2002 Lexus GS 430 User Guide 1 - Page 66

MICHELIN TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY W A R R A N T Y GENERAL INFORMATION As the original purchaser of a Michelin passenger-car or light-truck tire, all the benefits and conditions described in this limited warranty apply to you. To ensure your understanding of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it in its entirety. It is essential that you also read and understand the safety and maintenance recommendations beginning on page 69. What Is Covered and How Long When used in normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted in accordance with the safety and maintenance recommendations herein, Michelin passenger-car and light-truck tires are covered by this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original usable tread or six years from the date of purchase, whichever occurs first. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, are terminated. The usable tread is the original tread down to the level of the treadwear indicators, i.e., 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread. 66 Y o u r W a r r a n t i e s i n D e t a i l Date of purchase is verified by new-vehicle registration certificate or tire sales invoice. If date of purchase cannot be verified, coverage will be based on date of tire manufacture. What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover tires that become unserviceable due to: Road hazard injury (e.g., cuts, snags, bruises, impact damage and punctures), whether repairable or not. Incorrect mounting, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair. Flat spotting and other problems caused by improper storage. Underinflation, overinflation, improper maintenance, racing or abuse. Vehicle mechanical problems such as wheel misalignment.