Maintenance Guide for Continental RV Tires

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATIONRV tire service life• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3How to determine the age of a tire• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The importance of maintaining proper •RVtireinflationpressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3WhenandhowtocheckRVtireinflationpressure• . . . . . . . . . . 3

dETERMINING THE CORRECT RV wEIGHT

Understanding weight ratings• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4weighing your RV• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How to use your RV weights with the •loadandinflationpressuretable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TIRE MAINTENANCE

Proper tire care and maintenance procedures• . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Maintainingthecorrecttireinflationpressure• . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Cleaning of RV tires• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5S• torage of RV tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Tire inspection and VAI® technology• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

COMMON TIRE ANd TREAdwEAR CONdITIONSVehicle speed• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Wheel&tirebalanceandvehiclealignment• . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Matching wheel and tire load ratings• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Mixing tire types• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Tire repair• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RV TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

RV TIRE AVAILABILITY CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

COMMON ExAMPLES OF TIRE dAMAGES ANd THEIR CAUSES . . . . 7

wARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CASING VALUES CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR RV ASSOCIATIONS . . . . . . . . . 13

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General Information

RV Tire Service Life

Tiresaresubjectedtomanydifferentfactorswhichcanaffecttheirserviceablelife.Theseinclude,butarenotlimitedto:inflationpressure,roadconditions,speed,weather,load,brakingforce,brakingfrequency,rateofacceleration,storageconditions,etc.Becauseofthewidelyvaryingserviceconditionsencounteredbythedifferentneedsofdifferentdrivers,itisimpossibletodetermineexactlyhowlongatirewilllast.

HOw TO dETERMINE THE AGE OF A TIRE

Example:DOT A3 4F 1W6 4108TheU.S.DOTTireIdentificationNumbercontainsinformationaboutatire.Thisnumbercanbeusedtodeterminetheageofthetire.

DOT (Department of Transportation) This indicates that the tire meets all federal standards

A3 (Manufacturer Plant Code) This is the facility where the tire was manufactured

4F (Government Size and Ply Code) This is the size and ply rating of the tire

1W6 (Manufacturer Construction Code) Thisisusedasacodeforthebrandnameandtiremodel

4108 (Tire Build Date) Thisisusedtodeterminetheageofatire.Thefirsttwo

digits are the production week . The last two digits are the production year

Thisexampleshowsthatthetirewasbuiltinthe41stweekintheyear 2008 .

TheU.S.DepartmentofTransportationrequirestiremanufacturerstoinclude this code on the sidewall of all tires produced and/or sold in the United States . The information is used for many purposes . The consumer canuseittodeterminetheageofthetireandtofillouttirewarrantyregistration information . Manufacturers use this information to contact consumersifatiredefectrequiresarecall.Manufacturersandthegovernmentalsousethesenumbersforreportingpurposes.

The importance of maintaining proper RV tire inflation pressure

Maintainingthepropertireinflationpressureisthesinglemostimportantstep of all the proper tire maintenance practices . Maintaining the correct tireinflationpressurewillextendthelifeofyourtireandkeepthetireperformingatitsbest.

Bycontrast,drivingonatirethatisnotatthecorrecttireinflationpressurecanresultinpoorridequality,reducedtirelife,andcanbecomea safety hazard .

Anunderinflatedtirecancausepoorhandling/ridequality,rapidwear,irregularwearpatterns,andexcessiveheatbuild-upinthetire.Drivingonunderinflatedtirescanresultinsudden,rapidairlosswhichcanresultinloss of vehicle control .

Overinflatedtirescancausepoorhandling/ridequality,decreasedtraction,irregularwearpatterns,andaremoresusceptibletodamagebyimpactsfrom road hazards .

Dependingonitssize,atirecannaturallylose1to2poundsofinflationpressure (psi) per month . All pneumatic tires naturally will lose some airpressureovertime,whichisunavoidable.Severalconditionscanaccelerateairloss,includingfaultyvalvestems,apoorsealbetweenthetireandwheel,anailinthetire,outsidetemperaturefluctuations,andevenchangesinaltitudewhiledriving.Ifinflationpressureisnotcheckedoften,atiremaybecomedangerouslyunderinflatedwithoutthedriver’sknowledge.AnyRVtirethatismeasuredat20%ormorebelowtherecommendedinflationpressureisconsideredseverelyunderinflatedandshouldnotbeoperated.

