TABLE LIMITED OFWARRANTY CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ELIGIBLE TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . 1 TREADWEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . 3 CLAIM PROCESS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 4 YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE LIMITED OFWARRANTY CONTENTS SAFE USE OF TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 TIRE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SPECIAL ADVICE FOR LIGHT TRUCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 VEHICLES WITH MODIFIED SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 USEFUL TIRE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING (UTQG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 DOT SERIAL NUMBER SYSTEM .
LIMITED WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing Nitto® brand tire(s). This Limited Warranty covers all Nitto® brand passenger car and light truck tires purchased and used within the United States. Nothing in this Limited Warranty is intended to be a representation that tire failures cannot occur. ELIGIBLE TIRES The presence of a manufacturing anomaly is not necessarily required to qualify for an adjustment. You are eligible for this Limited Warranty if: • You are the original purchaser of the tire.
LIMITED WARRANTY uniformity issues, Nitto® will replace, free of charge, any eligible tire when the original usable tread is worn by 25% or less, and within 60 months from the date of purchase. If you cannot provide a copy of the original purchase receipt, the manufacturing date of the tire, as indicated by the tire DOT code, will be used in lieu of the purchase date for purposes of the above calculation. Mounting and balancing costs are covered by Nitto®.
LIMITED WARRANTY • Is a model tire included in the product chart. • Is driven no more than the warranted miles specified in the product chart. • Is properly serviced and maintained, including periodic rotation. • Tread is evenly worn down to the top of the treadwear indicator bars. • Was installed no more than 60 months from the date of purchase. • Has been used on road surfaces for which the tire is designed. • Has not been used for commercial service.
LIMITED WARRANTY • Tires with the DOT identification number removed or rendered illegible. Improper application, not limited to: • Incorrect size and load rating for the vehicle. • Passenger tires used on pick-up trucks with slide-in campers. Improper mounting, balancing, or repair, not limited to: • Improper tire mounting, tire/wheel assembly imbalance.
LIMITED WARRANTY were performed. Follow the rotation interval from your vehicle Owner’s Manual. Nitto® recommends rotations at 3,500 miles or less for high performance (low profile) tires or 7,500 miles or less for standard passenger and light truck tires (see “Tire Rotation” section). 3. Complete and sign the Nitto® Limited Warranty Claim Form provided by the dealer, keep a copy for your records, and leave the tire with the dealer.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This manual is not intended to provide proper training or service procedures for tire mounting, dismounting, balancing, rotation, or repair. Please leave these tasks to qualified tire service professionals. NOTICE Nitto® brand tires are designed and built with great care. Any tire, no matter how well constructed, can fail as a result of punctures, impact damage, underinflation/overloading or other conditions resulting from use.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION HOW TO DETERMINE PROPER TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE It is impossible to determine whether tires are properly inflated just by looking at them.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION It is important to check your tires using an accurate tire pressure gauge, which can be purchased at your tire dealer or auto supply store. Underinflation can overload tires. Check the inflation pressure every month, including the spare tire, to make sure it’s up to specification. Check it again before long trips or when carrying extra weight.
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TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION • • • • • • If you must inflate your tires when they are hot, add 4 pounds per square inch (4 psi) (28 kPa) above the recommended inflation pressure specification. Recheck the inflation pressure when the tires are cold and adjust to the recommended inflation pressure shown on the vehicle’s Tire Information Placard. Never release air or nitrogen from a hot tire in order to reach the recommended cold tire pressure.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 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 significantly underinflated, 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.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION WARNING Never drive on a tire if there is any evidence of damage. Driving on a damaged tire is dangerous. A damaged tire could suddenly fail, which may result in loss of vehicle control and lead to serious personal injury or death. Do not attempt to dismount, mount, or repair a tire yourself. See your Nitto® dealer immediately if you detect damage.
TIRE TIRE SAFETY SAFETY AND AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION INFORMATION WARNING Before having your tire repaired, tell your authorized Nitto® dealer if you have used an aerosol puncture sealant to inflate/seal the tire. Aerosol puncture sealants could contain a highly flammable, explosive gas. Driving on an improperly repaired tire is dangerous. An improper repair can cause further damage to the tire.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Nitto® speed-rated passenger car tires may be repaired and returned to service under the following conditions: • Proper repair materials and procedures have been used. • The damage or puncture is not larger than ¼” (6.4 mm) in diameter. • The repair will be the first repair performed on that tire. (Only one repair per tire is permitted in order to maintain a limited speed rating.) • The tire must have more than 2⁄32” (1.6 mm) of tread remaining.
