PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY AND OWNER’S MANUAL Contains all Applicable Treadwear Limited Warranty Information Including the Limited Warranty for Uniroyal® Tires with NailGard® Please be sure to register your new tires at uniroyaltires.com/register. While you're there, check out our expert tips on tire safety and maintenance. You can also receive money-saving tips and other helpful reminders by signing up for our Miles4Less email club at uniroyaltires.com/miles4less.
UNIROYAL® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOUT THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND OWNER’S MANUAL As the original purchaser of a Uniroyal® passenger or light truck tire, you are covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject to the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings) contained in the Owner’s Manual. To ensure your understanding of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully.
UNIROYAL® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY An important reminder: No tire manufacturer can guarantee you a certain number of miles from a given tire. Driving habits, driving conditions, road conditions, and vehicle maintenance all play a part in the tread life of a tire.
UNIROYAL® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY If a Uniroyal Royal Seal® tire or a Uniroyal® tire with NailGard® becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by the workmanship and materials limited warranty, it will be replaced with a new, comparable Uniroyal® Brand tire at no charge, during the first 24 months after the date of purchase or the first 30% of treadwear, whichever comes first. The cost of mounting and balancing the tires is included.
UNIROYAL® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY Tread Puncture Replacement – Uniroyal® Tires with NailGard® If your Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® sealant tire does not seal a puncture during the legal life of the tire*, Uniroyal will replace the tire free of charge, mounting and balancing included. If your Laredo® sealant tire does seal a puncture during the first 50% of the original useable tread depth*, Uniroyal will replace the tire free of charge.
UNIROYAL® PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER RIGHTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province and state to state. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read the Tire Owner’s Manual portion of this booklet, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle owner’s manual, and the vehicle tire information placard for essential safety and maintenance information.
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ARBITRATION CLAUSE other private arbitration service as you and Michelin North America, Inc. shall mutually agree (the actual authority involved, the “Arbitral Body”). The Arbitral Body shall decide the issues submitted in accordance herewith, provided that all substantive questions of law will be determined under the laws of the State in which you purchased the product at issue.
TIRE DISABLEMENT SAFETY WARNING Any tire may fail as a result of an improperly repaired puncture, impact damage, improper inflation, overloading or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. Tire failures, such as a rapid air loss or a tread and belt detachment, may increase risk of injury or death and/or property damage.
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. 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.
TIRE SPINNING Do not spin wheels in excess of 35 mph (55 km/h) as indicated on the speedometer. Excessive speed in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause it to “explode” from centrifugal force. The energy released by such an explosion is sufficient to cause serious physical injury or death. Never allow anyone to stand near or behind the spinning tire. HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS Correct inflation pressure is especially important.
SPEED RATINGS rating does not imply that vehicles can be safely driven at the maximum speed for which the tire is rated, particularly under adverse road and weather conditions or if the vehicle has unusual characteristics. Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of some Uniroyal® tires. The following table shows the maximum speed corresponding to the symbol. Uniroyal® highway passenger tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall have a maximum speed rating of 105 mph (170 kph).
INSPECTION INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL When inspecting your tires, including the spare, check the air pressures. If the pressure check indicates that one of your tires has lost pressure of two pounds or more, look for signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that may account for the air loss. HAZARDS Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the like, can damage a tire and should be safely avoided.
WEAR BARS WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES Uniroyal® tires contain “Wear-Bars” in the grooves of the tire tread which show up when only 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread is remaining. At this stage, your tires must be replaced. Tires worn beyond this stage are extremely dangerous.
WINTER DRIVING Determine whether rotated tires require tire inflation adjustment as front and rear position tire pressure may vary according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification due to the actual load on that wheel position. Some vehicles may have different sized tires mounted on the front and rear axles, and these different sized tires have rotation restrictions. Always check the vehicle owner’s manual for the proper rotation recommendations.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS REPAIRS – WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR UNIROYAL TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as SUVs and light trucks do not have the same handling characteristics as automobiles. Because of these differing characteristics, failure to operate your SUV/truck in a proper and safe manner can increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover.
STORAGE Your tires should be mounted on wheels of correct size and type and which are in good, clean condition. Wheels that are bent, chipped, rusted (steel wheels) or corroded (alloy wheels) may cause tire damage. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign material. Have your retailer check the wheels before mounting new tires. Mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on the road.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRES When using any temporary spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. The following recommendation applies to passenger car and light truck tires. Tires are composed of various types of material and rubber compounds, having performance properties essential to the proper functioning of the tire itself. These component properties evolve over time.
It is impossible to predict when tires should be replaced based on their calendar age alone . However, the older a tire the greater the chance that it will need to be replaced due to the service-related evolution or other conditions found upon inspection or detected during use.
REMEMBER... TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT: If you see any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your local participating Uniroyal® tire retailer listed in the Yellow Pages, or visit our web site listed below for dealer locations.
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You should have complete confidence in your new Uniroyal® tires. Still, it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact you. For online tire registration, visit www.uniroyaltires.com/register MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC., P.O.