CAUTION

A tire that has suffered internal damage due to the effects of running whileunderinflatedcanbedangerous.Ifadamagedtiresuddenlyfailswhileinoperation,thedrivercouldlosecontrol.Ifadamagedtirefailswhileinoperation,thepiecesofthetirecanharmothermotorists.Evenifadamagedtireisnotinoperation,theforceoftheexplosioncanbestrongenoughtobedeadlyifsomeoneisnearthetire .

Any tire that is measured at 20% or MORE BELOw the recommended INFLATION pressure is considered severely underinflated.IfyoususpectthatatirehasbeeninoperationWHILE20% OR MORE BELOw THE RECOMMENdEd INFLATION PRESSURE,donotdriveonthetire.NEVER,UNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES SHOULd YOU Add MORE AIR TO A TIRE THAT HAS POSSIBLY SUFFEREd dAMAGE . Adding air to a damaged tire couldcausethetiretorupture,andexplodewithgreatforce.ANYSUSPECT TIRE SHOULd BE dISMOUNTEd ANd ExAMINEd BY A PROFESSIONAL .

When and how to check RV tire inflation pressure

Togetanaccuratereading,youshouldcheckthetireinflationpressurewhilethetireiscold.Inotherwords,beforethevehiclehasbeendrivenorhasnotbeendrivenmorethanonemile.Thisisimportantbecausetheinflationpressurereadinginahottiremaybeasmuchas10to15PSI higher than the reading in a cold tire . The stated load capacity for the tireisbasedontheambientoutsidetemperature,soanaccuratereadingdependsoncheckingtheinflationpressurewhenthetireiscold.

ContinentalrecommendsthatRVownerspurchaseahigh-qualitytrucktireairgaugewithdualangledheads.Thismakesitquickerandeasiertochecktheinflationpressureoftheinnerandouterduals.Ahighqualitygaugewillbeeasiertoreadandwillhelptoensurethatthemeasurementis accurate .

Itisrecommendedthatyoucheckyourtireinflationpressure:

Before any long trip•Every morning while on a long trip•Before leaving and after returning while on a shorter trip of one day •or lessBefore and after storage•At least once per month while in storage•

Inordertoknowwhatyourcorrecttireinflationpressureis,youmustknowthe correct weight of your vehicle .

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determining the correct RV weight

The following information is provided courtesy of The RV Safety & Education Foundation . Contact information follows at the end of thisbrochure.

Understanding Weight Ratings

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has adoptedasetofstandardsthatarelistedonadatalabelincludedoneachRVmanufacturedbyanRVIAmembercompany.Thislabelprovidesfiguresnotnecessarilyincludedonthefederaldataplatethatmustbeaffixedtoallvehicles.Inmotorhomes,theRVIAdatalabelislocatedinsideoneofthecoach’scabinetsand/ornearthedriver’sdoor—ifthereisone.

Thecorrectweightsforyourvehiclemayalsoappearonavehicleplacard,whichisusuallylocatedonthesupportpillarnearthedriver’sseat.Theplacardalsoincludesinformationaboutthecorrecttireandrimsizes,andrecommendedcoldtireinflationpressures.RVownersshouldbefamiliarwiththefollowingweighttermsandtheirdefinitions.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)isthemaximumallowableweightthevehiclehasbeendesignedtocarry,includingliquids,passengers,cargo,andthetongueweightofanytowedvehicle.Ifitexceedsthisweightlimit,yourRVwillshowacceleratedwearonalldrivelinecomponents(i.e.,tires,axlebearings,suspension,steering,etc.),andcreatessignificantpersonalrisktoyouandyourpassengers’safety.

Gross axle weight rating (GAWR)isthemaximumallowableweighteachaxleassemblyisdesignedtocarry,asmeasuredatthetires,andincludingtheaxleassemblyitself.Itisdeterminedbytakingthelowestapplicableratingvaluesoftheaxle,springs,airbags,suspension,andtires.Inotherwords,theaxleisratedaccordingtoits“weakestlink.”

Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the maximum allowablecombinedweightofthemotorhomeandanattachedtowable(car,trailer,etc.).Itmeansthatthevehicle’senginehorsepower,itscoolingsystemcapability,itstransmission,itsdifferential,anditstireshavebeendesignedtohandlethismuchweight.Itdoesnotmeanthatthebrakingsystemhasbeendesignedtoaccommodatethismuchweight.TheGCWRassumesthatthevehiclebeingtowedhasitsownbrakingsystem.

Unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) is the weight of the motorhome as builtatthefactory,whichincludesfullfuel,engineoil,andcoolants.TheUVWdoesnotincludecargo,freshwater,LPgas,occupants,ordealer-installed accessories .

Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR) iscalculatedbymultiplying154pounds(anassumedaverageperson’sweight)timesthenumberofsleepingpositionsasdefinedbytheRVmanufacturer.

