DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your vehicle is stuck in snow, ice, mud or sand. The centrifugal forces generated by a
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEAR
Always remove tires from service when they reach two
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for signs of damage and their general condition is important for safety. If you have any questions, have your tire Dealer inspect them. Impacts, penetrations, cracks, knots, bulges or air loss always require tire removal and expert inspection. Never perform a temporary repair
or use an innertube as a substitute for a proper repair. Only qualified persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR
NOTE: Goodyear does not warrant any inspection or repair process. The repair is entirely the responsibility of the repairer and should be made in accordance with established Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) procedures.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TIRES
Serious injury may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting procedures. Follow tire manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter to rim diameter. Mount light truck radials on rims approved for radial service. Do not apply bead sealer. This can inhibit bead seating. Lubricate beads and tire rim (including tube or flap) contact surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine or place in safety cage. STAND BACK and never exceed 40 psi to seat beads. Never use a volatile substance or a rubber“donut” (also known as a bead expander or
DON’T MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND TYPES ON THE SAME AXLE
For optimum handling and control, Goodyear recommends fitment of four (4) tires of the same type and size unless otherwise specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING
Before you replace your tires, always consult the vehicle owner’s manual and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s replacement tire recommendations. Vehicle handling may be significantly affected by a change in tire size or type. When selecting tires that are different than the original equipment size, see a professional installer in order to make certain that proper clearance, load carrying capacity and inflation pressure is selected. Never exceed the maximum load capacity and inflation pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. Always drive safely and obey all traffic laws. Avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes. Failure to follow this warning may result in loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident and serious injury or death.
When replacing tires, you must maintain the outside diameter and load carrying capacity of the original equipment tire. Inflation pressure may need to be adjusted to avoid overloading the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim Association Load and Inflation Tables, ETRTO or JATMA standards for correct load and inflation information.
NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE THAT HAVE LESS LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY THAN AS REQUIRED BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Examples: Many vehicles, such as large passenger vans, require Load Range E tires as designated by the vehicle manufacturer. Fitment of a tire, such as a Load Range D, with less carrying capacity is not allowed.
In other cases, tires of the same size may carry different load indexes in the service description. You must make certain the replacement tires fitted to the vehicle have a load carrying capacity equal to or greater than what the original equipment manufacturer specifies.
FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Fit newest tires on rear axle. If radials and
It is also recommended that the lower speed rated tires be placed on the front axle regardless of which axle is driven to help prevent potential oversteer.
Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire combinations can cause instability. When changing tire sizes, always consult Dealer for optimum rim width and carefully check vehicle/tire clearances.
RETREADED TIRES
Retreaded passenger and light truck tires are not warranted by Goodyear for any reason. Goodyear speed ratings and U.S. Department of Transportation test compliance certifications are voided for retreaded tires.
DO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SUSPENSION, WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE AND ROTATE YOUR TIRES
Lack of rotation, worn suspension parts, underinflation/overinflation, wheel imbalance and misalignment can cause vibration or irregular tire wear. Rotate your tires according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations or at maximum intervals of 6,000 miles/10,000 km.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE CONSUMER TIRE GUIDE PUBLISHED BY THE TIRE INDUSTRY SAFETY COUNCIL, PO BOX 1801, WASHINGTON, DC
YOU MAY ALSO CALL GOODYEAR AT 1-800-321-2136.
You must go to an authorized Goodyear outlet for replacement tires and all warranty service.
CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY) SPARE
Convenience (Temporary) Spare is designed to take up a minimum of storage space and, at the same time, fulfill the function of a spare tire when needed. The spare is kept in its storage space, fully inflated at 60 psi. To be sure it is always ready for use, the air pres- sure should be checked on a regular basis.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be used in combination with the original tires on your vehicle but, should never be used on a vehicle with which it is not compatible, nor should more than one such tire ever be placed on any vehicle at a given time. To conserve tire tread life, return the spare to the storage area as soon as it is convenient to have the standard tire repaired or replaced.
The wheels used with the Convenience (Temporary) Spare are specifically designed for use with high pressure spares and should never be used with any other type tire.
HOW TO READ A TIRE D.O.T. SERIAL NUMBER
D.O.T. stands for Department of Transportation and is on the lower sidewall of each tire to show that the tire meets or exceeds the Department of Transportation safety standards.
Understanding Tire D.O.T. Numbers
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TIRE SERVICE LIFE
Tires are designed and built to provide many thousands of miles
of excellent service. For maximum benefit, tires must be maintained properly to avoid tire damage that may result in removal from service before the tread is worn down to minimum depth.
It is not practical to accurately predict the service life of any specific tire in chronological time since service conditions vary widely. The serviceability of a tire over time is a function of the storage and service conditions (inflation pressure, load, speed, road hazard injury, etc.) to which a tire is subjected. Consumers should not rely solely on the appearance of the tire, but should be aware of any change in dynamic performance such as increased air loss, noise or vibration, which could be a sign to remove the tire. Therefore, it is essential to have tires, including spares, inspected regularly (at least monthly) for proper inflation pressure, damage and tread wear.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION, FIRST CONTACT THE NEAREST GOODYEAR RETAILER.
1)For assistance in locating the nearest Goodyear Retailer, call
2)If additional assistance is required:
In U.S.A., call the Goodyear Customer Assistance Center at
or write to:
Goodyear Customer Assistance Center Dept 728
1144 East Market Street Akron, OH
In Canada, call the Goodyear Customer Assistance Centre at
Goodyear Customer Assistance Centre 450 Kipling Avenue
Toronto, Ont. M8Z 5E1
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