire is serviced. DISTANCE—HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE Consult your vehicle owner’s manual, vehicle manufacturer, or a Certi GY RFT tires are capable of operating up to the distance of 50 for questions regarding TPMS operation and service. miles (80km) at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in run-flat or low pressure operation. However, the distance ne capability may be less (or more) depending upon the actual ance RUN-FLAT or LOW TIRE vehicle application and specific operating conditions. addi- PRESSURE OPERATION Factors affecting run-flat or low tire pressure operating distance include vehicle speed, load, and maneuvering; SAFETY WARNING di- the amount of inflation pressure loss; the extent of any tire Serious personal injury or death may result from a tire fail- damage; and ambient temperature. To maximize the dis- ure or accident due to improper run- on tance capability in a run-flat or low pressure condition: the operation. Read and follow the instructions below, and the other maintenance and safety recommendations elsewhere nge • Reduce vehicle speed as much as safely and reasonably in this manual. for possible. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Avoid abrupt or aggressive acceleration, braking, or General Instructions cornering maneuvers as much as safely and reasonably The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) required in possible. Avoid pot holes and other road hazards. your vehicle may have different methods of alerting you when your tire has lost ination pressure. Consult your al Higher vehicle loads (such as with more passengers or vehicle owner’s manual for the details of your TPMS. ed. cargo) and higher ambient temperatures decrease the dis- Once the TPMS has indicated that a tire has reduced tible. tance capability of an RFT tire in run-flat or low pressure ination pressure, the run-at mode of operation has operation. rand commenced. these instructions: the Note: • If the sidewall of the RFT tire specifies a run-flat or low • Reduce speed as much as safely and reasonably pos- pressure distance limitation, do not exceed the specified sible; do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). distance. speed, the less distance the tire can travel. • The distance capability of the vehicle is limited to the • Avoid abrupt or aggressive acceleration, braking, or distance capability of the specific RFT tire that is operat- cornering maneuvers as much as safely and reason- re ing in a run-flat or low pressure condition. ably possible. Pot holes and other road hazards should i- • For original equipment specification RTF tires applied be avoided. Careful driving limits potential damage to res to vehicles originally equipped with these tires, see the the tire, wheel, and vehicle. vehicle owner’s manual for distance limitations during • Proceed to a safe and convenient location for tire ser- he run-flat or low pressure operation. m- vice as soon as possible. Take note of your odometer; your operation distance is limited. See “Distance—How n If in doubt about the distance capability of an RFT tire, do Far You Can Drive,” the next section in this manual. le not exceed 50 miles (80 km) in run-low or low pressure • If an unusual vibration or vehicle handling dif culty See operation. Seek tire service as soon as possible to minimize arises, stop driving as soon as safely and reason- tire damage. ably possible. The tire may be about to suddenly fail. Release the accelerator and gradually reduce speed. The tire must be replaced before proceeding. SPECIAL SERVICE and REPAIR ISSUES • If towing a trailer, stop driving as soon as safely and reasonably possible. In this condition, it is potentially Authorized RFT Service Centers dangerous to operate a vehicle/trailer combination. If Because of the advanced technology and design of RFT possible, disconnect the trailer and proceed as noted tires and the required tire pressure monitoring systems ride above. Do not continue to tow any trailer until proper (TPMS), only qualified tire service professionals with the y be tire service or replacement has been performed. proper equipment and training should service RFT tires. di- • Do not touch a tire recently run-low or run-at (it For instance, the use of tire mounting equipment that is icle may be very hot). Allow the tire to cool before han- unsuitable for an RFT tire may damage the tire beyond re dling. repair. Therefore, it is recommended to go to an authorized Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire retailer for service and replacement. ng In Call toll-free 1-800-847-3272 or visit Bridgestonetire.com r to locate the nearest Bridgestone or Firestone brand retailer. 25 25 Inspection after Run-Flat or Low Pressure Operation Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend Tire Following run-flat or low tire pressure operation, or in the event of any other tire damage or unusual condition, tires deemed non-reparable may result in it is very important to obtain a proper and complete tire , or death. Consult your vehicle Exa evaluation as soon as possible. ’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer before Fig Rotation Fig Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, or rotate every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) per the TION recommendations in this manual (see “Radial Tire Rota- DOT tion”). In some cases, TPMS devices require reprogram- “DOT ming with each tire rotation. ALL LABELING confo moto RFT Tire Replacement “DOT lot can be learned by reading the tire’s sidewall. The fol- Do not replace or mix RFT tires with conventional tires, as