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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

Snow Tires

In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very 

deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels. Make 

sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other tires 

on your vehicle.

SAFETY WARNING

The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.

SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:

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 EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-MATCH 

TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO SEAT 

BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.

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 TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-

FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY 

CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.

 Information on Temporary Tires

Please refer to the sample below.

1.  Temporary tires

2.  Nominal width of tire in millimeters

3.  Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)

4. Diagonal

5.  Rim diameter code

6.  Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation 

of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and 

load index rating may be different from the example.

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