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NATIONWIdE LIMITEd WARRANTy

Once the Useable Tread of a Vanderbilt tire has been exhausted, this warranty for de-

This Limited Warranty is made by TBC Corporation and applies to the Vanderbilt passen-

fects in material and workmanship has also been exhausted and the benefits of the warranty

ger and light truck tires listed herein. The original purchaser is entitled to the benefits of this

terminate.

limited warranty unless an applicable exclusion applies or the purchaser has failed to comply

with the use, maintenance or tire rotation requirements stated herein.

LIMITED RIDE DISTURBANCE WARRANTY

If you experience “Ride Disturbance” attributable solely to the Vanderbilt tire you pur-

ELIGIBILITY FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE

chased during the first 2/32nds of an inch of Useable Tread wear, we will replace the tire

You must be the original purchaser of the warranted tire and the tire must have been

causing the Ride Disturbance with a comparable new Vanderbilt tire without charge for the

continuously installed on the vehicle on which it was first installed. Your sales receipt is your

replacement tire, mounting or balancing. “Ride Disturbance” occurs when a tire does not

proof of purchase and the vehicle upon which the tire was original installed. This tire warranty

deliver a satisfactory ride or displays an unsatisfactory road handling characteristic that is

is not transferable to another vehicle or to another person. This warranty does not cover tires

attributable solely to the tire. Ride Disturbance may be caused by many other mechanical

installed on a commercial vehicle.

issues, including improper alignment and failing shock absorbers and brakes. Normally, Ride

To be and remain eligible for the Tread Life portion of your Limited Warranty, you must

Disturbance should not be present when tires are properly mounted and balanced, and never

present proof that you have rotated the Vanderbilt tire, in accordance with the prescribed

occurs on all four tires. Therefore, a Ride Disturbance Warranty will not apply to all four tires.

rotation pattern, at least every 6,000 miles following installation. For your convenience, the

Ride Disturbance warranty claims will not be honored after the first 2/32nds of an inch of

prescribed tire rotation pattern and a space to record the date and frequency of rotation is

Useable Tread wear has occurred.

provided at the end of this warranty booklet.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

LIMITED TREAD LIFE WARRANTY ON SPECIFIC VANDERBILT TIRES

The exclusions and limitations on the applicability of this warranty set forth in this sec-

No tire manufacturer or dealer can assure that you will achieve a certain number of

tion and other sections should be read carefully because they may determine whether you

driven miles or months of use from a given tire (“Tread Life”) because driving habits, road and

are entitled to a warranty replacement or a warranty replacement allowance. The limited war-

driving conditions, and vehicle maintenance and condition all play a role in tire tread life and all

ranties provided by TBC Corporation for the Vanderbilt tire you purchased do not apply after

differ with each purchaser. However, the Vanderbilt tire lines listed in the Tread Life Warranty

its Useable Tread Life has ended or the tire failed because of any one of the following:

Table at the end of this Limited Warranty are warranted for a specified number of actual miles

driven or months of installation on the original vehicle, whichever first occurs. The Vanderbilt

• tires installed on a vehicle registered or normally used outside the United States

tire lines not identified in the Tread Life Warranty Table are not covered by a Tread Life Limited

and Canada

Warranty and are only warranted against defects in material and workmanship.

• the tire was used on a commercial or commercial use vehicle (e.g., limousine)

If you purchased a Vanderbilt tire identified in the Tread Life Warranty Table and the tire

• the tire was transferred to another vehicle after it was originally installed

wears evenly, but fails to provide the number of warranted miles or months of use, whichever

• tires installed on a vehicle with a malfunctioning odometer will not be covered

first occurs, you are entitled to receive a prorated allowance applicable to the purchase price

by a Tread Life Warranty

of a comparable new replacement Vanderbilt or other tire brand marketed by TBC Corporation.

