Kumho Tires
Limited Warranty
This
policy applies to the original consumer/owner or user
of any new tire manufactured by KUMHO Tire Co., Ltd.
and produced after 1997. Eligible tires must be used
on the vehicle on which they were originally installed
according the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.
What
is covered by the warranty and how long
The
(1) new original usable tread has worn down to 2/32"
remaining (i.e., worn down to the top of the built-in
indicators in the tread grooves), (2) before 6 years
from the date of manufacture for every passenger and
light truck tire (whichever comes first), (3) before
5 years from the date of manufacture for truck tire
(whichever comes first), any KUMHO tire covered by this
warranty becomes unusable due to a material or workmanship
condition, KUMHO will do either of the following:
A. During
the first 2/32" of the original usable tread, KUMHO
will replace such tire with a comparable new KUMHO tire
free of charge. Applicable taxes on the new tire and
costs of mounting and balancing service are payable
by the owner.
B. After
the first 2/32" of the original usable tread, a credit
will be given toward the purchase of a comparable new
KUMHO Tire in proportion of the original usable tread
remaining on the returned tire to the original usable
tread of the new tire. Applicable taxes and cost of
mounting and balancing service are payable by the owner.
The
amount of such credit will be calculated by the following
formula:
C
= O.T.R. x P
O.T.
C:
Amount of credit
O.T.R.:
Original Usable Tread Remaining on Returned Tire
O.T.:
Original Usable Tread on New Tire
P.:
Purchase Price of New Tire in accordance with KUMHO
Dealer’s
Price
List effective at the time of adjustment.
•
Remarks: Please refer to Adjustment Credit Percentage
Table.
C. Adjustment
on out-of-balance or out-of-round tires is allowed only
during the first 2/32" of the original tread.
What
is not covered
A. This
limited warranty is applicable only in the United States,
and any tires used or equipped on a vehicle registered
or operated outside of the U.S. are not covered by this
warranty.
B. Tires
branded or marked "Non-Adjustable(NA)" or "Blemished(Blem)"
or DOT/Serial numbers previously cut will not be adjusted.
C. Tire
damage or irregular wear due to:
1. Road
hazards, including, puncture, cut, impact break, bulge,
snag, stone drill, collision,
2. Continued
use while run flat or under acute under-inflation
3. Improper
use or operation, without limitation, improper inflation
pressure, overloading, use of an improper rim, vehicle
misalignment, tire/wheel assembly imbalance or other
vehicle condition, worn suspension components, improper
mounting or de-mounting, misuse, misapplication, fire
or other externally generated heat, water or other material
trapped inside the tire during mounting, tire alteration,
racing, or competition purposes, improper inserting
of sealant, balance or filler materials.
4. Improper
repair
D. Any
tire worn beyond the wear bars (less than 2/32" remaining
tread)
E. The
cost of application taxes and mounting and balance service.
F. Ozone
or weather cracking on tires over four (4) years from
the date of manufacture
G. Ride
disturbance claims submitted after the first 2/32" tread
wear
H. Loss
of time or use, inconvenience, or any incidental or
consequential damage.
Owner's
Obligation
In
order to be eligible for KUMHO's limited warranty service,
the owner must:
A. Present
the tire to the KUMHO dealer from which the original
purchase was made;
B. Present
proof of purchase to satisfaction of the dealer;
C. Complete
and sign a KUMHO warranty claim form, which is available
at any authorized dealer;
D. Pay
the amounts due on a new tire, less the amount of credit,
including taxes, mounting and balancing charges or cost
of other services ordered.
Other
Rights
This
limited warranty gives the owner of KUMHO tires specific
legal right, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. LIMITED TREAD WEAR WARRANTY
1. If
tread has worn out (excluding 2/32" remaining tread
depth) before the warranty miles or within 4 years after
original purchase, KUMHO will provide a comparable new
tire, charging the customer for tread wear.
2. The
charge to the customer will be calculated by multiplying
the dealer's current selling price by the percentage
of the total mileage run on the replacement tire to
the warranty miles.
(See
warranty adjustment table)
For
Passenger Radial Tires
793
45,000 miles
795
70,000 miles
716
50,000 miles
791
70,000 miles
732
50,000 miles
792
85,000 miles
ROAD
HAZARD PROTECTION
Every
KH792 and KH795 steel belted radial passenger tire that
has been damaged due to normal road hazard condition
and can not be repaired during the first 25% of the
usable tread, will be replaced free of charge with an
equivalent KUMHO tire.
ELIGIBILITY
FOR WARRANTY
1. To
make a claim, the claimant must present KUMHO's warranty
card which records the date of purchase, name of purchaser,
original mileage and identification of the vehicle to
the authorized KUMHO dealer.
2. The
cost of mounting, balancing and other service charges
or taxes shall be paid by the customer.
3. The
user must rotate the tires at least every 5,000 miles.
CASING
WARRANTY
A. Casing
of KUMHO radial truck tires are warranted to remain
serviceable up to the point of second retread.
B. If
an examination by KUMHO shows that a casing of a KUMHO
radial truck tire delivers unsatisfactory service due
to factors within the manufacturer's control, KUMHO
will give a credit toward the purchase price of a comparable
new KUMHO tire in the amount indicated below:
Tire
Size Casing Value
7.50
R 16 $30.00 8.25 R 15 $35.00 255/70R22.5 $50.00 9.00R20,
10R22.5 $60.00 10.00R20, 11R22.5 $70.00 295/75R22.5,295/80R22
$70.00 11.00R20, 12.00R20 $80.00 10.00R22, 11.00R22
$80.00 12R22.5,315/80R22.5 $80.00 12.00R24, 11R24.5
$80.00 285/75R24.5 $80.00 385/65R22.5,425/65R22.5 $80.00
C. Radial
truck tires used in mining service are not eligible
under this program.
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