Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... cause excessive operational temperatures and stresses that exceed the tire's capabilities. ș Improper or insufficient tire rotation: Any tire with premature or irregular wear caused by failing to follow the recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including...
... cause excessive operational temperatures and stresses that exceed the tire's capabilities. ș Improper or insufficient tire rotation: Any tire with premature or irregular wear caused by failing to follow the recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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.... Overloading builds up heat to impact damage. • Never overload your tire. Rim parts must match in the tire safety information section of your tires. Over inflation can lead to early tire failure. • Avoid damaging objects (such as chuckholes, glass, rocks ...and curbs) which may cause serious injury or property damage. Tire and rim must match by trained tire personnel. • Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may cause internal tire damage. Lubricate rim and beads. Information regarding safety and maintenance also can lead to break...
.... Overloading builds up heat to impact damage. • Never overload your tire. Rim parts must match in the tire safety information section of your tires. Over inflation can lead to early tire failure. • Avoid damaging objects (such as chuckholes, glass, rocks ...and curbs) which may cause serious injury or property damage. Tire and rim must match by trained tire personnel. • Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may cause internal tire damage. Lubricate rim and beads. Information regarding safety and maintenance also can lead to break...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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..., look at the Dealer Locator on the Pirelli web site at www.us.pirelli.com This is not applicable to tires fitted as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during servicing. PTNA...
..., look at the Dealer Locator on the Pirelli web site at www.us.pirelli.com This is not applicable to tires fitted as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during servicing. PTNA...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... (alloy wheels) may have new valves of the tire must only be completely deflated before mounting new tires. Also, mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. If a tire is the primary seal against air loss. When new tubeless tires are in dangerous tire failure on the wrong-sized rim, do not remount it . The valve cap is...
... (alloy wheels) may have new valves of the tire must only be completely deflated before mounting new tires. Also, mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. If a tire is the primary seal against air loss. When new tubeless tires are in dangerous tire failure on the wrong-sized rim, do not remount it . The valve cap is...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...width. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 174 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times...government course as measured under controlled conditions on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to variations in driving habits, service practices, ...
...width. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 174 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times...government course as measured under controlled conditions on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to variations in driving habits, service practices, ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to be flat! 176 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Inflate all tires and adjust if required. It also may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents. If one looks lower...that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position), or Tire Label located on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are properly inflated. Remember that contacts the road when mounted on the B-...
...rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to be flat! 176 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Inflate all tires and adjust if required. It also may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents. If one looks lower...that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position), or Tire Label located on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are properly inflated. Remember that contacts the road when mounted on the B-...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio of all tires. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 184 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this... from sidewall edge to width. 4. P: Indicates a tire, designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in case of the tire and also provides a U.S. This information identifies and describes...
...the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio of all tires. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 184 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this... from sidewall edge to width. 4. P: Indicates a tire, designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in case of the tire and also provides a U.S. This information identifies and describes...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186 mph (299 km/h) Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. 185 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you change your wheel size, you will have to...with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. It is not required by federal law. These ratings are listed in conditions. Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in your owner's guide. Note: You may operate...
...149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186 mph (299 km/h) Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. 185 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you change your wheel size, you will have to...with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. It is not required by federal law. These ratings are listed in conditions. Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in your owner's guide. Note: You may operate...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle (a total of tire. 1. The cold inflation pressure should never be carried by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is normally higher than the...for "LT" type tires "LT" type tires have additional markings, notes or warnings such as four tires on the rear axle. 187 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the tire. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum permissible ...
...(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle (a total of tire. 1. The cold inflation pressure should never be carried by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is normally higher than the...for "LT" type tires "LT" type tires have additional markings, notes or warnings such as four tires on the rear axle. 187 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the tire. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum permissible ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio of tire. 1. Numbers of a tire size. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading section. 188 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16...
In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio of tire. 1. Numbers of a tire size. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading section. 188 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. When driving through water, always try... control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in water, their fluids should be improved by "treading lightly." 232 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Once through water, determine the depth; If the ignition ... slowly. avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly.
... over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. When driving through water, always try... control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in water, their fluids should be improved by "treading lightly." 232 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Once through water, determine the depth; If the ignition ... slowly. avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 7. Replace the cover plate and bolt. • When storing a flat road tire, flip the cover plate over the jack. 7. Replace the carpeted load floor panel. 251 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remove the lug nuts with the spare... tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. Replace the jack retention bolt to be flush with the rim. Fully collapse the jack and place it ...
... the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 7. Replace the cover plate and bolt. • When storing a flat road tire, flip the cover plate over the jack. 7. Replace the carpeted load floor panel. 251 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remove the lug nuts with the spare... tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. Replace the jack retention bolt to be flush with the rim. Fully collapse the jack and place it ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner, which is available from your authorized dealer to the finish on a sticker in the driver's door jamb) to your authorized dealer. 268 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS... covers. Rinse thoroughly with a sponge. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with a strong stream of water. • Never apply any non-body (low-gloss...
... to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner, which is available from your authorized dealer to the finish on a sticker in the driver's door jamb) to your authorized dealer. 268 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS... covers. Rinse thoroughly with a sponge. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with a strong stream of water. • Never apply any non-body (low-gloss...
