B.F. Goodrich Tire Automobile Parts User Manual


 
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Definitions
The “legal life of the tire” is six years from the date of purchase
or the life of the “usable tread,” which is defined as the
original tread worn down to the level of the treadwear
indicators - 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining,
whichever comes first. The date of purchase is documented by
a new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no proof of
purchase is available, the date of manufacture, as molded on
the sidewall, will be used. Replacement will be made in
accordance with the terms and conditions described under
“HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED.”
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
- Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage
or puncture);
- Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or
improper repair;
- Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation,
overinflation or other abuse;
- Operation without a properly functioning low pressure
warning system, for Comp T/A
®
and
g-Force
T/A
®
SSS tires;
-
Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity
in
the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, (a measured tread
difference
of 2/32nds of an inch or more across the tread on the
same tire);
-Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism;
- Use in commercial applications for treadwear; except for the
Commercial T/A
®
All Season tire;
- Flat spotting caused by improper storage;
- The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than
air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for example, waterbase
sealers or balancing substances);
- Ozone or weather checking.
THE BFGOODRICH
®
BRAND PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK LIMITED WARRANTY