Cargo carrying capacity (CCC) isequaltotheGVWRminusthefollowing:UVW,fullfreshwater(includingwaterheater),fullLPgas,andtheSCWR.Dealer-installedequipmentandthetowedvehicletongueweightwillreducetheCCC.Theremainingweightiswhatcanbeaddedintermsofoccupants,personalbelongings,food,tools,etc.It’sgoodtoknowtheCCCwhenpurchasinganewmotorhome,asittellsyouhowmuchweightcanbeaddedtothecoachandstillremainwithinitsGVWR.

Net carrying capacity (NCC) isequaltoorlessthantheGVWRminustheUVW.Itrepresentsthemaximumweightofalloccupants,includingthedriver,aswellaspersonalbelongings,food,freshwater,LPgas,tools,tongueweightofthetowedvehicle,dealer-installedaccessories,etc.thatcanbecarriedinthemotorhome.ThisdesignationwasusedontheRVIAlabelfromSeptember1996throughAugust2000,when it was removed in favor of including the CCC and the SCwR .

Actual weight Information DataLabel

GAW(front): GAWR(front):

GAW(rear): GAWR(rear):

GVw (total) GVWR:

UVW: UVWR:

CCC: CCC:

GCW(totalincludingtowable) GCWR:

Inadditiontounderstandingthevehicle’sweight,distributionoftheweightisalsoveryimportant.WeightshouldalwaysbedistributedasevenlyaspossiblewhenoperatinganRV.Thiswillhelptoensurethatthevehicleoperatesproperlyandmeetslegalloadlimits.Asyoufillthecabinetsandstoragecompartments,makesuretotakenoteofthelocationoftheappliances.Usethisknowledgetoproperlydistributetheweightfromsidetosideaswellasfromfronttoback.Makesureyoudistributeheavyitemsevenlythroughoutthevehicle.Inaddition,everythingshouldbeplacedsecurelytoavoidshifting.Improperweightdistributionandheavyitemsshiftingwhileyouaredrivingcanhaveanunfavorableeffectonthehandling,theridequality,andthebrakingcapabilityofyourRV.

Weighing Your RV

ThemostaccuratewaytomeasureyourRV’svehicleweightistotakethevehicletoascalewhereeachwheelpositioncanbeweighedindividually.However,anexperiencedscaleoperatorwillbeabletosupply you with the weight measurements you need regardless of which typeofscaleisbeingused.

Tofindascale,theRVSafetyandEducationFoundationprovidesindividual wheel weights and an analysis as part of its weighing service at FMCA conventions and most area rallies . Another option is to take theRVtoatruckstopwhereitcanbeweighedforasmallfee.Lookintheyellowpagesundertheheading“Scales,Public”tolocateacertifiedpublicscale.Ideally,lookforascalethatpermitsyoutoplacetheindividual wheels on the scale .

Once you find a scale, the following weights need to be accurately measured:

Overall weight (GVw)•Weightoneachindividualaxle(GAW),includinganytowedaxles.•The individual wheel position weights for each axle•

How to Weigh Your RV on a Platform ScaleAsyoupullthecoachontothescale,stopwithjustthefrontwheels•on the scale . Record the weight .Now,moveforwarduntilbothaxles—orallthreeifyouhaveatag—•areonthescale,andstop.Recordtheweight.Lastly,pullforwarduntiljusttherearaxle(s)isstillonthescaleand•stop . Record the weight .IfRVhasareartagaxle,pullforwardsoonlytagaxleisonthescale.•Record the weight .Todetermineindividualwheelpositionweights,repeatthefirstfour•steps with only one side of the vehicle actually on the scale . Keep the vehicle centered over the side of the scale . See diagram on next page . Record the weights .Tocalculatetheoppositewheelpositionweights,subtractthefirst•set of wheel position weights from the weights you recorded when bothaxleswereonthescale.Thedifferenceistheoppositewheelposition weight .

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Theactualgrossvehicleweight,orGVW,shouldbedeterminedwiththemotorhomefullyloadedfortravel,includingfuel,LPG,water,personalitems,andthenumberofpeopleandpetsusuallycarried.Thegrossweightshouldn’texceedtheGVWRplacedonthevehiclebythemanufacturer.Ifyouaretowingavehicle,itshouldbeweighedandcombinedwiththeGVW(GrossVehicleWeight)toensurethetotalweightdoesn’texceedtheGCWR(GrossCombinedWeightRating).

