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CONTINENTAL TIRE 3. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED: Road Hazard: Any tire with road hazard damage, which includes, but is not limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and impact breaks. Ride/Vibration: Any ride/vibration complaint after the first 2/32nds (I.6 mm) of an inch of treadwear or 12 months of service, whichever comes first. Repairs: If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for the tire's disablement is in any way associated with a repair, or with the situation that led to the repair, the manufacturer's warranty is invalidated. Mileage: Tread wear out up to a predetermined mileage is not covered under this policy. Improper operation or maintenance: This includes, but is not limited to, effects caused by: 1. Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices: These practices can cause excessive operational temperatures and stresses that exceed the tire's capabilities. 2. Improper or insufficient tire rotation. 3. Improper vehicle alignment. 4. Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems, and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing; • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Use contrary to the vehicles manufacturer's tire recommendations • Misuse or misapplication Improper Mounting or Demounting Alteration: such as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on blackwall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant materials to the tire. 16 REVIEW COPY -- 2013 Tire Warranty (stn), Supplement (supplement), 3rd Printing, October 2013, Market: Canadian_French (fr_can)

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3. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED:
Road Hazard:
Any tire with road hazard damage, which includes, but is
not limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and impact breaks.
Ride/Vibration:
Any ride/vibration complaint after the first 2/32nds
(I.6 mm) of an inch of treadwear or 12 months of service, whichever
comes first.
Repairs:
If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for the
tire’s disablement is in any way associated with a repair, or with the
situation that led to the repair, the manufacturer’s warranty is
invalidated.
Mileage:
Tread wear out up to a predetermined mileage is not covered
under this policy.
Improper operation or maintenance:
This includes, but is not limited
to, effects caused by:
1.
Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices:
These practices can cause excessive operational temperatures and
stresses that exceed the tire’s capabilities.
2.
Improper or insufficient tire rotation.
3.
Improper vehicle alignment.
4.
Damage due to:
Rim irregularities or rim damage
Snow chains
Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems, and vehicle
wheel alignment
Extreme temperature exposure
Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing;
Improper tire storage
Automotive accident
Chemical corrosion or fire
Use contrary to the vehicles manufacturer’s tire recommendations
Misuse or misapplication
Improper Mounting or Demounting
Alteration:
such as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on
blackwall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant
materials to the tire.
CONTINENTAL TIRE
16
REVIEW COPY ——
2013 Tire Warranty
(stn)
, Supplement
(supplement)
, 3rd Printing, October
2013,
Market:
Canadian_French
(fr_can)