the unless on an emergency/temporary basis. Conventional lowing gures show typical information on the sidewall of tires do not have run-flat capability and the handling characteristics of the vehicle with these tires may be different. If a conventional tire is used on an emergency/ temporary basis, verify that its size, load capacity, inflation pressure, and speed rating specifications meet the requirements of the vehicle. Replace any conventional tire with the (a) proper RFT tire as soon as possible. (b) (c) RFT Tire Damage and Repair (d) No tire, regardless of its design or quality is indestructible. (e) RFT tires can be ultimately rendered unusable due to a (f) puncture or other road hazard as well as from improper low tire pressure operation. Some punctures may be repaired * For under certain restrictions and prescribed procedures. An im- the ti proper repair is unsafe and will void the Limited Warranty. produ ident When driven fl at or with low pressure, factors affecting woul reparability include vehicle speed, load, and maneuvering; sibly the amount of inflation pressure loss; and ambient tem- quali perature. In any situation, the extent and location of direct e 3: Typical Passenger Tire Markings damage from a puncturing object or other road hazard are The D also critical factors. found sidew RFT tires are not repairable in any of the following and ( situations: Maxi • If the tire was operated with infl ation pressure less than maxi 15 psi (100 kPa). metri • Abrasion or other damage is present on the exterior tread, sidewall or bead areas. MAX • Abrasion, wrinkling, or separation is present on the tire PRES interior. • Any condition or damage is present that disqualifies Note repair of a conventional tire. sidew Neve A qualifi ed tire service professional should fully inspect load your tire, inside and out, to determine if the tire can be “Tire e 4: Typical Light Truck Tire Markings repaired. Tire damage is not always visible from the outside “Tips and the tire must be removed from the wheel for a complete inspection. For more information, see “Tire Repairs” in this Ply C manual. plies 26 27 28 Inspection after Run-Flat or Low Pressure Operation Note: Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend Tire Following run-flat or low tire pressure operation, or in using repaired tires. Such recommendations apply to RFT the event of any other tire damage or unusual condition, tires. Use of RFT tires deemed non-reparable may result in it is very important to obtain a proper and complete tire damage to vehicle, injury, or death. Consult your vehicle Exa evaluation as soon as possible. owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer before operating a repaired tire on your vehicle. Fig Rotation Fig Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, or rotate every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) per the REFERENCE INFORMATION recommendations in this manual (see “Radial Tire Rota- DOT tion”). In some cases, TPMS devices require reprogram- “DOT ming with each tire rotation. TIRE SIDEWALL LABELING confo moto RFT Tire Replacement “DOT A lot can be learned by reading the tire’s sidewall. The fol- Do not replace or mix RFT tires with conventional tires, as the unless on an emergency/temporary basis. Conventional lowing  gures show typical information on the sidewall of tires do not have run-flat capability and the handling passenger (Figure 3) and light truck tires (Figure 4): characteristics of the vehicle with these tires may be different. If a conventional tire is used on an emergency/ temporary basis, verify that its size, load capacity, inflation pressure, and speed rating specifications meet the requirements of the vehicle. Replace (a) proper RFT tire as soon as possible. (b) (c) RFT Tire Damage and Repair (d) No tire, regardless of its design or quality is indestructible. (e) RFT tires can be ultimately rendered unusable due to a (f) puncture or other road hazard a tire pressure operation. Some punctures may be repaired * For under certain restrictions and prescribed procedures. the ti proper repair is unsafe and will void the Limited Warranty. produ ident When driven flat or with low pressure, factors affecting woul reparability include vehicle speed, load, and maneuvering; sibly the amount of inflation pressure loss; and ambient tem- quali perature. In any situation, the extent and location of direct Figure 3: Typical Passenger Tire Markings damage from a puncturing object or other road hazard are The D also critical factors. found sidew RFT tires are not repairable in any of the following and ( situations: Maxi • If the tire was operated with inflation pressure less than maxi 15 psi (100 kPa). metri • Abrasion or other damage is sidewall or bead areas. MAX • Abrasion, wrinkling, or separation is present on the tire PRES interior. • Any condition or damage is present that disqualifies Note repair of a conventional tire. sidew Neve A qualified tire service professional should fully inspect load your tire, inside and out, to determine if the tire can be “Tire Figure 4: Typical Light Truck Tire Markings repaired. Tire damage is not al “Tips and the tire must be removed from inspection. For more information, see “T Ply C manual. plies 27 28 27 Tire Size, Load Range, Load Index, and Speed Symbol: Stand FT wall. For example: of pe lt in mum le Examples: Tire Size Load Speed Load TREAD 2 PLY POLYESTER + 2 STEEL is est fore Index Symbol Range SIDEWALL 2 PLY POLYESTER overl Figure 3 P215/65R15 95 H -- loadi Figure 4 LT235/85R16 114/111 Q D Radial ply tires will have the word “radial” on at build An “R” in the tire size designation also

