Cooper Mastercraft Starfire Highway Auto LT Tire Warranty
Cooper Mastercraft Starfire Highway Auto LT Tire Warranty
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If the tread wears evenly down to the treadwear indicators (worn to 2/32")
before delivering the warranted mileage, the tire will be replaced on a
prorated basis, provided the original invoice is presented showing the vehicle
mileage when the tires were originally installed.
EXAMPLE: If your tire has a tread life limited warranty of 80,000 miles
(130,000 kilometres) and delivers 56,000 miles (91,000 kilometres)
prior to wear-out (down to 2/32"), the tire will be replaced for 70% of the
advertised selling price of the comparable tire at the time of adjustment. If
the price of the new comparable tire is $130, the cost to you would be $91,
plus any additional charges such as mounting, balancing and any other
applicable taxes and government-mandated charges.
The Tread Life Limited Warranty applies only if you are the original
purchaser and the tires have been used only on the vehicle on which they
were originally installed, according to Goodyear’s or the vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations.
However, the Tread Life Limited Warranty does not apply to:
• Tires used in commercial applications (excluding Discoverer HT3 see
table above), including, but not limited to, police, taxi service, national
account, government and contract sales.
• Tires supplied as original equipment.
• Tires that are installed on any vehicle other than the vehicle on which they
were originally installed.
• Tires that after leaving the producing factory have had the tread pattern
altered in any manner such as, but not limited to, siping, carving, shaving
or having any material applied to the tread surface.
• Tires branded “MALWEAR” or “NON-UNIF” (Non-Uniform), or
with any other branding are not covered under the Tread Wear
Protection provided herein.
You must retain your original tire purchase invoice (see B. under Owner’s
Obligations) for tread life limited warranty consideration.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS For Tread Life Limited Warranty:
A. You must rotate your tires in accordance with the prescribed
rotation patterns as recommended by either the vehicle manufacturer
or Goodyear.
B. When making a claim under the Tread Life Limited Warranty, you
must present your original tire purchase invoice which shows the tire
description, mileage and date the tire(s) were installed.
C. You must present the tire to be adjusted to a Cooper, Mastercraft
(U.S. Only) or Starfire Retailer. Tires replaced as an adjustment
become the property of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company or
Goodyear Canada Inc.
D. You must pay any other applicable taxes and government-mandated
charges for any additional service you order at the time of adjustment
relating to any unique applications requiring mounting, demounting
or balancing.
E. No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Goodyear/Cooper
claim form (supplied by a Cooper, Mastercraft (U.S. Only) or Starfire
Retailer) completely filled out and where you, the owner, or your
authorized agent presented the tire for adjustment.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Property damage, serious injury or death may result from:
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/OVERLOADING/MISAPPLICATION.
Follow the vehicle owner’s manual or tire placard in vehicle.
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPACT DAMAGE/IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. Tires
should be inspected regularly by a qualified technician for signs of
damage, such as punctures or impacts.
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIRS. See U.S. Tire Manufacturers
Association (USTMA) established repair procedures at www.ustires.org
and/or go to www.goodyear.com for information on proper repair procedures.
• EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING. Only
specially trained persons should mount tires.
• FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON APPROVED RIMS.
• FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL ASSEMBLIES COMPLETELY
BEFORE DEMOUNTING.
• TIRE SPINNING. On slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc., do not
spin tires in excess of 35 mph (55 kph), as indicated on the speedometer.
• EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING. This can also result in tire disintegration
or axle failure.
WARNING Vehicle handling, traction, ride comfort and other
performance parameters may be significantly affected by a change in
tire size or type. Before replacing tires, always consult and follow the
vehicle owner’s manual because some vehicle manufacturers prohibit
changing tire size. When selecting tires that are different from the original
equipment size make certain: (1) The tires have adequate load-carrying
capacity based on the vehicle placard, (2) The tires have sufficient
inflation pressure to carry the load and (3) There is proper clearance
with no interference points between the tire and vehicle. The consumer
must be aware to always drive safely and obey all traffic laws. Avoid
sudden, sharp turns or aggressive lane changes. Failure to follow any of
these warnings may result in loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an
accident and serious injury or death.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The easiest way to help ensure satisfactory mileage and performance
from your Cooper, Mastercraft (U.S. Only) or Starfire tires is to give
them a simple but frequent (at least monthly) inspection for proper
inflation, even treadwear and the presence of any damage.
DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for optimum tire performance,
safety and fuel economy. Check inflation pressures at least once a month
and before long trips. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Always check
pressures when the tires are cold (when the vehicle has been driven less
than one mile). If you must check inflation when the tires are hot, add
4 psi (27 kPa) to the recommended cold inflation pressure. It is difficult
to tell just by looking at radial tires whether they are underinflated.*
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with radial tires, it is
difficult to notice when a tire has gone flat or nearly flat since the “feel”
of the vehicle does not change significantly.
*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinflation always requires expert
inspection to determine the source of leakage and tire removal to
determine repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER attempt to reinflate a
tire that has been run severely underinflated.
Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curbing, impacts
or partial bead unseating. Some fitment causes for air loss are (1)
incomplete bead seating, (2) bead tearing caused by a machine tool due
to insufficient lubrication or improper adjustment. Leaking valve core or
rubber valve components should be replaced when problems are detected
and whenever tires are replaced.
Always maintain inflation pressure at the level recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer as shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle
certification label or in the vehicle owner’s manual.
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation or “blowout.” It reduces tire load capacity,
allows excessive sidewall flexing and increases rolling resistance,
resulting in heat and mechanical damage. Maintaining proper inflation
pressure is the single most important thing you can do to promote tire
durability and maximize tread life. Overinflation increases stiffness, which
may deteriorate ride and generate unwanted vibration. Overinflation also
increases the chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the load limits.