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.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION TIRE AND WHEEL MATCHING AND MOUNTING WARNING Any attempt to mount a tire on a wheel with a different diameter will result in an explosion of the tire/wheel assembly that could cause severe personal injury or death. Prior to mounting any tire, always check the wheel identification stamp to verify the correct wheel diameter. Always check the tire size molded onto the sidewall. Never exceed 40 psi when seating the tire beads onto the wheel.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION TIRE MIXING WARNING Driving your vehicle with an improper mix of tire sizes, constructions, and speed ratings can be dangerous. Your car’s handling characteristics can be adversely affected. You could have an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual or an authorized Nitto® dealer for proper tire replacement.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION STUDLESS WINTER/SNOW TIRES • • • It is always preferable to apply winter/snow tires to all wheel positions, including dual tires, to maintain vehicle mobility and control. If winter/snow tires are applied to the front axle of any vehicle, winter/snow tires must also be installed on the rear axle. DO NOT apply winter/snow tires only to the front axle. This applies to all passenger and light truck vehicles, including front-wheeldrive, 4WD, and AWD vehicles.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION NOTICE In some cases, the vehicle manufacturer may specifically advise against replacing fewer than all four tires. Always check and follow the recommendations in the vehicle Owner’s Manual. For 4WD and AWD vehicles, even small differences in outside diameter may cause drivetrain damage or mechanical malfunction.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION your tires show irregular wear, have your vehicle’s alignment checked immediately. TIRE WEAR – VISUAL CHECK WARNING Beware of Sudden Tire Vibration. A tire failure may lead to loss of vehicle control, which could cause serious personal injury or death. Many tire failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, bulges, or irregular wear.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION • • Seek roadside assistance or change the damaged tire with your spare tire. Have all of your tires and the vehicle thoroughly inspected by a tire professional. TIRE ROTATION The purpose for rotating tires is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on a vehicle. Your tires should be thoroughly examined on a lift by a tire dealer for any abnormalities.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Remember to follow your vehicle Owner’s Manual for tire rotation intervals. Your Limited Warranty recommends Nitto® brand tires to be rotated as follows: • Every 3,500 miles or less for high performance (low profile) tires. • Every 7,500 miles or less for standard passenger and light truck tires. More frequent rotation or a thorough vehicle inspection may be necessary if, upon inspection, irregular or erratic treadwear is beginning to appear.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION speed-rated tires must remain on the rear axle. Consult your authorized Nitto® dealer. TIRE SPEED RATING All Nitto® passenger, light truck, and truck tires have a maximum speed rating based on size and type. Tires must never be operated in excess of their rated speed limit! Consult your tire dealer or contact Nitto® at (888) 529-8200 (Pacific Time) if you are not sure about the maximum speed rating of your tires.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Q, R, S, T, U, H, V, W, Y, or (Y) to identify the particular tire’s speed rating. Additionally, the letter Z may appear in the size designation. When purchasing or replacing speed-rated tires, make sure to: • Use the ranking in the following chart to compare the speed symbols of all the tires. • Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, if any, concerning the use of speed-rated tires.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION TIRE SPINNING WARNING Spinning a tire to remove a vehicle stuck in mud, snow, or wet grass can be dangerous. This could cause serious personal injury or death to a bystander or passenger and extensive vehicle damage. A tire spinning at a speedometer reading above 35 miles per hour (55 km/h) can reach a speed capable of disintegrating a tire with explosive force within a matter of seconds.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION • • • Consult your tire dealer, the Rubber Manufacturers Association website (www.rma.org), or your state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) for information regarding regulatory and seasonal restrictions for stud usage. Also see the “Tire Mixing” section in this manual for more details. Nitto® recommends that snow tires be installed in matched sets of four. ADVERSE WEATHER DRIVING Take special care when driving in adverse weather conditions.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SAFE USE OF TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES WARNING The spare tire your car is equipped with may be of a different size and construction from the other tires on your vehicle. When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to observe recommended precautions could lead to erratic vehicle behavior and/or tire damage, possibly resulting in an accident and serious personal injury or death.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION WARNING (continued) Do not operate your vehicle with more than one temporary spare in use (this does not apply to a full size spare), and only operate it at limited speeds and distances as indicated on the sidewall of the tire. The “T” Type temporary spare tire may lower ground clearance when used. Avoid driving over large obstacles and other road hazards.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SPECIAL ADVICE FOR LIGHT TRUCKS Never exceed the speed limit as indicated by the speed symbol on the tire’s sidewall. See the chart and explanation of speed ratings in this manual. If you do not know the speed rating of your Nitto® brand tire, contact your Nitto® dealer or Nitto® Tire U.S.A. Inc. for current information.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION WARNING P-metric and LT-metric tires are not necessarily interchangeable. P-metric and LT-metric tires follow completely different Load/ Inflation tables and are designed to carry different loads at different pressures. LT-metric tires carry their load at higher inflation pressures and do not always have adequate load capacity to replace P-metric tires of the same size. After reducing a P-metric tire’s load rating by dividing by 1.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION VEHICLES WITH MODIFIED SUSPENSION WARNING ROLLOVER HAZARD Large-diameter tires and modified suspensions that increase ground clearance will alter vehicle handling. • The vehicle may become more likely to roll over. • Braking distances may increase. • Slower speeds may be required to maintain control. Drive with extreme caution until you become familiar with how your vehicle handles. Always wear your seat belt. Some modifications may be illegal in your state.
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TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION • Temperature - The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperatures can cause the materials of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
TIRE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION TIRE REGISTRATION Your original equipment tires are registered through the vehicle manufacturer. When you purchase replacement Nitto® brand tires, the seller is required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to present you with a tire registration form. Nitto® Tire U.S.A. Inc. provides a registration card at no charge to all Nitto® dealers. The dealer must fill in the dealer name, address, and serial numbers of the tires purchased.