Itispossibleforavehicle’sGVWcanbebelowthelegalGVWRbuttheweightofoneaxlemightexceeditsGAWR,renderingthevehicleillegaltooperate.Inthiscase,youcanredistributetheloadtoanotheraxleifthereiscapacity–ortheloadmustbereduceduntileveryaxleweightisunderitsGAWR.Ifyouexceedthevehicle’sGVWR,youmustreducetheloaduntil you are within the legal limits .

Oncetheseweightshavebeendetermined,youcanchecktheloadandinflationpressuretabletofindthecorrectinflationpressurefortheweightof your load .

CAUTION

Individual wheel position weights must NOT exceed the maximum tire loadcapacity.MaximumtireloadcapacityisdefinedasoperatingatthemaximumallowablePSIlistedonthetire’ssidewall.

How to Use Your RV Weights with the Load and Inflation Pressure Table

Let’s consider the following scenario. You’veweighedyourRVandverifiedthattheactualGVW 1 . (GrossVehicleWeight)isunderitslegalGCWR(GrossCombinedweight Rating) .You’vealsoverifiedthateachaxleweightisunderitsGrossAxle2 . weight Rating (GAwR) .Your vehicle has the following individual wheel position weights 3 . (notagaxle):

Left Front Right Front Left Rear dualsRight Rear duals

5,475lbs. 5,200lbs. 9,150 8,700

Checkeachtireandnotethemaximuminflationratingthatis•stamped on the wheel .TheweightonyourRV’sleftfronttireisgreaterthantheweight•onyourrightfronttire,sothisistheweightwe’llwanttousefromtheinflationtable.LookattheinflationtableandfollowacrosstheSingletirecolumnuntilyoufindtheinflationPSIclosestto(butNOTUNdER) the weight of your left front single tire .TomaintainpropercontrolofyourRV,thetirepressuresmustbethe•same across the entire axle . So even though the recommended PSI islessforyourrightfronttire,youshould“overinflate”itsothatthepressure is the same across the axle .Verifythatyouhaven’texceededeachfronttire’smaximuminflation•ratingwiththepressureyou’vedetermined,beforeinflating!Todeterminetheairpressurefortherearduals,weagainneedto•taketheinflationfortheheavierside.Inthiscase,followtheinflationtableacrosstheDualtirecolumnuntilyoufindtheinflationPSIclosestto(butNOTUNDER)theweightofyourleftrearduals.Inflateeachofthedualtiresonboththeleftandrightsideoftherear•axletothecorrectinflationPSIfortheheavierposition.Remembernottoexceedthetire’smaximuminflationrating!•

REMEMBER:ToproperlycontrolyourRV,itiscriticalthatthetirepressuresarethesameonbothsidesofanaxle.

Tire maintenance

Proper tire care and maintenance procedures

Followingpropertirecareandmaintenanceprocedureswill:Helptoachievethebestpossibletractionandhandlingperformance•Help to maximize the life of your tire•Help to ensure that your vehicle operates safely•Help to improve fuel economy •

Maintaining the correct tire inflation pressure

Asmentionedbefore,maintainingthepropertireinflationpressureis the single most important step of all the proper tire maintenance practices.Theimportanceofmaintainingthecorrecttireinflationpressure is highlighted in the previous sections . Operating tires that are notproperlyinflatedcandamagethetire(andthevehicle)inavarietyof different ways .

Proper cleaning of RV tires

Most RV owners take a great deal of pride from RV ownership and want tokeeptheirvehiclecleanandlookinggood.Thetiresshouldbenoexception.Contaminantsencounteredontheroadwilldeterioraterubber,sokeepingyourtirescleanwillnotonlykeepthemlookinggood,butitwillalsohelptoensurethatthetireswillbeabletoofferthelongestpossibleservice life .

Tocleanyourtires,useasoftbrushandamildsoap,suchasthesamekindofsoapyouwouldusetocleantheRVbodywith.

Please be aware that some products that are designed for cleaning tires or to make them shiny may have ingredients that can actually harm the tires. Some of these ingredients include petroleum products, alcohol, and silicones. When exposed to these chemicals over time, they can cause the rubber to deteriorate or lose some of its protective properties that help to hold air and resist damage. Continental recommends against the use of these products.

Proper storage of RV tires

Tirescanstillbedamagedeveniftheyaren’tbeingdrivenon.Checkthetireinflationpressuretomakesurethetiresareinflatedtotheproperinflationpressure.Whileinstorage,checkinflationpressureatleastonceamonthandthencheckagainbeforeremovingfromstorage.WhilestoringyourRV,thetiresshouldbekeptclean,dry,andoutofdirectsunlight.Tireswhicharenotfittedonrimsshouldbestoredstandingup.Avoidcontactwithfuel,lubricants,solventsandchemicals.Youmayalsowanttoplaceabarriermaterialsuchascardboard,plastic,orplywoodbetweenthetiresandthefloorsurfacetoavoidanychemicaldamage.

