User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
All tires require owner maintenance regardless of how well a tire is
constructed. Operational damages such as punctures, impact damage,
cuts, incorrect inflation, etc., may cause tire failure and subsequent
personal injury and/or property damage. Simple operational and
maintenance practices, as listed below, will reduce the chances of
tire problems.
Tire Inspection
Visually inspect your tires frequently for any tire damage such as scrapes, bulges,
cuts, nails, irregular wear, etc. resulting from operation. This must be done imme-
diately after any known or suspected contact with an object in the road, a pothole,
road irregularity or after severe braking. Refer these conditions to a
reputable tire service center for repair or replacement. Never drive on a tire if such
conditions appear.
Tire Loading
Never exceed the maximum vehicle load limit listed on the vehicle placard, tire in-
formation label or in the owners manual. Be aware of the load carrying limits
molded into the tire’s sidewall and do not exceed those limits. Maximum load can
only be carried at the maximum cold inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s side-
wall.
Speed Limits
Regardless of the speed capability of your tires, never exceed lawful speeds or
speeds dictated by driving conditions.
Hazards
Objects in the road that could damage your tires should be safely avoided.
These objects include: potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood debris and the like. Un-
avoidable contact should prompt a thorough tire inspection.
Air Pressure
Air pressure maintenance is critical to tire service life. Tire pressures must be
checked frequently when tires are cold (before operation, cool to the touch) and no
less than once per month and before extended operation. Use a tire gauge to
check pressure and maintain it per the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations
(on vehicle placard or in owner’s manual). Do not reduce pressure when tire is hot
and do not inflate a cold tire higher than limits molded on the tire’s sidewall.
Do not overlook spare tire inflation pressure.
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