Warranty

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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. For replacement tires, the correct
inflation pressure will be provided by your Michelin tire retailer; if not, refer
to the vehicle decal. These inflation pressures must be maintained as a
minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated
on the tire sidewall.
CHECK THE COLD INFLATION PRESSURE IN ALL
YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT LEAST
ONCE EACH MONTH
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. Therefore, inflation pressures
should be checked at least once each month and always before long
distance trips. This applies to all tires, including sealant types, and self-
supporting tires which are as susceptible to losing air pressure as any other
type of tire 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 air pressure to
increase.
UNDERINFLATION
It is impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated by simply
looking at them. It is almost impossible to “feel or hear” when a tire is
being run underinflated or nearly flat. Tires must be checked monthly with
a tire pressure gauge.
MICHELIN
®
PAX
®
SYSTEM
TM
TIRES AND SELF
SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE
TM
(ZP) TIRES AT
LOW OR ZERO AIR PRESSURE
The handling characteristics of a vehicle with a deflated PAX
®
System tire
or Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire (whether front or rear) are not the
same as those of a vehicle with normally inflated tires. Avoid high speeds
and hard cornering whenever a low pressure warning is activated. Even a
MICHELIN PAX System Tire or Self-Supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tire can
build up excessive heat when run underinflated for an extended period of
time. The length of time and distance a PAX System Tire/Self-Supporting
Zero Pressure (ZP) tire will perform at low or zero air pressure will depend
upon the severity of the event causing air loss, ambient temperature,
speed at which the tire is operated, and the conditions under which the
tire is operated (i.e. hard braking, cornering and other sharp maneuvers
will greatly reduce the length of time the tire can perform at low or zero
air pressure.) Continuous use of an underinflated tire may lead to sudden
tire destruction. If a tire at low or zero pressure begins to vibrate or cause
difficulty in vehicle handling, remove the tire immediately and replace with
the temporary spare. If MICHELIN PAX System Tires or Self-Supporting Zero
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