Any tyre, not matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of punctures, impact damage, improper inflation or other conditions resulting from use. Tyre failures may create risk of property damage or personal injury. To reduce the risk of tyre failure, we strongly recommend the following:

WARNING!

Serious injury may result from:

Tyre failure due to under inflation/ vehicle overloading – follow owner’s manual specifications of tyre information placard in you vehicle. Explosion or tyre/ rim assemble due to improper mounting – only specifically trained persons should mount rims.

Check Inflation Pressure on all tyres

Tyre pressures, including the spare, should be checked at least once per month before driving, when the tyres are cold (after the vehicle has been stopped for three hours or driven less than one mile).

Do not reduce air pressure when tyres are hot.

Use a tyre gauge to check pressure and maintain it at the level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. If a tyre loses more than one pound of air pressure per month, then have it checked for leakages by your dealer.

Proper inflation pressure is very important to tyre life, comfortableness, and vehicle handling, therefore you should always maintain the correct inflation pressure in your tyres according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. In addition, your vehicle has Tyre Information Placard, which indicates the proper tyre size and inflation for your particular model car.

Wheel Alignment and Balancing

These are very important considerations for comfortableness and maximum mileage from your tyres. Check how your tyres are wearing at least once a month. If you tyres are wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder or the tyre wearing faster than the rest of the tread, your vehicle may be out of alignment.

This condition not only shortens the life of your tyres but also adversely affects the handling characteristics of your vehicle which could be dangerous. If irregular wear is indicated, have your alignment checked immediately.

Tyres which have been run under inflated will show more wear on the shoulders than in the center of the tread. Such under inflation may cause damage to the tyre structure. Have tyres inspected by your dealer.

Do not overload

The maximum load capacity and air pressure of your tyres is marked on the sidewall. Do not exceed these limits. Following the loading instructions of the manufacturer of your vehicle should unsure that your tyres are not overloaded. Tyres which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable loads for the particular application will build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tyre destruction.

Radial Tyre Rotation

The purpose for rotating tyres is to achieve a more uniform wear for all tyres on a vehicle. Before rotating tyres, determine the cause of any unusual wear and correct any misalignment, imbalance, or other mechanical problems.

These rotation patterns are acceptable. Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual regarding tyre rotation advice.

Important!

• These tyre rotation recommendations do not take into account different types mixed on the same vehicle. Do not mix radials and bias ply tyres on the same vehicle.


• Some cars are designed with different tyres mix on the front and rear axles. Normally such combinations will not allow rotation. Prior to rotating, consult the vehicle owners manual.


• Do not include special temporary spare tyres in the rotation pattern. After rotation, adjust individual tyre air pressure to car or tyre manufacturer’s recommendation according to the tyre’s new location on the vehicle. Do not mix or rotate different speed rated tyres. Higher speed rated tyres must remain on the rear axle. Consult your local dealer.

IRREGULAR WEAR	COMMON CAUSE	SOLUTION
	Improper alignment (TOE) Worn or damaged steering and/or suspension parts Hard cornering	Check/correct alignment Check/replace steering and or suspension parts Based on tread depth rotate/replace tire
	Worn or damaged steering and/or suspension parts Improper balancing	Check/replace steering and/or suspension parts Check/correct balance Check/replace wheels Based on tread depth rotate/replace tire
	Improper alignment (CAMBER) Worn or damaged steering and/or suspension parts	Check/correct alignment Check/replace steering and or suspension parts
	Center wear - over inflated Both edges - under inflated Overloaded Slow leak	Adjust air pressure Check fitment Check/correct air leak
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