2002 Lexus GS 430 User Guide 1 - Page 43

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY W A R R A N T Y ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ ⅷ Never repair a tire with less than 2/32 inch (1.6 millimeters) tread remaining. At this tread depth, the tire is worn out and must be replaced. Never repair a tire with a puncture larger than 1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) in diameter. Such tires cannot be properly repaired and must be replaced. Repairs of all tires (radial and non-radial) must be of the plug-and-inside-patch type unless the hole is too small to insert a plug. Using plugs alone on any type of tire is not a safe repair. Never repair a tire with a puncture or other damage outside the tread area. Such tires cannot be properly repaired and must be replaced. Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the rim is improper. Tubes, like tires, should be repaired only by a qualified tire service person. Never use a tube as a substitute for a proper repair. Safety Warning A tire's speed rating is void if the tire is repaired, re-treaded, damaged or abused or otherwise altered from its original condition. Thereafter, it should be treated as a non-speed-rated tire. Removing and Replacing Tires on Rims (Tire Mounting) Safety Warning Always stand well clear of any tire-mounting operation. This is especially important when the service operator inflates the tire. If the tire has been improperly mounted, it may burst with explosive force causing serious personal injury or death. A new valve must be installed in the rim each time a worn-out passenger-car tire is replaced. 43 Y o u r W a r r a n t i e s i n D e t a i l