User Guide

Document Control No. C90.CD.QA.018.H
Effective 6-December-2021
Only use a mild soap solution to clean tires and rinse the soap off with low pressure tap water,
use of high-pressure sprayers may cause damage. Never apply cleaners or other products to
enhance sidewall or tire appearance to avoid removal of substances which are intended to
protect the tire and reduce rubber degradation associated with the impact of ozone and other
environmental conditions. The removal of these substances may degrade the rubber and can
lead to sidewall cracking. To remove the protective film from a Pirelli tire with white letters, first
flood the area with a stream of water from a hose. After a minute or two the film will soften and it
can be removed with soft nylon brush if needed.
WARNING: Driving on a damaged tire is dangerous, as the tire can suddenly fail, which
can lead to an accident and serious personal injury or death.
14. Tire Rotation
Pirelli recommends that you follow the tire rotation procedure as defined in your vehicle owner’s
manual. If there is no procedure specified, Pirelli recommends tire rotation every 5,000 to 7,000
miles (8,000 to 11,000 kilometers) to optimize your tire wear.
15. Tire Repair
Punctures, nail holes or cuts located in the tread area of Pirelli tires may be repaired if the
diameter does not exceed 1/4” (6mm). The repair material used must seal the inner liner and fill
the injury to be considered a permanent repair. Pirelli Seal Inside technology is not a permanent
repair. U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada and
industry approved repair methods include a combination of a plug and a patch; chemical or hot
vulcanizing patches, and head type plugs; all which are applied from inside the tire. A self-
vulcanizing plug repair may be used only in conjunction with a patch repair, but not by itself.
Plugs may cause further damage to the tire, are not always airtight and may fail. If a tire
puncture exceeds 1/4” (6mm) or is located in the shoulder or sidewall deflection areas, the tire
must be replaced. Never resort to tubes in tubeless tires or sleeves or large thick patches, which
can upset the balance and may result in a sudden failure at highway speeds and high operating
temperatures.
WARNING: Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous, as the tire can suddenly
fail, which can lead to an accident and serious personal injury or death.
PIRELLI PROHIBITS THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFETY REASONS:
1) Repair of V, W, Y or Z Speed Rated tires.
2) The use of tire sealants in Pirelli Sensorized tires to repair, even temporarily, a puncture. The
use of sealant can affect the sensor functionality.
16. Storage
Should you need to store tires they should be stored indoors in a cool, dry place. Tire storage
areas should be cool (45° F ~ 75° F or 7°C ~ 25°C), dry, non-dusty, and moderately well
ventilated. To protect your tires from damage related to heat, water, ozone and direct sunlight, it
is suggested you place them in opaque, waterproof containers (e.g., plastic trash bags). It is
vital that the tires do not come in contact with sources of heat and/or ozone i.e. radiators,
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