Warranty

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oversteer skidding condition may result and lead to loss of
control, particularly in a turn. Generally, new tires provide
increased resistance to hydroplaning due to their full tread
depth. With the new tires on the rear, the oversteer skid-
ding condition may be more easily avoided. Therefore, if
replacing only one or two tires at a time:
• Two new tires should be placed on the rear axle.
• One new tire should be paired with another tire from the
vehicle with the deepest tread depth, and then both should
be placed on the rear axle.
Winter Tires: See “Winter Tires” in this manual.
Speed Rating: See “Tire Speed Ratings” in this manual.
Additional or alternate recommendations may apply for
some vehicles. Always refer to and follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s tire replacement and tire application recom-
mendations; consult your vehicle owner’s manual and tire
information placard.
YOUR SPARE TIRE
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for proper applica-
tion of your spare tire. Your car may be equipped with a
“temporary use” spare tire; this spare may differ in size and
construction from the other tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
Check in ation pressure before use. Failure to have proper
in ation pressure when using your spare tire can result in
serious personal injury or death. See “Tire In ation Pres-
sure” in this manual.
SAFETY WARNING
Mounting a “temporary use” tire on a wheel which is not
speci cally designed for it, or placing another type tire on
a wheel designated for temporary use can be dangerous.
Your vehicle’s handling characteristics can be seriously af-
fected. You could have an accident resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual
for proper application of your “temporary use” spare tire.
The spare tire in your vehicle is intended to be used as a
spare when needed. The spare tire carrier is not intended to
be used for long term storage, except for “temporary use”
tires. If your spare is the same size, load rating, and type of
tire as your road tires, it should be included in the tire rota-
tion process; see “Radial Tire Rotation” in this manual.
The spare should be included in regular tire inspections and
in ation pressure checks.
In addition, your spare should
be replaced 10 years after date of manufacture, regardless
of condition or tread depth.
For more information, see
“Tire Damage, Inspection and Service Life” in this manual.
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TIRE STORAGE
Tires should be stored indoors in a cool, dry place. Water
should not be allowed to collect inside them. Tires should
be placed away from electric generators/motors and sources
of heat such as hot pipes. Storage surfaces should be clean
and free of grease, gasoline or other substances which can
deteriorate the rubber.
SAFETY WARNING
Improper storage can damage your tires in ways that may
not be visible and can lead to a failure resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
The spare tire in your vehicle is intended to be used as a
spare when needed. The spare tire carrier is not intended to
be used for long term storage, except for “temporary use”
tires. For more information, see “Your Spare Tire” and
“Radial Tire Rotation” in this manual.
TIRE SERVICE CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION
Normal tire maintenance and Limited Warranty services are
available at locations across the U.S.A. and Canada. For
more information, visit us on the internet at www.bridges-
tonetire.com, or please call the Technical Service Depart-
ment:
U.S.A.: (1-800-356-4644) or Canada: (1-800-267-1318).
Additional information on the care and service of automo-
bile and light truck tires is available from the following
organizations:
Rubber Manufacturers Association
1400 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-2403
www.rma.org
Rubber Association of Canada
2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 4, Suite 250
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1W1
www.rubberassociation.ca
TIRE REGISTRATION
Registration of your tires is an important safety precau-
tion since it enables the manufacturer to notify you in the
event of a recall. When you purchase replacement tires,
the retailer will provide a registration card on which the
tire identi cation numbers have been recorded;  ll in your
name and address on the card and mail it promptly. Some
retailers may submit the registration for you. You do not
need to register tires which come as original equipment on
new vehicles—the vehicle and tire manufacturers handle
that for you.