Warranty

TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
WARNING
Failure to install tires with adequate load capacity will result in tire
fatigue and sudden tire failure. This could lead to loss of vehicle
control, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Certain vehicle performance parameters, including ride comfort
and handling, may be affected by substitute tire sizes. In some
cases, particularly for SUVs and light trucks, a failure to follow
the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for tire replacement
could adversely affect the safe handling of the vehicle, possibly
resulting in a loss of vehicle control leading to personal injury or
death.
The following procedures concerning replacement tires must be
followed:
• Confi rm that the load-carrying capacity is greater than or
equal to the load-carrying capacity of the OE tire size at the
pressure indicated on the vehicle Tire Information Placard.
• Carefully note any differences between recommendations
for front and rear axle positions regarding the tire size and/
or infl ation pressure.
• The speed rating must be equal to or greater than what is
specifi ed by the vehicle manufacturer if the speed capability
of the vehicle is to be maintained.
• Tires should be mounted on approved wheel widths. If
changing tire sizes, check to make sure the wheel has
adequate load and infl ation pressure capacity.
• Body and chassis clearance must be checked on the
vehicle’s front and rear axles.
In addition to the above, light truck tire replacements should take
into consideration the following:
• Proper spacing between dual tires is necessary for
optimum tire performance. If chains are used, particular
care must be taken to assure adequate clearance between
loaded tires to avoid damage from the chains. The
allowable outside diameter difference between a tire and its
dual mate is ¼ ” (6.4 mm) for light truck tires.
CONSIDERATIONS IN PLUS SIZING
Always refer to and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s replacement
tire recommendations. In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer may
specifi cally advise against the application of replacement tires that
are not of the original size or type.
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