User Guide

TIRE SERVICE LIFE
Tires are designed and built to provide many thousands of miles of
excellent service. For maximum benefit, tires must be maintained
properly to avoid tire damage that may result in removal from service
before the tread is worn down to minimum depth.
It is not practical to accurately predict the service life of any specific
tire in chronological time since service conditions vary widely. The
serviceability of a tire over time is a function of the storage and
service conditions (inflation pressure, load, speed, road hazard injury,
etc.) to which a tire is subjected. Consumers should not rely solely
on the appearance of the tire, but should be aware of any change in
dynamic performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration,
which could be a sign to remove the tire. Therefore, it is essential to
have tires, including spares, inspected regularly (at least monthly) for
proper inflation pressure, damage and treadwear.
Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual (or your vehicle) to
determine if it is equipped with run-flat (extended mobility)
tires. If your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, the
following applies:
RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY EXTENDED MOBILITY
TECHNOLOGY (EMT™), RUNONFLAT® (ROF) AND
DUNLOP SELF-SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY (DSST®)
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL MONITORING
The information contained in this Limited Warranty Brochure applies
only to the Original Equipment tires supplied with your vehicle.
In order for Goodyear Run-Flat (Extended Mobility Technology
[EMT], RunOnFlat [ROF]) or Dunlop Run-Flat (Dunlop Self-Supporting
Technology [DSST]) tires to obtain the performance criteria stated
within this Limited Warranty, Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tires
must use specific parts, such as a low tire pressure-monitoring
system authorized by the Original Equipment
vehicle manufacturer.
RUN-FLAT TIRE FEATURE:
The Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire is a high-performance tire
with a remarkable feature: It can operate for limited distances with
very low or even no inflation pressure (refer to your Vehicle Owner’s
Manual for these limitations). This is an important benefit, especially
if inflation loss occurs at a location where immediately stopping your
vehicle could be hazardous.
TIRE PRESSURE-MONITORING SYSTEM ALERT
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information on what
to do if the tire pressure warning system activates.
WARNING
If the tire pressure-monitoring system signals an alert, follow these
safety precautions to prevent a loss of vehicle control that could
result in serious personal injury or death:
• Slow your speed. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 kph).
• Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe
handling maneuvers.
• Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
Remember that when your tires have lost air pressure, your vehicle’s
handling capability is reduced, particularly during severe maneuvers.
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