3. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED:
Road Hazard: Any tire with road hazard damage, which includes, but is
not limited to: cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, and impact breaks.
Ride/Vibration: Any ride/vibration complaint after the first 2/32nds
(I.6 mm) of an inch of treadwear or 12 months of service, whichever
comes first.
Repairs: If a tire is returned under complaint and the reason for the
tire’s disablement is in any way associated with a repair, or with the
situation that led to the repair, the manufacturer’s warranty is
invalidated.
Mileage: Tread wear out up to a predetermined mileage is not covered
under this policy.
Improper operation or maintenance: This includes, but is not limited
to, effects caused by:
1. Improper tire inflation and/or improper load/speed practices:
These practices can cause excessive operational temperatures and
stresses that exceed the tire’s capabilities.
2. Improper or insufficient tire rotation.
3. Improper vehicle alignment.
4. Damage due to:
• Rim irregularities or rim damage
• Snow chains
• Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems, and vehicle
wheel alignment
• Extreme temperature exposure
• Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning, or racing;
• Improper tire storage
• Automotive accident
• Chemical corrosion or fire
• Use contrary to the vehicles manufacturer’s tire recommendations
• Misuse or misapplication
Improper Mounting or Demounting
Alteration: such as, but not limited to, adding a white inlay on
blackwall, tread regrooving, tire truing or siping, or adding sealant
materials to the tire.
CONTINENTAL TIRE
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2013 Tire Warranty (stn)
Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012
USA (fus)
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