User Manual

20
varies widely so that accurately predicting the serviceable life of any specic
tire in advance is not possible. That is why, in addition to regular inspections
and ination pressure maintenance by consumers, it is recommended
that passenger car and light truck tires, including spare tires be inspected
regularly by a qualied tire specialist, such as a Michelin tire retailer, who
will assess the tire’s suitability for continued service. Tires which have been
in use for 5 years or more should continue to be inspected by a specialist
at least annually. Consumers are strongly encouraged to be aware not only
of their tires’ visual condition and ination pressure but also of any change
in dynamic performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration,
which could be an indication that the tires need to be removed from
service to prevent tire failure. It is impossible to predict when tires should
be replaced based on their calendar age alone. However, the older a tire,
the greater the chance that it will need to be replaced due to the service-
related evolution or other conditions found upon inspection or detected
during use. While most tires will need replacement before they achieve 10
years, it is recommended that any tires in service 10 years or more from the
date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a
precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not
reached the legal wear limit. For tires that were on an original equipment
vehicle (i.e., acquired by the consumer on a new vehicle), follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s tire replacement recommendations, when specied (but
not to exceed 10 years). The date when a tire was manufactured is located
on the sidewall of each tire. Consumers should locate the Department of
Transportation or “DOT” code on the tire. The code begins with “DOT”
and ends with the week and year of manufacture. For example, a DOT
code ending with “2214” indicates a tire made in the 22nd week of 2014.
REMEMBER... TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES
AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT:
• INSPECT TIRES AT LEAST MONTHLY, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER
STRIKING ANY ROAD HAZARD.
• CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH WHEN TIRES
ARE COLD AND BEFORE EVERY LONG TRIP.
• NEVER UNDERINFLATE OR OVERINFLATE A TIRE.
• NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE AND TIRES.
• ALWAYS OBEY LEGAL SPEED LIMITS AND DRIVE AT A SPEED THAT IS
REASONABLE UNDER THE ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
• AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR
EDGES OF PAVEMENT.
• AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
• IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE THE TIRE WITH A
PROPERLY INFLATED SPARE AND VISIT A QUALIFIED TIRE
PROFESSIONAL AT ONCE.
• KEEP TIRES AND WHEELS PROPERLY ALIGNED, BALANCED,
AND ROTATED.
• HAVE MOUNTING AND REPAIRS DONE BY A TIRE PROFESSIONAL.
• IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR MICHELIN
TIRE RETAILER.
21