Michelin LIGHT TRUCK TIRE manual

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER & LIGHT TRUCK TIRE OWNER’S MANUAL & LIMITED WARRANTY[...]

PA X ® SYSTEM TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOUT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY As the purchaser of Michelin P AX System tires and support rings, mounted on a vehicle approved for the P AX System, equipped with a properly operating low tire pressur e warning system, you are covered by this limited warranty . Y ou are encouraged to r ead this booklet carefully to [...]

PA X ® SYSTEM TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no pr oof of purchase is available, coverage will be based on date of manufacture. PA X ® SYSTEM SUPPORT RING Michelin P AX System Support ring , used in normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance r[...]

WHA T THE CONSUMER MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM When making a claim under the terms of this warranty the consumer must present the tire to an authorized Michelin P AX System Dealer or a participating new vehicle dealership. Michelin tire retailers ar e listed at www .Michelinman.com or call 1-877-729-8473 for assistance. The vehicle on which the tir[...]

 SAFETY W ARNING DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL MA Y RESUL T IN TIRE F AILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEA TH. 5[...]

DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THA T DOES NOT HA VE THE CORRECT INFLA TION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS Any underinflated tire builds up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction. If tires ar e supplied as original equipment, refer to the tire placard on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner’ s manual for placard location) for the recomme[...]

CHECK THE COLD INFLA TION PRESSURES IN ALL YOUR TIRES, INCLUDING THE SP ARE, A T LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH Failure to maintain correct inflation may r esult in improper vehicle handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire wear , sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury . Therefore, inflation pressures should be ch[...]

If the tire pressur e is at or below 18 PSI, proceed to the nearest Authorized P AX System retailer (or a representative of your vehicle manufacturer if advised to do so in your vehicle owner’ s manual) and have the tire demounted and thoroughly inspected for possible internal damage. If you are unable to see any damage to the tire, and the tir e[...]

SPEED Maximum Speed Ratings Km/hr mph M 130 81 N 140 87 P 150 93 Q 160 100 R 170 106 S 180 112 T 190 118 H 210 130 V 240 149 V* 240+ 149+ W 270 168 Y 300 186 300+ 186+ ZR** SPEED RA TINGS Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of some Michelin tires. The following table shows the maximum speed corresponding to the symbol. *Some V (or VR) rated tir[...]

INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in the road, such as potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the like, can damage a tire and should be safely avoided. Unavoidable contact with such objects should prompt a thorough tir e inspection. Anytime you see any damage to your tires or wheels, immediately vi[...]

DO NOT OVERLOAD DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your tires is molded on the tire sidewall. Do not exceed this rating. Follow the loading instructions of the manufacturer of your vehicle and this will ensure that your tires ar e not overloaded. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable loads for the[...]

TIRE MIXING P AX System tires are radial tires and for best performance it is recommended that the same size and type of tire be used on all four wheel positions. Before mixing tires of dif ferent types in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer’ s Owner‘s Manual for its recommendations. It is especially impo[...]

CUSTOMIZA TION 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 t[...]

For this reason, tires should always be stor ed in a cool, dry , clean, indoor environment. If storage is for one month or more, eliminate the weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by removing the tires fr om the vehicle. Failure to store tir es in accordance with these instructions could result in damage to your tires or prematur e aging[...]

PA X ® System tires can be mor e difficult to mount than conventional tires. They should be mounted and demounted only by a properly trained tire pr ofessional. P AX tires can generate a tremendous amount of heat when run at low or zero pressure. AL W A YS ALLOW A P AX SYSTEM TIRE TO COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE IT . F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RE[...]

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC., P .O. BOX 19001, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29602-9001 MDW42755 (Rev . 08/04) 08/04 Printing AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER W arning: For safety and good performance, you must take care of your tires. Follow the safety information and instructions contained in this owner’ s manual. Y our Vehicle: _____________________[...]