Tire inspection and VAI® technology

It is important to inspect your tires often to check for any potential problems.Continental’spatentedVAI®technologyhelpsyoutoidentifypotentialalignmentproblemsbeforetheyaffecttheremovalmilesofthetire.VisualAlignmentIndicators,(VAI®),helpprotectyourtireinvestment.

Here’s Why:

Visuallydetectingfaultyalignmentconditionsbeforeanydamageoccursisvirtuallyimpossible.ButwiththisContinentalTireinnovation,driverscannowdetectpossiblemisalignmentconditionsafteronlyrelativelyshort tire service .

The VAI® siping system is a preventive maintenance system consisting of four oreightsetsofsipesequallyspacedaroundtheinsideandoutsideshoulderribs.Thesesipesareindicators,graduatedindepth,whichallowforeasydetectionofweardifferencesbetweentheshoulderribs.Anydiscrepancy

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in wear signals the occurrences of side forces—forces which may prevent straight tracking of the tire, which is a sure sign of possible misalignment.

This early warning prevention system can mean significant savings in tire bills, as well as substantial benefits such as increased original tread life. If you notice any irregular wear patterns, cracks, bulges, or anything else that appears to be out of the ordinary, you should have the tires inspected by a professional.

Vehicle speed

Increased speeds can lead to faster tread wear. The faster the vehicle speed increases, the more the load capacity decreases. In addition, increased speeds have been proven to reduce fuel economy. These factors should be considered when operating your RV at highway speeds.

Wheel & tire balance and vehicle alignment

A wheel and tire that has is not balanced properly can cause the tire to wear irregularly. An improperly balanced wheel and tire can also affect ride quality, most often distinguished by a noticeable vibration. Have your RV tires checked by a professional to make sure your wheels and tires are balanced correctly.

A vehicle that is out of alignment can cause irregular wear patterns, and cause the vehicle to “pull” in a certain direction. Alignment problems are not limited to the steer axle. The drive axles can be misaligned, causing the vehicle to constantly be pushing in a certain direction. If you notice either of these conditions, have your RV checked by a professional to make sure the vehicle is aligned properly.

Matching wheel and tire load ratings

It is important that you choose a tire that has a comparable load rating to the load rating of the wheel. Although you may find tires in your size that can handle a high load rating, the wheels on your vehicle may not be rated for a load of that weight. Never exceed the wheel’s load rating.

Mixing tire types

Continental recommends that tires of the same size, brand, and model be used on the same axle. Mixing tires of different sizes or stages of tread life can result in irregular wear and poor ride quality.

Tire repair

If your tire is in need of repair, see your closest Continental dealer. You can find a dealer locator for your Continental RV tires at www.continental-truck.com. The dealer must examine not only the outside of the tire, but the inside as well to check for any possible damage and to make the necessary repairs.

Load Ranges/Tread Depth for Tire Products

TUBELESS HSL1 COACH HSR2 SA HSL2 Eco Plus HSR HSR1 HDR HDR2

225/70R19.5 G-16 G-18

245/70R19.5 H-16 H-20

255/70R22.5 H-18 H-26

275/70R22.5 J-18 H-22

295/60R22.5 J-17

275/80R22.5 H-22

295/80R22.5 H-22

315/80R22.5 L-19 L-20 L-28

Common Tire And Treadwear Conditions

Choosing the right RV tire

If a tire needs to be replaced, your Continental Tire dealer will be able to help you make the best choice for replacement. Continental Tire offers a variety of RV tires designed to meet the specific needs of different drivers.

If the tire size for your RV is not listed on this availability chart, please visit the Continental passenger tire Web site and review the Utility/Van tires

Optimized for highway use• lowest fuel consumption• Maximum mileage• comfortable driving characteristics

For local and long-distance traffic• very high mileage• high resilience• reduced fuel consumption

RV Tire Availability Chart

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Common examples of tire damages and their causes

Abnormal one-sided wear

Cause

Abnormalone-sidedtreadweararisesas aresultoftireconstrainmentcausedbywheels beinginclinedtothedirectionofmotion.Scale-likeorfeather-edgedwear is often seen at the shoulders . This wear patterncomesaboutbyexcessivetoe-in/toe-outvaluesorcrookedaxles.Italso occurs if corners are regularly taken at excessive speeds .

