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Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended. Your tires should be rotated at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the next recommended rotation interval for your vehicle. This is true for all vehicles. When rotating tires with a directional tread pattern, observe the arrows molded on the sidewall which show the direction 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 ones should be put on the rear. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as SUVs and light trucks do not have the same handling characteristics as automobiles. Because of these differing characteristics, failure to operate your SUV/truck in a proper and safe manner can increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Modifications to your SUV/truck tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can change its handling characteristics and further increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Whether your SUV/truck has the original equipment configuration for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any of these items have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all traffic laws. Failure to do so may result in loss of vehicle control leading to an accident and serious injury or death. TIRE ALTERATIONS Do not make or allow to be made any alterations on your tires. Alterations may prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage which can result in an accident. Tires which become unserviceable due to alterations such as truing, whitewall inlays, addition of balancing or sealant liquids, or the use of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates are excluded from warranty coverage. REPAIRS - WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR TIRE RETAILER AT ONCE If any tire sustains a puncture, have the tire demounted and thoroughly inspected by a tire retailer for possible damage that may have occurred. A tread area puncture in any passenger or light truck tire can be repaired provided that the puncture hole is not more than 1/4Љ in diameter, not more than one radial cable per casing ply is damaged, and the tire has not been damaged further by the puncturing object or by running underinflated. Tire punctures consistent with these guidelines should only be repaired by following the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommended repair procedures. Plug-only repairs done onthe-wheel are considered improper and therefore, not recommended. Such repairs are not reliable and may cause further damage to the tire. 35

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Monthly inspection for tire wear is recommended. Your tires should be rotated at
the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the next recommended
rotation interval for your vehicle. This is true for all vehicles. When rotating tires
with a directional tread pattern, observe the arrows molded on the sidewall
which show the direction the tire should turn. Care must be taken to maintain
the proper turning direction. As a general rule, whenever only two tires are re-
placed, the new ones should be put on the rear.
CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS
AND LIGHT TRUCKS
Due to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as SUVs and
light trucks do not have the same handling characteristics as automobiles. Be-
cause of these differing characteristics, failure to operate your SUV/truck in a
proper and safe manner can increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. Modifica-
tions to your SUV/truck tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can change its
handling characteristics and further increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover.
Whether your SUV/truck has the original equipment configuration for tires,
wheels and suspension or whether any of these items have been modified, always
drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all traffic laws.
Failure to do so may result in loss of vehicle control leading to an accident and
serious injury or death.
TIRE ALTERATIONS
Do not make or allow to be made any alterations on your tires. Alterations may
prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage which can result in an acci-
dent. Tires which become unserviceable due to alterations such as truing, white-
wall inlays, addition of balancing or sealant liquids, or the use of tire dressing
containing petroleum distillates are excluded from warranty coverage.
REPAIRS - WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR TIRE RETAILER AT
ONCE
If any tire sustains a puncture, have the tire demounted and thoroughly in-
spected by a tire retailer for possible damage that may have occurred. A tread
area puncture in any passenger or light truck tire can be repaired provided that
the puncture hole is not more than 1/4
±
in diameter, not more than one radial
cable per casing ply is damaged, and the tire has not been damaged further by
the puncturing object or by running underinflated. Tire punctures consistent with
these guidelines should only be repaired by following the Rubber Manufacturers
Association (RMA) recommended repair procedures. Plug-only repairs done on-
the-wheel are considered improper and therefore, not recommended. Such re-
pairs are not reliable and may cause further damage to the tire.
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