User Guide

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2019 Hankook Tire Product Catalog
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bottom of the tread grooves. When they appear even with the
outside of the tread, it is time to replace your tires immediately.
TIRE DAMAGE
Inspect your tires frequently for uneven wear, scrapes, bulges,
separations, cuts, snags and other damage from road hazards.
Damage from impact can occur to the inner part of your tire
without being visible to the outside. If you have any doubt that
your tire has been damaged from hitting a pothole, curb or debris
on the road, tires must be removed from the wheel and inspected
for damage by a qualified person such as Hankook authorized
dealer. Uneven wear can lead to internal damage or separation.
TIRE REPAIR
Tire repairs should only be completed by a
qualified trained tire service professional. Improper repairs are
dangerous and may cause a tire to suddenly fail.
Tire repairs should be done following the U.S. Tire Manufacturers
Association established guidelines. Hankook warranty does not
cover any repair or inspection.
Tire must be removed from wheel assembly for inspection and
repair.
Repairs should only be made in the tread area (puncture repair
area). None of the repair should extend into shoulder area.
Puncture must be ¼ inch (6mm) or smaller in diameter.
Plug/stem and patch combination is only proper repair method.
Repairs cannot overlap.
Never repair an existing improper repair or tire worn down to
2/32
nds
of an inch.
Contact Hankook Tire Technical Sevices for any repair on non-
conventional tires (eg. runflat, foam-lined)
PUNCTURE
REPAIR
AREA
MOUNTING RECOMMENDATION
Tire mounting and inflation can be dangerous and shall be done
only by specially trained persons using proper tools and
procedures. Always refer to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
mounting procedure. Serious physical injury or death may result
from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting. A
tire bead diameter must always match the diameter of the rim on
which it is being mounted. When inflating/dismounting RV tires,
approved OSHA safety cages must be used. Never stand, lean or
reach over the assembly while inflating tires.
Mounting Precaution
There is extreme danger in attempting to install a tire of one rim
diameter on a rim of a different rim diameter. Always replace a tire
on a rim with another tire of exactly the same diameter tire
designation and suffix letters. For example, a 16” tire goes with a
16” rim. Never mount a 16” size diameter tire on a 16.5” rim. While
it is possible to pass a 16” diameter tire over the lip or flange of a
16.5” size diameter rim, it cannot be inflated enough to position
itself against the rim flange. If an attempt is made to seat the tire
bead by inflating, the tire bead may break with explosive force
and could cause serious bodily injury or death. Rims of different
diameters and tapers cannot be interchanged.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER–INFLATION/OVER LOADING.
FOLLOW OWNER’S MANUAL OR TIRE PLACARD IN VEHICLE.
EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT FROM
IMPROPER MOUNTING.
DO NOT EXCEED 40 PSI TO SEAT BEADS.
Only Specially Trained Persons Should Mount Tires.
1. CLEAN RIM. LUBRICATE RIM AND BEADS.
2. BE SURE BEADS ARE CENTERED.
3. DO NOT STAND OVER TIRE WHILE INFLATING.
4. AFTER BEADS SEAT, ADJUST TO
RECOMMENDED INFLATION.
Moisture trapped inside tires can cause damage.
1. STORE TIRES IN DRY AREA.
2. DRY INTERIOR BEFORE MOUNTING.
3. INFLATE WITH COLD DRY AIR.
SUV / LIGHT TRUCK / TRUCK ROLLOVER HAZARD
Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles
such as SUVs and light trucks do not have the same handling
characteristics as automobiles. Because of these different
characteristics, failure to operate your SUV/truck in a proper and
safe manner can increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover.
Modifications to your SUV/truck tire size, tire type, wheels or
suspension can change your vehicle’s handling characteristics and
further increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Whether your
SUV/truck has the original equipment configuration for tires,
wheels and suspension or whether any of these items have been
modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden sharp turns or lane
changes and obey traffic laws. Failure to do so may result in loss
of vehicle control leading to an accident and serious injury or
death.
TIRE MIXING
Driving your vehicle with an improper mix of
tires is dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling characteristics may be
seriously affected. You could have an accident resulting in serious
personal injury or death. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual, tire
information placard, and a qualified tire service professional for
proper tire replacement.
Unless otherwise specified by the vehicle manufacturer, it is
recommended that all road tires be the same size, type, and speed
rating. Never mix different size tires on an axle, except for
temporary use of a spare.
When it is necessary to replace one or more tires, consider that
applying new tires in pairs on an axle, or to all wheel positions,
helps to optimize vehicle performance and avoid malfunction of
mechanical or electronic vehicle systems (i.e. drive-train
transmission, anti-lock brakes, traction control).
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