Warranty

DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE
CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS
Any under inflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction.
Refer to the tire placard on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or owner’s manual for placard location)
for the recommended operating pressures. Do not exceed maximum pressure indicated on
tire sidewall.
CHECK TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES (INCLUDING THE SPARE) AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH WHEN
TIRES ARE COLD AND BEFORE LONG TRIPS. ALL TIRES LOSE INFLATION OVER TIME.
Failure to maintain correct inflation may result in improper vehicle handling, and may cause
rapid and irregular tire wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle control and serious personal
injury or death. Therefore, inflation pressures should be checked at least once a month and
always prior to long distance trips. Any tire is susceptible to losing inflation pressure if not
properly maintained.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold; in other words, before they have been driven
on. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires to heat up and inflation pressure to increase.
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure is especially important. However, at high speeds, even with the correct
inflation pressures, a road hazard, for example, is more difficult to avoid and if contact is made,
has a greater chance of causing tire damage than at a lower speed. Moreover, driving at high
speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and bring your vehicle to a safe
stop. Never exceed the legal speed limit.
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL
Any time you see any damage to your tires or wheels replace with a suitable spare at once and
immediately see your tire dealer. When inspecting your tires, including the spare, check your
inflation pressures. If your pressure check indicates that one of your tires has lost pressure of two
pounds or more, look for signs of penetrations, valve leakage, or other tire or wheel damage that
may account for the inflation loss.
Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the
edges of the tire tread which may be caused by misalignment or underinflation. If any such
damage is found, the tire must be replaced with a suitable spare tire at once and should be
inspected by any tire dealer at once. Use of a damaged tire could result in sudden tire destruction.
All tires will wear out faster when subjected to high speeds, as well as hard cornering, rapid
starts, sudden stops, frequent driving on roads which are in poor condition, and off-road use.
Roads with holes and rocks or other objects can damage tires and cause misalignment of your
vehicle. When you drive on such roads, drive on them carefully and slowly, and before driving
at normal or highway speeds, examine your tires for any damage, such as cuts or penetrations.
WORN OUT TIRES ARE DANGEROUS
Tires contain “Wear-Bars” in the grooves of the tire tread and indicate when only 2/32nds of an
inch (1.6mm) tread is remaining. Tires worn to 2/32" (1.6mm) at any place on the tire, MUST BE
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY! TIRES WORN BEYOND THIS STAGE ARE DANGEROUS!
DO NOT OVERLOAD–DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS
The maximum load rating of your tires is marked on the tire sidewall. Do not exceed these load
ratings. Follow the loading instructions of the manufacturer of your vehicle and this will insure
that your tires are not overloaded. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable
loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire
destruction.
Do not exceed the gross axle weight ratings for any axle on your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should see any tire dealer for advice concerning the correct
size of tire and pressures. Tire size and pressures will depend upon the type and size of trailer
and hitch utilized, but in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure of tire load rating be
exceeded. Check the tire placard and the owner’s manual supplied by the manufacturer of your
vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing.
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Safety Warnings
For more information on safety, visit www.US.CooperTire.com and select “Tire Safety.”