Recommendation

Correct axle and wheel alignment

Scale-like roughening

Burr formation

Abnormal one-sided wear in shoulder area

Cause

Occurs predominantly with trailer tires as a result of

•highcenterofgravityofvehicle

•unsteadyloads

•one-sidedloaddistribution

•benttrailertow-bar

•playinthetrailercouplingring

Recommendation

Whenwearpatternsofthissortoccur,theve-hicleshouldbecheckedtoseeifanyofthesepossiblecausesapply.

Inordertostabilizethetirecross-section, besuretomaintainmaximumpermitted tire pressure .

Abnormal one-sided wear on both sides in shoulder area

Cause

Wearpatternsofthisnaturearecausedbyhighlateralstrain,forexamplebyfastcorner-ingandbyunderinflatedtires.Ahighcenterofgravity on the vehicle further increases this tendency toward pronounced wear .

Recommendation

Ensuresufficienttirepressuretostabilizethetirecross-sectionfortheloadcondition.

Abnormal center wear

Cause

Tire pressure too high or high proportion of journeyswithoutloadoronlywithpartialload.

Recommendation

Adjustthetirepressuretotheloadsituation.

Scale-like wear

Cause

Straincausedbyslipisaresultofhighcir-cum ferential or lateral forces and is increas ed byexcessivetirepressureorinsufficientwheel load .

Recommendation

Adjustthetirepressuretotheloadsituation.

Circumferential damage

Cause

Cutscausedforexamplebybentorprotrudingvehiclepartsorbyforeignobjectstrappedinthe wheel house .

Recommendation

Regular inspection of the vehicle and its tires for such causes .

Cause

Toodeepregroovingdowntothebelt.Dam-ageofthisnature,combinedwiththeeffect ofdirtandmoisture,causesthesteelcords torust.Thismayrenderthetireunsuitableforremolding.Inthefinalstagesthiscanevenlead to premature tire failure .

Recommendation

Remove the tire immediately and remold it ifpossible.

Thetiremanufacturer’sinstructionsregardingregroovingshouldbefollowedunderall circumstances .

Exposed steel cords

Tramline wear

Cause

Unfavorablecombinationofvariousvehiclevi-brationsinlowwearuse,e.g.onmotorways.Onlyoccursontiresonnon-drivenaxles(front axle or trailer) .

Free-wheelinggrooveshavenoinfluenceonthestructuraldurabilityofthetire.

Recommendation

Inthecaseoftractortires:continueduseondriven axle .

Spotty wear

Cause

difference in diameter on dual tires .

Varying tire pressure on dual tires . The tire runningonlowerpressureissubjectto excessive slip .

Irregularitiesonthevehicle,e.g.toomuchplayinbearingsorjointsordefectivesuspension.

Recommendation

Onlyfitdualtiresofapproximatelythesamediameter.Keepbothtiresindualarrrange-mentinflatedtospecifiedpressurelevel.

Removeanyplayinbearingsand/orjointsorre-pairthesuspension(springs,shockabsorbers).

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Cuts

Cause

Effectofsharp-edgedobjects(stones,glass,metal,etc.)

Recommendation

Iftireswithdeeplocalizedcutscanbere-pairedorremolded,thisshouldbedoneby a tire expert .

Flat spot

Cause

Localized wear of the size of the ground contactpatch,causedby:

•excessivelysharpbraking (emergency stop)

•brakeslocking,forexampleasaresultofincorrectadjustmentofthetrailerbrakes ordefectivebrakes

Recommendation

•Avoidunneccessaryharshbraking.

•Checkbrakesandbrakingsystemandhaveadjustedwhereneccessary.

•Installautomaticanti-lockbrakesystem.

Stressed tread area, cuts caused by spinning, cuts

Cause

Spinning of the drive wheels on stony ground – canbeexacerbatedbymoistureandover-inflation.

Recommendation

Adjustthetirepressuretotheloadsituation.Use special tires if necessary .

Break up of the tread due to impact break

Cause

Breakinthecasingcausedbysuddensharpdeformationofthetire,e.g.whendrivingoveranangularobjectathighspeed.

Thisisexacerbatedbyoverinflationorover-loading .

Recommendation

•Ifobstaclescannotbeavoided,theyshouldbepassedslowly.

•Tirepressureshouldbeadjustedtothe load situation .

Inside of the tire

Outside of the tire

Sidewall

Cause

Effectofsharp-edgedobjects(stones,glass,metal,etc.)

Recommendation

Iftireswithdeeplocalizedcutscanbere-pairedorremolded,thisshouldbedoneby a tire expert .