Overloading your vehicle places stress on your tires and other critical
vehicle components. Overloading a vehicle can cause poor handling or
increased fuel consumption and may cause tire failure. Overloading your tires
can result in severe cracking, component separation or “blowout.”
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have less load capacity than
shown on the vehicle tire placard and remember that optimum rim width
is important for proper tire load distribution and function. The maximum
load capacity stamped on the sidewalls of P-Metric & European Metric
tires is reduced by 10% when used on a light truck, utility vehicle or
trailer. Never fit P-Metric or European Metric tires to light trucks that
specify LT-type replacement tires.
DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your vehicle is stuck in snow, ice,
mud or sand. The centrifugal forces generated by a free-spinning
tire/wheel assembly may cause sudden tire explosion, resulting in
vehicle damage and/or serious personal injury to you or a bystander.
Never exceed 35 mph/55 kph, as indicated on your speedometer. Use
a gentle backward and forward rocking motion to free your vehicle for
continued driving. Never stand near or behind a tire spinning at high
speeds, for example, while attempting to push a vehicle that is stuck or
when an on-the-car spin balance machine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEAR
Always remove tires from service when they reach two thirty-seconds
of an inch (2/32") remaining tread depth. All new tires have treadwear
indicators which appear as smooth banks in the tread grooves when
they wear to the two thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32") level. Many wet
weather accidents result from skidding on bald or nearly bald tires.
Excessively worn tires are also more susceptible to penetrations.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for signs of damage
and their general condition is important for safety. If you have any
questions, have your tire Dealer inspect them. Impacts, penetrations,
cracks, knots, bulges or air loss always require tire removal and expert
inspection. Never perform a temporary repair or use an inner tube as a
substitute for a proper repair. Only qualified persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR
NOTE: Goodyear does not warrant any inspection or repair process.
The repair is entirely the responsibility of the repairer and should be
made in accordance with established U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
(USTMA) procedures.
Tire Pressure-Monitoring System Alert
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information on what to do
if the tire pressure warning system activates.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TIRES
Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly
due to improper mounting procedures. Follow tire manufacturer’s
instructions and match tire diameter to rim diameter. Mount light truck
radials on rims approved for radial service. Do not apply bead sealer. This
can inhibit bead seating. Lubricate beads and tire rim (including tube or
flap) contact surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine or place in
safety cage. STAND BACK and never exceed 40 psi to seat beads. Never
use a volatile substance or a rubber “donut” (also known as a bead
expander or “O-Ring”) to aid bead seating. Only specially trained persons
should mount tires.
WARNING
Before you replace your tires, always consult the vehicle owner’s
manual and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s replacement tire
recommendations. Vehicle handling may be significantly affected by
a change in tire size or type. When selecting tires that are different
from the Original Equipment size, see a professional installer in order to
make certain that proper clearance, load-carrying capacity and inflation
pressure are selected. Never exceed the maximum load capacity and
inflation pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. Always drive safely
and obey all traffic laws. Avoid sudden, sharp turns or aggressive lane
changes. Failure to follow this warning may result in loss of control of
the vehicle, leading to an accident and serious injury or death.
When replacing tires, you must maintain the outside diameter and load-
carrying capacity of the Original Equipment tire. Inflation pressure may
need to be adjusted to avoid overloading the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim
Association Load and Inflation Tables, ETRTO or JATMA standards for
correct load and inflation information.
NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE THAT HAVE LESS LOAD-
CARRYING CAPACITY THAN REQUIRED BY THE ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Examples: Many vehicles, such as large passenger vans, require Load
Range E tires as designated by the vehicle manufacturer. Fitment of a tire,
such as a Load Range D, with less carrying capacity is not allowed.
NOTE: Goodyear-manufactured and/or marketed European-Metric and
P-Metric passenger tires are interchangeable as long as they have
the same section width, same aspect ratio and same rim diameter.
Caution: Never substitute a “Standard Load” (SL) tire for an "Extra Load"
(XL) or "Reinforced" tire. If the vehicle was originally equipped with
“Extra Load” (XL) or "Reinforced" tires, replace those tires with similar-
sized "Extra Load" (XL) or "Reinforced" tires.
FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
When installing only two tires, fit the tires with the deepest tread depth on
the rear axle. If radials and non-radials must be fitted to the same vehicle,
fit radials on rear axle. Never mix radials and non-radials on the same axle.
When fitting winter tires or all-season tires to performance vehicles, always
fit in sets of four. It is not recommended to fit tires with different speed
ratings. If tires with different speed ratings are installed on a vehicle, they
should be installed with like pairs on the same axle. The speed capability
of the vehicle will become limited to that of the lowest speed rated tires.
Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire combinations can cause instability.
When changing tire sizes, always consult Dealer for optimum rim width and
carefully check vehicle/tire clearances.
RETREADED TIRES
Goodyear does not recommend retreading passenger, fabric ply light truck
or special trailer tires. Retreaded passenger, fabric ply light truck and special
trailer tires are not warranted by Goodyear for any reason.
DO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SUSPENSION, WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND
BALANCE AND ROTATE YOUR TIRES
Lack of rotation, worn suspension parts, underinflation/overinflation,
wheel imbalance and misalignment can cause vibration or irregular
tire wear. Rotate your tires according to your vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations or at maximum intervals of 6,000 miles/10,000 km.
HOW TO READ A TIRE D.O.T. SERIAL NUMBER
D.O.T. stands for Department of Transportation and the number is on the
lower sidewall of each tire to show that the tire meets or exceeds the
Department of Transportation safety standards.
Understanding Tire D.O.T. Numbers
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