Basic Limited Warranty
The Basic Limited Warranty covers the following brands:
• All Dayton
• All Fuzion
• All Road King
• All Gillette
• All Peerless
• All Lemans
If within 5 years from the date of purchase (Proof of Purchase Date Required) or 6 years from the date of manufacture or before wearing down to 2/32nds of an inch of remaining original useable tread, whichever occurs first, for any reason other than those described under “What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover” on page 3 of this manual, a tire covered by this warranty becomes unusable for any reason within the manufacturer’s control, such tire will be replaced charging the user a pro-rated amount. Without proof of purchase date, the date of tire manufacture will be used to determine age. To determine the replacement price, the percent of used treadwear is multiplied by THE DEALER'S then current selling price for the replacement tire(s). The appropriate taxes, mounting, balancing, disposal fees and other service charges may be added to the adjustment replacement price.
There is no free replacement period for Dayton, Fuzion, Road King, Gillette, Peerless or Lemans brand tires.
Supplemental Limited Mileage Warranty
Supplemental Mileage Limited Warranty for passenger and light truck tires indicated below.Who is covered by this supplemental warranty?
This supplemental mileage limited warranty only covers the original purchaser, and only for so long as the tires covered hereby remain mounted on the vehicle described in the Customer Identification Section (page 15 of this manual). Original equipment tires on new vehicles have no mileage warranty.
What is covered and for how long?
This supplemental mileage limited warranty covers the passenger and light truck tires listed below used in noncommercial service. Tires branded “USED” are not warranted.If a covered tire wears evenly across the tread down to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining) during the stated warranted mileage for that tire, as evidenced by the vehicle’s odometer, or within 5 years from the date of retail purchase (proof of purchase required), whichever comes first, for any reason other than those described under “What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover” on page 3 of this manual, such tire will be replaced with an equivalent new tire, upon payment of the replacement price as defined in the “Replacement Price” section below.
Replacement Price
To determine replacement price, the percent of warranted mileage obtained is multiplied by The Dealer’s then current selling price for the replacement tire(s). Taxes, mounting and balancing, disposal fees, or other service charges may be added to the adjustment price.
The covered tires are warranted as follows:
Replacement Warranty for All Brands
If you receive a replacement tire under this warranty, it will be covered by the manufacturer's warranty and the supplemental mileage limited warranty the manufacturer then gives on that tire at that time.
Where to go
Tire adjustments under this warranty will only be made at a Bridgestone, Firestone and Associated Brand Dealer Location. They are listed in the Yellow Pages under "Tire Dealers-Retail".Consumer Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Conditions and Exclusions
To the extent permitted by law, Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC disclaims all other warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any liability for incidental and consequential damages, loss of time, loss of vehicle use or inconvenience.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only to consumers actually using the tire in the United States. For warranty conditions outside the United States, see your local Bridgestone Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be enlarged or altered by anyone.
Important: In accordance with Federal Law, this warranty has been designated as a "Limited Warranty." Nothing in this warranty is intended to be a representation that tire failures cannot occur. This warranty is given by Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, 535 Marriott Dr., Nashville, TN 37214.
Owner's Obligations
Important: Proper tire care is necessary to obtain the maximum mileage and wear from a tire. In order to keep your limited warranty valid, we require you to have your tires rotated and inspected per the recommended procedures outlined in the "Radial Tire Rotation" section of this manual, and to furnish proof of same at the time you make your warranty adjustment. Such proof should show the date, mileage, and approval of the servicing location. A sales receipt containing this information will suffice. Tire rotation schedules can be kept in the "Maintenance Record" section provided in this manual. It is your obligation to see that your tire/wheel assemblies are in balance and that your tires are operated at proper cold inflation pressures. Check pressure of each of your tires, including spare, monthly when the tires are cold and adjust as necessary per your owner's manual.When submitting an adjustment, you must present your original invoice along with this warranty, complete and sign the customer section of THE DEALER adjustment form, and return the tire.