Cuts

Carcass rupture due to foreign object trapped between twin tires

Cause

Ifstonesetc.remaintrappedbetween dualtires,thismayleadtoseveresidewalldamageortoabreakinthecasing.

Recommendation

Regularly check for and remove any trapped foreignobjects.Todothis,tiresmustbedeflatedandinsomecasestheouterwheelremoved .

Cause

Ruptureinthecasingcausedbysudden,sharp deformation of the tire following forceful impactbyanobstacleorobject.

Thisisaccentuatedbyexcessivelyhightirepressure or overloading .

Recommendation

•Ifobstaclescannotbeavoided,theyshouldbepassedslowly.

•Tirepressureshouldbeadjustedtotheload situation .

Carcass rupture due to impact

Carcass rupture due to fatigue

Cause

Temporarilydrivingwithinsufficienttirepress-ureoronaflattire,e.g.duetoanailpunc-ture .

Recommendation

•Tireswhichmustberemovedprematurelyduetodamageshouldbecheckedwithparticularcareforfurtherusability.Oftenitisverydifficultorimpossibletoestablishinitialdamagedtothecasing,whichmayleadtopremature tire failure .

•Ifatireinadualarrangementfails,stopthevehicleassoonaspossibletopreventthesecondtirefrombeingdammagedas well .

•Adjustthetirepressuretotheloadsituation .

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Destruction of the carcass

Cause

Drivingwithinsufficienttirepressure.Exces-siveflexingandtheheatthenproducedmaycausecompleteoflossoftirepressure:

•penetratingnailsorsimilarsharpobjects

•leakingvalves

•defectivetubesandbeadflaps

•hairlinecracksintherim (fortubelesstires)

Recommendation

•Checktirepressureregularly.

•Establishcauseoflossintirepressure and rectify .

•Useonlynewtubesandbeadflaps.

Rupture damage

Cause

Asharp-edgedforeignobjectpenetratesin a localized area and causes the casing to rupture .

Recommendation

Tiresdamagedinthiswaycannotnormallyberepaired;theymustbereplaced.

Chafing

Nail

Track of damaged area

Bead damaged due to mounting

Cause

•Usingincorrectorsharp-edgefittingtools.

•Fittingwithouttheaidoflubricants.

Note

Excessivewarmingofthebrakedrums,lead-ingtohardeningofthebeads,cansetthestage for this type of damage .

Recommendation

Followfittinginstructions.

Bead

Scorched bead

Bead damage due to rim

Cause

Locally deformed rim or corrosion of the rim flange.

Recommendation

•Checktherimfordamageandreplaceif necessary .

•Removeanyrustfromtherimandrenewprotectivecoatingbeforefitting.

•Usesuitablefittinglubricants (e . g . CONTIFIx) .

Cause

Frequentbumpingintoandscrapingalongcurbs.Sometimescarcassdamagemay result .

Recommendation

•Checkthesidewallsregularly.

•Ifthetireshowsexcessivewear,fitthewheel to a less endangered position or rotate the tire on its rim .

•Replacethetirewhenthedamagegoes as deep as the casing .

•Useaspecialtireifnecessary,e.g.forbuses.

Cause

Excessivewarmthonbrakesandrimsasaresultofsustainedbrakingormalfunctioningbrakes.

Recommendation

•Regularlycheckthebrakesandthebrakingsystem .

•Useretarderorconstantthrottle.

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Limited Warranty/Adjustment Policy

ThisLimitedWarrantyandAdjustmentPolicy(“LimitedWarrantyandPolicy”)issuedbyContinentalTiretheAmericas,LLC(“CTA”)isapromiseofreplacementundercertainspecifiedconditions.Itappliestotiresinnormalhighwayservicedisplayingadjustableconditions(seeSection4–Exclusions)anddoesnotrequiretheexistenceofadeficiencyinworkmanshipormaterialsinordertoqualifyforadjustment.THISLIMITEDwARRANTY ANd POLICY IS NOT A wARRANTY THAT YOUR TIRE wILL NOT FAIL OR BECOME UNSERVICEABLE IF NEGLECTEd OR MISTREATEd .

1. Eligibility

This Limited warranty and Policy applies to the original owner of new Continental/GeneralbrandOn/Off-HighwayRadialTruckTiresusedinnormalservicebearingourbrandnameandserialnumbers(“EligibleTires”).

Tiresbranded“Blem”(Blemish)willbeadjustedontheoriginaltreadinthesamemannerasdescribedbelowexceptrideand/orappearanceconditionsarenotconsideredadjustable.Tiresbranded“Used”andthosemarkedwithan“X”arebothvoidundertheLimitedWarrantyandPolicy.

