Warranty

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Congratulations! You have just purchased quality
tires from a BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, or ASSOCIATED
BRANDS dealer.
To ensure optimum tire performance and reduce the risk of
a tire failure, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
strongly recommends you read and follow all maintenance
and safety information contained in this manual. In addi-
tion, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance,
if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional.
CONTENTS
Tire Care Basics: Infl ate. Rotate. Evaluate. ......................... 4
Tire Maintenance and Safety Information ............................. 9
Tire Failure While Driving ...................................................... 9
Tire Infl ation Pressure ........................................................... 9
Tips For Safe Tire Infl ation .................................................. 11
Tips For Safe Loading ......................................................... 12
Tire Damage, Inspection and Service Life ........................... 12
Tire Manufacture Date ........................................................ 14
Tire Repairs ........................................................................ 14
Tire Mounting and Other Servicing ...................................... 16
High Performance, Low Aspect Ratio Tires .......................... 17
Winter Tires ........................................................................ 17
High Speed Driving ............................................................. 18
Tire Speed Ratings ............................................................. 18
Tire Spinning ...................................................................... 20
Radial Tire Rotation ............................................................. 20
Tire Replacement and Tire Mixing ....................................... 21
Your Spare Tire ................................................................... 22
Tire Storage ........................................................................ 23
Tire Service Customer Satisfaction ..................................... 23
Tire Registration ................................................................. 23
RFT Tires with Run-Flat Technology .................................... 24
RFT Infl ation Pressure ......................................................... 24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................ 24
Run-Flat or Low Tire Pressure Operation ............................. 25
Distance—How Far You Can Drive ...................................... 26
Special Service and Repair Issues ...................................... 26
Reference Information .......................................................... 28
Tire Sidewall Labeling ......................................................... 28
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................... 30
Limited Warranty .................................................................. 32
Eligibility ............................................................................. 32
What Is Warranted and For How Long ................................. 32
What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover ....................... 33
Each Brands Warranty Coverage ......................................... 34
Supplemental Mileage Limited Warranty ............................. 37
DriveGuard Supplemental Road Hazard............................... 40
Replacement Warranty for All Brands .................................. 43
Where To Go ....................................................................... 43
Consumer Rights ................................................................ 43
Conditions and Exclusions .................................................. 43
Owner’s Obligations ............................................................ 44
Arbitration .....................................................
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