Arbitration
You and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC agree that all claims, disputes, and controversies between you and it, including any of its agents, employees, successors, or assigns, arising out of or in connection with this warranty, or any other warranties, express or implied, including a failure of warranty and the validity of this arbitration clause, but excluding claims for personal injury or property damage, shall be resolved by binding arbitration between you and it, according to the formal dispute resolution procedures of the National Arbitration Forum, under the Code of Procedure then in effect. This arbitration will be conducted as a document hearing. If you request any procedures beyond a document hearing, you will be responsible for all fees, including filing and administrative fees, above and beyond the fees required for document hearings. The arbitration between you and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC shall not include any other customers, be combined or consolidated in any fashion with arbitrations involving other customers, or proceed in any form of class action in which the claims of numerous customers are considered together. Any award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrators willhave no authority to award punitive or other damages not measured by the prevailing party's actual damages, except as may be required by statute. Information may be obtained and claims may be filed at any office of the National Arbitration Forum or at P.O. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405.UTQG Standards
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading ("UTQG") standards are intended to assist you in making an informed choice in your purchase of passenger car tires by providing information indicating relative performance in the areas of tread wear, wet stopping traction, and temperature resistance. All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (11/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart signifcantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
WARNING: WARNING: The traction grade assigned to tires is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and a possible tire failure. Tire Information
A lot can be learned by reading the tire's sidewall. The following illustrations show typical information on the sidewall of passenger car and light truck tires.
Illustration No.1 depicts the typical information on the sidewall of a passenger tire:“P215/65R15 95H” Size marking and Service Description (load index, speed symbol) for a P-Metric speed-rated pa senger tire. Tire sizes with a series (profile) use a number such as "65", "70", "75", or "80", to indicate tire's profile or height to width ratio. For example, as Illustration 1A shows, "65 Series" means that the tire's sidewall is approximately 65% as high as it is wide.
“Radial” Every radial construction tire must show the word “radial” on the sidewall.
Typical Passenger Car Tire Sidewall“Max. Load 685 KG (1510 LBS) 240kPa (35PSI) Maximum Pressure” Indicates load limits and corresponding maximum cold inflation pressure for that load. P Metric sidewall markings are given in both metric and English units. Your tire's sidewall indicates the maximum air pressure to which it should be inflated under most circumstances (see exceptions in the High Speed section regarding LT designated tires). The vehicle manufacturer
Illustration 1A
Series (Profile)recommends the front and rear tire pressures for the tires mounted on your vehicle. The vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire pressures may be lower than, or the same as, the maximum pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. The vehicle manufacturer's specification of tire pressure is limited to that particular vehicle and takes into account the vehicle loading, ride, and handling characteristics, among other criteria. Since there are potentially several possible vehicle applications for any given tire size, note that a vehicle manufacturer may choose a different inflation pressure specification for that same size tire for a different vehicle. Therefore, always keep the vehicle manufacturer's recommended air pressure in all your tires, including the spare. For normal operation, follow the pressure recomendations in owner’s manual, on vehicle tire information placard, or on the certification label.
Note: The operating pressure is based on a number of factors (like load), and so may not be the same as the maximum inflation pressure on the tire’s sidewall. For example, the U.S. Department of Transportation now allows 240 kPa (35 psi), 300 kPA (44 psi), or 350 kPa (51 psi) inflation pressures for standard load tires, but, no increase in the tire’s load [from that of the 240 kPa (35 psi) pressure] is allowed.“Tread 4 plies 2 XXX cord 2 XXXX cord sidewall 2 plies XXXX cord” 4 plies under tread (2 xxxx cord 2 xxxx cord), 2 plies in sidewall (xxxx cord) indicates tire ply composition and materials used.
““DOT xxxx xxxxxx” The “DOT” symbol certifies tire manufacturer's compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards. Next to this is the tire identification or "serial number." The first two letters identify the plant where the tire was manufactured. The next two numbers reflect the tire size. The following one to four digits may be used at the tire manufacturer's option as a descriptive code. The last three characters are numbers identifying the week and year of manufacture. (Example: “025” means second week of the year or decade, e.g.: 1995, 1985, etc. Other characters are the manufacturer’s coding for size/type and plant of manufacture.
For the 1990-1999 decade some tires may be marked with a symbol (such as an isosceles right triangle) pointing to the identification number.Tires produced after July 2000 have an additional digit to identify a given decade. For example, 0200 means the tire was produced during the second week of 2000; 0201 during the second week of 2001.
“Tubeless” The tire must be marked either “tubeless” or “tube type”.
Customer, Vehicle, and Tire Identification
