User Guide

DISTANCE—HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE
RFT tires are capable of operating up to the distance of 50
miles (80km) at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in
run-
flat or low pressure operation. However, the distance
capability may be less (or more) depending upon the actual
vehicle application and specic operating conditions.
Factors affecting run-
flat or low tire pressure operating
distance include vehicle speed, load, and maneuvering;
the amount of in
flation pressure loss; the extent of any tire
damage; and ambient temperature. To maximize the distance
capability in a run-
flat or low pressure condition:
• Reduce vehicle speed as much as safely and reasonably
possible. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•
Avoid abrupt or aggressive acceleration, braking, or corner-
ing maneuvers as much as safely and reasonably possible.
Avoid pot holes and other road hazards.
Higher vehicle loads (such as with more passengers or cargo)
and higher ambient temperatures decrease the distance
capability of an RFT tire in run-
flat or low pressure operation.
Note:
•
If the sidewall of the RFT tire species a run-flat or low pres-
sure distance limitation, do not exceed the specied distance.
• The distance capability of the vehicle is limited to the
distance capability of the specic RFT tire that is operating
in a run-
flat or low pressure condition.
• For original equipment specication RTF tires applied to
vehicles originally equipped with these tires, see the vehicle
owner’s manual for distance limitations during run-
flat or low
pressure operation.
If in doubt about the distance capability of an RFT tire, do not
exceed 50 miles (80 km) in run-low or low pressure operation.
Seek tire service as soon as possible to minimize tire damage.
SPECIAL SERVICE and REPAIR ISSUES
Authorized Bridgestone or Firestone Retail Locations
Because of the advanced technology and design of RFT tires
and the required tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS),
only qualied tire service professionals with the proper equip-
ment and training should service RFT tires. For instance, the
use of tire mounting equipment that is unsuitable for an RFT
tire may damage the tire beyond repair. Therefore, it is recom-
mended to go to an authorized Bridgestone or
Firestone brand tire retailer for service and replacement.
Visit Bridgestonetire.com to locate the nearest Bridgestone or
Firestone brand retailer.
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