• the tire is branded as “Blemish” or “NA” or the molded DOT number has been

The amount of the warranty replacement allowance is based on the “Useable Tread Life” of

removed or disfigured

each warranted Vanderbilt tire line. The amount of the tread life warranty allowance is equal to

• the tire was repaired only with a self-vulcanizing plug, improper section repairs

the percentage of the warranted “Useable Tread Life” remaining (months or miles, whichever

or in a manner that does not comply with Rubber Manufacturers Association

first occurs) when the end of tire’s Useable Tread Life has been reached.

standards

A tire’s “Useable Tread” is the original tread groove depth down to the treadwear safety

• road hazard, potholes, or collision damage

indicator bars that are molded into the tire groove. The treadwear indicators are reached when

• vandalism, theft, racing, off-road use, long-term improper storage or other abuse

only 2/32nds of an inch of tire tread remains. A tire has delivered its full “Useable Tread Life”

• improper mounting procedures or a failure to balance or properly balance the tire

when its tread has become worn down to the treadwear indicators at 2/32” (1.6 millimeters)

• over and under inflation, overloading, or failure to maintain proper tire pressure

of tread remaining. Tires become unsafe for use and must be replaced to avoid accident or

• addition of liquids, solids or gases (other than air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide)

injury when the tread depth remaining is 2/32” or less.

such as sealers or balancing materials

The Limited Tread Life Warranty does not cover and you are responsible for pay-

• ozone or weather cracks or checking occurring four (4) years after the date of

ment of the remaining charges for the replacement tire, the charges for mounting and

purchase or, if that proof is not available, four (4) years after the DOT serial date

balancing the replacement tire, and applicable taxes.

• vehicle mechanical failures, improper alignment, or brake and shock failure

• the wheel on which the tire is mounted is defective or fails

LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORkMANSHIP AND

• alteration of tread design to improve traction (siping) or grinding to improve

MATERIALS

uniformity, or sidewall inlays

All Vanderbilt tire lines are warranted against failures due to defects in workmanship

• tires with “irregular treadwear” (which is defined as a tread groove depth

and materials. The following Vanderbilt tire lines are warranted for a no-charge warranty

difference of 2/32nds of an inch or more on the same tire)

replacement for defects in material or workmanship during the first fifty percent (50%) of the

Tire replacement or a replacement purchase allowance under this warranty may also

tire’s Useable Tread:

be denied if you are unable to provide sufficient proof of purchase, purchase price, purchase

• Touring LSE

• Grand Spirit SLi

• Turbo-Tech Tour HST

date, mileage, and the original vehicle on which the tire was installed or proof of proper tire

• Mirada Sport GTX

• Mirada CrossTour SLX

rotation.

A no-charge warranty replacement is available for all other Vanderbilt tire lines if a defect

in material or workmanship occurs during the first 2/32nds of an inch of Useable Tread.

Your legal rights vary from state to state. To the extent permitted by the laws of your

If you are entitled to receive a no-charge warranty replacement tire, the mounting and

state, this warranty does not cover and expressly excludes any coverage for personal

balancing of that tire will also be provided at no charge.

injury, property damage, loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of your vehicle or tire,

If a Vanderbilt tire fails due to a defect in workmanship or materials after the applicable

or any other incidental or consequential damages. No express warranty is given other

no-charge replacement period specified above for the Vanderbilt tire line you purchased, you

than those expressly stated in this Limited Warranty booklet. Any implied warranty of

will be entitled to a prorated allowance applicable to the purchase price of a comparable new

merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, is limited in duration and

Vanderbilt or other tire brand marketed by TBC Corporation. This replacement tire allowance

expire when the tire’s Useable Tread is exhausted as specified in this limited warranty.

will be prorated and calculated by dividing the number of 32nds of Useable Tread remaining

No implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise,

when the tire is presented for warranty replacement (rounding to the nearest 32nd of an inch)

is given on tires used on commercial vehicles or for commercial use vehicles. This is

by the total number of 32nds of an inch of Useable Tread. You will be responsible for the

the only warranty that applies to the Vanderbilt tires purchased by you and supersedes

charges applicable for mounting, balancing and taxes for the warranty replacement tire

and replaces the terms of any previous warranty. TBC Corporation neither assumes nor

when the tire fails due to defects in material or workmanship after your Vanderbilt tire

extends, nor authorizes any other person or entity to assume or extend on its behalf, any

line no-charge replacement period has ended.

other or different warranty obligation.

Nationwide Limited Warranty

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