Owner’s Manual Passenger and Light Truck Replacement Tire Limited Warranty Registration Cards Safety Tips Be sure to register your new BFGoodrich® tires at bfgoodrichtires.com/register. While you’re at it, get racing & driver updates, product information, special offers and more at bfgoodrichtires.
Please be sure to visit bfgoodrichtires.com/register to find out how and why to register your new replacement tires. While you are on the site, get racing and driver updates, product information, special offers and more at bfgoodrichtires.com. BFGoodrich® is a brand of Michelin North America, Inc. (“MNA”).
here Alteration ...................................................................................... 15 West Caldwell, NJ 07007-2506 Arbitration ....................................................................................... 5 Michelin North America, Inc. TIRE REGISTRY MNA, INC. TIRE REGISTRY Post Office Box 2506 Post Office 2506 MNA, INC.
(to be completed at the time of purchase) # ORIGINAL OWNER/TIRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Thank you for choosing BFGoodrich® tires. With proper tire maintenance and care, you will enjoy driving on your new BFGoodrich tires for a long, long time. REGISTER YOUR TIRES ON THE INTERNET AT www.bfgoodrichtires.
BFGOODRICH® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK REPLACEMENT TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY To ensure your understanding of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully. It is essential that you also read and understand the safety and maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this Owner’s Manual. WHO IS COVERED? This warranty covers the original purchaser of BFGoodrich® passenger and light truck replacement tires.
– Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism; – Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brakelock; – The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for example, waterbase sealers or balancing substances); – Cosmetic ozone or weather cracking; – Use of BFGoodrich® tires that is inconsistent with the safety information provided in your owner’s manual.
Treadwear If a tire is covered and wears out evenly before delivering the warranted mileage, we will replace the tire with a comparable new BFGoodrich® replacement tire on a pro rata basis. This means that you will be responsible for paying a portion of the cost.
HOW DO I DISPUTE ISSUES CONCERNING THIS WARRANTY? ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE MARKETING, SALE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PURCHASED PRODUCT AGAINST MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, DEALERS, AFFILIATES, PARENT OR SISTER CORPORATIONS, RELATED CORPORATE ENTITIES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY “MICHELIN”) SHALL BE SUBJECT TO BINDING ARBITRATION.
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRES The tire is the only contact between your vehicle and the ground. In order to ensure greater safety and to achieve longer tire life, it is essential to adhere to certain principles. Tires are of the utmost importance and the cost of regular maintenance is more than justified.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction. If tires are supplied as original equipment, refer to the tire information placard that came on your vehicle, (located in the vehicle’s door jamb, inside the fuel hatch or on the glove compartment door), for the recommended operating pressures.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS): Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that is designed to monitor the pressure of tires mounted on your vehicle and sends a signal to the driver if a tire pressure falls below a predetermined level. A TPMS should not replace monthly manual pressure checks for all four (4) tires and the spare. We recommend that you manually monitor and check tire pressure inflation with a pressure gauge.
SPEED RATING SYSTEM The speed rating of a tire indicates the speed category (or range of speeds) at which the tire can carry a load under specified service conditions. The speed rating system used today was developed in Europe in response to the need to categorize Speed Speed Speed tires into standardized Symbol (km/h) (mph) speeds. A letter from A to Z symbolizes a tire’s L 120 75 certified speed rating, M 130 81 ranging from 5 km/h (3 mph) to above 300 km/h N 140 87 (186 mph).
“Z” Rated Tires When “Z” appears in the size description with the service description, the maximum speed is indicated by the service description. Examples: Tire Designation Maximum Speed P275/40ZR17 P275/40R17 93Y P275/40ZR17 93Y P275/40ZR17 (93Y) Above 240 km/h (149 mph)* 300 km/h (186 mph) 300 km/h (186 mph) Above 300 km/h (186 mph)* *Consult Tire Manufacturer For tires having a maximum speed capability above 240 km/h (149 mph), a “Z” may appear in the size designation.
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the like, can damage a tire and should be safely avoided. Unavoidable contact with such objects should prompt a thorough tire inspection. Anytime you see any damage to your tires or wheels, replace with the spare at once and immediately visit any BFGoodrich tire retailer.
WEAR BARS BFGoodrich® tires contain “Wear-Bars” in the grooves of the tire tread which become visible when only 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread is remaining. At this stage, your tires must be replaced. Tires worn beyond this stage are extremely dangerous. DO NOT OVERLOAD – DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your tires is molded on the tire sidewall. Do not exceed this rating.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment or balance. These conditions not only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which could be dangerous.
TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT To obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your tires. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on tire rotation. If you do not have an owner‘s manual for your vehicle, BFGoodrich® recommends rotating your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10,000 to 12,000 km), or as specified by your vehicle manufacturer, whichever is lower. Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended.
TIRE ALTERATIONS Do not make or allow to be made any alterations on your tires. Alterations may prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage which can result in an accident. Tires which become unserviceable due to alterations such as truing, whitewall inlays, addition of balancing or sealant liquids, or the use of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates are excluded from warranty coverage.
FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS Tire mounting can be dangerous and must be done by professionally trained persons using proper tools and procedures as specified by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). Your tires should be mounted on wheels of correct size and type and which are in good, clean condition. Wheels that are bent, chipped, rusted (steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may cause tire damage. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign material.
SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRES The following recommendation applies to passenger car and light truck tires. Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire itself. These component properties evolve over time.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAN LEAD TO ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR AND/OR TIRE DAMAGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. If you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your local participating BFGoodrich® tire retailer listed in the phone directory, or visit our web site listed below for dealer locations. If further assistance is required, contact: IN THE USA 1-877-788-8899 or write: Michelin North America, Inc.
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(to be completed at the time of purchase) # ORIGINAL OWNER/TIRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Thank you for choosing BFGoodrich® tires. With proper tire maintenance and care, you will enjoy driving on your new BFGoodrich tires for a long, long time. REGISTER YOUR TIRES ON THE INTERNET AT www.bfgoodrichtires.
here Alteration ...................................................................................... 15 West Caldwell, NJ 07007-2506 Arbitration ....................................................................................... 5 Michelin North America, Inc. TIRE REGISTRY MNA, INC. TIRE REGISTRY Post Office Box 2506 Post Office 2506 MNA, INC.
(to be completed at the time of purchase) # ORIGINAL OWNER/TIRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION Thank you for choosing BFGoodrich® tires. With proper tire maintenance and care, you will enjoy driving on your new BFGoodrich tires for a long, long time. REGISTER YOUR TIRES ON THE INTERNET AT www.bfgoodrichtires.
here Alteration ...................................................................................... 15 West Caldwell, NJ 07007-2506 Arbitration ....................................................................................... 5 Michelin North America, Inc. TIRE REGISTRY MNA, INC. TIRE REGISTRY Post Office Box 2506 Post Office 2506 MNA, INC.
Please be sure to visit bfgoodrichtires.com/register to find out how and why to register your new replacement tires. While you are on the site, get racing and driver updates, product information, special offers and more at bfgoodrichtires.com. BFGoodrich® is a brand of Michelin North America, Inc. (“MNA”).
You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich® tires. Still it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact you. For online tire registration, visit www.bfgoodrichtires.com/register (in USA), www.bfgoodrichtires.ca (in Canada). Get racing & driver updates, product information, special offers and more at bfgoodrichtires.com MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. P.O. BOX 19001, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29602-9001 USA STOCK #: BMW 21078 (Rev.
