Warranty

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TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATIONTIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, read the vehicle Owner’s
Manual regarding its operation. Some TPMS systems do not alert
you until the tires are signifi cantly underinfl ated, which could result
in permanent tire damage and possible sudden tire failure. In the
event that your TPMS malfunction indicator lamp is displayed,
you should immediately pull over to a safe parking area and check
your tires.
IDENTIFYING DAMAGED TIRES
• If your tire strikes a road hazard at any speed, internal tire
damage could result, which may lead to sudden tire failure and
loss of vehicle control. Tire failure may even occur miles after
the initial impact. Impact damage from such hazards may not
be visible on the outside of the tire. Have your Nitto
®
dealer
dismount the tire and inspect it for damage. A tire may not have
visible signs of damage on the tire surface or the interior.
• If the impact was suffi cient to bend the wheel fl ange, internal
tire damage may have occurred, compromising the safety and
integrity of the tire. Such impact damage may result in a sudden
tire failure many weeks or months later. Tire replacement is
highly recommended as a safety precaution.
• Indications of impact damage include, but are not limited to, a
bubble or a blister on the outside of the tire.
• Have your dealer inspect your tires if you see anything unusual
or if cuts, cracks, splitting, or bruises in the tread and sidewall
areas are visible. Bumps or bulges may indicate a serious
and dangerous separation within the tire body. Have your tire
inspected by a qualifi ed tire service person. It may be necessary
to have the tire removed from the wheel for a complete
inspection.
• Inspect your tires for adequate tread depth. When the tire is
worn to the built-in indicators at ⁄” (1.6 mm) or less tr
ead
groove depth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced. Never
drive on tires to the point that the tire cord or the fabric is
exposed.
• Inspect your tires for uneven wear. Wear on one side of the
tread or fl at spots in the tread may indicate alignment or other
problems with the tires or the vehicle. Consult your authorized
Nitto
®
dealer.