DOT Symbol and Tire Identi cation Number: The “DOT” symbol constitutes a certi cation that the tire ubeless or Tube Type: Tires are marked as either “tube- conforms to applicable U.S. Department of Transportation less” or “tube type,” whichever is applicable, on at least motor vehicle safety standards (for tires). Following the “DOT” symbol is the tire identi cation number, also known e fol- as the DOT serial number or code. For example: ll of DOT EL CB DKE 1800 Tire Quality Grading (“UTQG”) standards are

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)*

(a) DOT Symbol , wet braking traction (straight-ahead), and tem- (b) Plant of Manufacture Code perature resistance. All passenger car tires must conform to (c) Tire Size Code (d) Tire Manufacturer’s Code (e) Week of Production (01-53) readwear (f) Year of Production (last two digits of year)*

* For tires produced from 2000-on. In the example above, ed government test course. For example, the tire was produced in the 18th week of 2000. For tires produced prior to 2000, there is one digit in group (f) which identi es the last digit of the year of production, i.e. “329” would likely signify the 32nd week of 1999, but could pos- , and may depart signi - sibly signify the 32nd week of 1989. If in doubt, consult a quali ed tire service professional. ferences in road characteristics and The DOT symbol and tire identi cation number can be found on at least one sidewall near the wheel. The other raction sidewall may have a partial serial code that excludes (e) AA, A, B, and (f) above. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on

Maximum Load and In ation: The maximum load and ed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. maximum in ation pressure is marked on each sidewall in arning: The traction grade assigned to a tire is based on metric and English units. For example:

