Summary of Contents for B.F. Goodrich Tire
- Page 1 Passenger and Light Truck Tire Owner’s Manual and Limited Warranty, Including All Applicable Treadwear Limited Warranties, and Comp T/A ® & g-Force T/A ® SSS (Self Supporting Structure) Information...
- Page 2 As the original purchaser of a BFGoodrich ® tire, you are encouraged to read this booklet carefully to deter-mine which warranty coverages apply to the specific tires that you own. Please also pay close attention to the Owner’s Manual part of this booklet since it provides essential safety and maintenance information.
- Page 3 Driving habits, driving conditions, road conditions, and vehicle and tire maintenance all play a part in the tread life of a tire. If a tire does not reach the warranted mileage, and the owner of the tires has complied with the terms and...
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Page 4: What Is Not Covered
THE BFGOODRICH ® Definitions The “legal life of the tire” is six years from the date of purchase or the life of the “usable tread,” which is defined as the original tread worn down to the level of the treadwear indicators - 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining,... - Page 5 ® THE BFGOODRICH HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED Workmanship/Materials A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by this workmanship and materials limited warranty will be replaced with a comparable new BFGoodrich ® when 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25% or less, whichever is more beneficial to you) and within 12 months of the date of purchase.
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Page 6: Conditions And Exclusions
WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM When making a claim under the terms of this limited warranty you must present your tire(s) to a participating BFGoodrich retailer. The vehicle on which the tires were used must be available for inspection. - Page 7 You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich ® tires. Still it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact you. For online tire registration, visit www.bfgoodrichtires.com/register. BRAND PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK LIMITED WARRANTY ®...
- Page 8 WARNING DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND/OR INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- Page 9 You can travel up to 200 miles at 50 miles per hour on a completely deflated SSS tire. The length of time and distance that an SSS tire will perform at low or zero air pressure will depend upon the severity of the event causing...
- Page 10 For Example Only: Recommended cold inflation: 30 psi Gauge reading of hot tire was found to be: 32 psi (Actual pressure is 28 psi) Therefore to achieve the 30 psi recommended pressure, Inflate to 34 psi (add 2 psi) Check the cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours.
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Page 11: Tire Spinning
PRESSURE WARNING Low pressure warning systems are designed to warn the driver of a low tire pressure situation in at least one tire on the vehicle. While your SSS tires are designed to provide continued mobility in the event of an air loss, the sooner you respond to a warning and take corrective action, the greater the likelihood that the damage to the tire can be repaired. - Page 12 If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with the spare at once and visit a participating BFGoodrich Exceeding the maximum speeds shown in the following table for each type of BFGoodrich ®...
- Page 13 Although a tire may be speed-rated, we do not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests which relate to performance on the road, but are not applicable if tires are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, altered, improperly repaired, or retreaded.
- Page 14 If any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by any participating BFGoodrich retailer at once. Use of a damaged tire could result in sudden tire destruction and rapid air loss. Failure to control a vehicle when one or more tires experience a sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
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Page 15: Trailer Towing
If the tire cannot be repaired, it must be replaced with a new SSS tire of the same size and tread design, and inflated to the proper pressure before the trailer can be safely towed. -
Page 16: Winter Driving
TIRE MIXING For best performance it is recommended that the same size and type of tire be used on all four wheel positions. Casing ply material and ply construction may vary as indicated on the sidewall of the tire. All BFGoodrich tread design, and type of ply construction are fully compatible. - Page 17 When rotating tires with a directional tread pattern, observe the arrows molded on the sidewall which show the direction in which the tire should turn. Care must be taken to maintain the proper turning direction. As a general rule, whenever only two tires are replaced, the new tires should be put on the rear.
- Page 18 Also, mismatched tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on the road. If a tire is mounted in error on the wrong-sized rim, do not remount it on the proper rim — scrap it. It may have been damaged internally (which is not externally visible) by having been dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
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Page 19: Temporary Spare Tires
HANDLE IT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES When using any temporary spare tire, be sure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAN LEAD TO ERRATIC VEHICLE BEHAVIOR AND/OR TIRE DAMAGE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. - Page 20 Repairs ...16-17 Rotation ...15-16 Speed Ratings ...11-12 Spinning ...10-11 INDEX Page Storage ...17 Temporary Spares...18 Tire & Wheel Inspection ...12-13 Tire Mixing ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Warranty ...1-6 Wear Bars ...13 Wheel Alignment ...14 Wheel Balance ...14 Winter Driving ...15...
- Page 21 ROTATION SERVICE RECORD (For Treadwear Limited Warranties only) Vehicle Mileage at Time of Mounting: Date Tires were Mounted: DATE OF ODOMETER RETAILER RETAILER NAME AND ADDRESS ROTATION READING SIGNATURE (check) To validate the treadwear portion of this warranty, your tires must be inspected and rotated every 7,500 miles and the PSI set as recommended on the vehicle placard. Owner Certification: I hereby certify that these services were performed as indicated and that I am the original purchaser of the tires and the owner of the vehicle on which they were originally installed and exclusively used.
- Page 22 Odometer Reading: __________________________________ TIRE REMOVAL INFORMATION Odometer reading when tires removed: To be completed at time of purchase Tire Size: ____________________________________________ Recommended Tire Pressure Front: __________________PSI Recommended Tire Pressure Rear: __________________PSI DOT No: ______________________________________Tire #1: ______________________________________________Tire #2: ______________________________________________Tire #3: ______________________________________________Tire #4:...
- Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 You should have complete confidence in your new BFGoodrich tires. Still it’s important to ® register your tires in the event that we need to contact you. For online tire registration, visit www.bfgoodrichtires.com/register. MNA, P.O. BOX 19026, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29602-9026...