MAX LOAD 685 kg (1510 lbs) AT 240 kPa (35 psi) MAX PRESS emperature Note: The load and in ation values marked on the tire A (the highest), B, and C, sidewall are maximum permissible values for the tire only. s resistance to the generation of heat Never assume that these values are the actual recommended load capacity or tire pressure values for your vehicle. See ed indoor laboratory test “Tire In ation Pressure,” “Tips for Safe Tire In ation,” and “Tips for Safe Loading” in this manual. The grade C Ply Composition and Materials: The actual number of plies in the sidewall and tread area and the generic name(s) Vehicle Safety 28 29 30 Tire Size, Load Range, Load Index, and Speed Symbol: of their cord material(s) are marked on at least one side- Stand FT wall. For example: of pe lt in mum le Examples: Tire Size Load Speed Load TREAD 2 PLY POLYESTER + 2 STEEL is est fore Index Symbol Range SIDEWALL 2 PLY POLYESTER overl Figure 3 P215/65R15 95 H -- loadi Figure 4 LT235/85R16 114/111 Q D Radial: Radial ply tires will have the word “radial” on at build least one sidewall. An “R” in the tire size designation also indicates radial ply construction. DOT Symbol and Tire Identication Number: The “DOT” symbol constitutes a certication that the tire Tubeless or Tube Type: Tires are marked as either “tube- conforms to applicable U.S. Department of Transportation less” or “tube type,” whichever is applicable, on at least motor vehicle safety standards (for tires). Following the one sidewall. “DOT” symbol is the tire identication number e fol- as the DOT serial number or code. For example: ll of UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING DOT EL CB DKE 1800 The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (“UTQG”) standards are intended to assist you in making an informed choice in your (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)* purchase of passenger car tires by providing information indicating relative performance of these tires in the areas of (a) DOT Symbol tread wear, wet braking traction (straight-ahead), and tem- (b) Plant of Manufacture Code perature resistance. All passenger car tires must conform to (c) Tire Size Code federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. (d) Tire Manufacturer’s Code (e) Week of Production (01-53) Treadwear (f) Year of Production (last two digits of year)* The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi- * For tires produced from 2000-on. In the example above, tions on a speci ed government test course. For example, the tire was produced in the 18th week of 2000. For tires a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1½ ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. identies the last digit of the year of production, i.e. “329” The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual would likely signify the 32nd week of 1999, but could pos- conditions of their use, however, and may depart signi - sibly signify the 32nd week of 1989. If in doubt, consult a cantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits, qualied tire service professional. service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. The DOT symbol and tire identication number can be found on at least one sidewall near the wheel. The other Traction sidewall may have a partial serial code that excludes (e) The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and (f) above. and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on Maximum Load and Ination: The maximum load and speci ed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. maximum ination pressure is marked on each sidewall in Warning: The traction grade assigned to a tire is based on metric and English units. For example: straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction MAX LOAD 685 kg (1510 lbs) AT 240 kPa (35 psi) MAX characteristics. PRESS Temperature Note: The load and ination values marked on the tire The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, sidewall are maximum permissible values for the tire only representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat Never assume that these values are the actual and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under con- load capacity or tire pressure values for your vehicle. See trolled conditions on a speci ed indoor laboratory test “Tire Ination Pressure,” “Tips for Safe Tire In wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material “Tips for Safe Loading” in this manual. of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C Ply Composition and Materials: The actual number of corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger plies in the sidewall and tread area and the generic name(s) car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 29 30 29 e- Standard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the mini- , Vehicle, mum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade e Identiﬁcation is established for a tire that is properly in ated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin ation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat n at buildup and a possible tire failure. also ube- st LIMITED WARRANTY , State, Zip

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32 e- Standard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the mini- Customer, Vehicle, mum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade and Tire Identiﬁ cation is established for a tire that is properly inated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, or excessive Customer Name n at buildup and a possible tire failure. also Address ube- st LIMITED WARRANTY City, State, Zip

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Tires with Run-Flat Technology Tire Brand he i- ❏ ❏ ple, mes ELIGIBILITY ❏ ❏ ual Congratulations! You have just purchased quality tires - from a BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, or ASSOCI- , ATED BRANDS dealer (referred to in this section of and the manual as DEALER). This Limited Warranty covers new BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, FUZION, and PRIMEWELL brand passenger and light truck tires. Product Information Tire Size: Speed Rating: B, The terms and conditions of this limited warranty are on available online at BridgestoneTire.com. Additionally, on you may obtain a printed copy of the terms and conditions Tire Type: Mileage Warranty: rete. of this limited warranty, at no cost to you, by calling d on 1-800-847-3272 in the U.S.A. or 1-800-267-1318 in ude Canada or sending a written request, including your return Serial Numbers address, by first class mail to 535 Marriott Dr. Nashville, 1. ______2. ______TN 37214. 3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______eat Mileage Warranty Certiﬁ cate The dealer must stamp to be valid rial sive C ger afety 31 42 31

32 VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE

MAINTENANCE RECORD

Mileage Date Retailer Inspection Rotation Balance Alignment

6240014 Effective December 2016 2 Effective December 2011