Alltiresmustbeinstalledandusedaccordingtothevehiclemanufacturer’sandCTA’srecommendations.

2. What Is The Adjustment Policy And For How Long?

Original Tread (New Tire)

EligibleTiresreceivethefollowingcoverage:HSLEcoPlusandHDLEcoPlushaveanextendedoriginalcasingwarrantyof7years(84months),all other products have a maximum of 6 years (72 months) from date of purchase . If a Medium or Heavy Truck Tire in normal service comes unserviceablefromaconditionotherthanthoselistedundersection4duringthetimeortreadwearperiodsshownbelow,itwillbereplacedwithacomparable**newContinental/Generalbrandtireaccordingtoa,bandc,below.

A. Free Replacement Policy

Time* Treadwear

All Radial Medium/ First 12 Months First 10% HeavyTruckTires (Whichevercomesfirst)

All Bias Truck Tires None First 10%

Owner pays for mounting and any other service charges .

b. Pro-Rata Replacement Credit Policy

Afterthefreereplacementpolicyexpiresandthetireortubeisstillwithinthewarrantytimeframeoutlinedinsection2c*,youwillreceiveareplacementpro-ratacredit(excludingtax)towardthepurchaseofacomparable**newContinental/Generalbrandtireortubeequaltothepercentage of tread depth remaining to the treadwear indicators (2/32nds ofaninch),atwhichtimethetreadiswornout.

*IfthemonthsofserviceanddateofpurchaseforanEligibleTirecannotbeaccuratelydetermined,adjustmentcreditwillbebaseduponthedateofmanufacture(DOTserialnumber)andtreaddepthremaining.

**A“comparable”newContinental/Generalbrandtiremaybeeitherthesametirelineorthesamebasicconstructionbutwithadifferentsidewallortreadconfiguration.Ifahigherpricedtireisacceptedasreplacement,theownerwillpaythedifferenceinprice.AnytirereplacedunderthisLimitedWarrantyandPolicywillbecoveredbythethencurrent CTA Limited warranty and Policy .

C. Radial Casing Provisions (Retreads)

Theradialcasingprovisionswillapplytotire/casingoperatingin“normalhighwayservice”only–tire/casingsusedinoff-the-highwayservice(constructionormining)arenoteligibleunderthesecasingprovisions.Inthe event a Radial Medium or Heavy Truck Tire/Casing will not accept the firstretreadduetoanadjustablecondition,itiseligiblefortheapplicablecasingvalueshownbelow.

Inaddition,casingsalreadyretreadedandthatarewithinthenumberofmonthsspecifiedbelowfromdateofmanufactureofthecasing(DOTSerialNumber)ornumberofretreadsspecified,whichevercomesfirst,areeligiblefortheapplicablecasingvalueshownintable1below.

AllcasingcreditswillbeallowedtowardthepurchaseofacomparablenewContinental/GeneralbrandMediumorHeavyTruckTire.

3. How Credits Are Calculated

Foradjustmentsmadeonoriginaltreadtireswhicharenoteligibleforanochargeadjustmentasprovidedabove,youwillreceivereplacementcredittowardanewtireequaltothepercentageofremainingtreaddepthmultipliedbythepriceshownonyouroriginalinvoice,ifavailable,orontheauthorizedadjustingretailer’sregularsellingprice(excludingtax)atthetimeoftheclaimforacomparablenewContinental/Generalbrandtire.OwnerpayscurrentFederalExciseTax(notapplicableforCanadiansales).

4. What Is Not Covered By The Adjustment Policy

A. Non-Adjustable Conditions

Roadhazards–cuts,snags,treadtearingorchunking,punctures,bruisesorimpactbreaksandanydamagecausedbyimproperpunctureortirerepair such as separation in any part of the tire . Continued use while the tireisflat.

damage – tire damage or failure resulting from improper operation or maintenance—load,speedandinflationpractices,causingexcessiveoperationaltemperaturestoexceedthetirecapabilities.

Premature removal for irregular treadwear or fast wearout – tire failure ortiredamageresultingfrom:vehicleaccidents,impropermounting,demounting,damagedwheelandrimcomponents,wheelmisalignment,tiretrueing,chaindamage,brakeoranysimilarmechanicalproblem,extremetemperatureexposure,misuse,negligenceorabusivedrivingsuchastirespinningorracing,andimproperusecontrarytothevehiclemanufacturer’stirerecommendations.

AgeConditions–ageconditions,suchascracks,ontirespurchasedmorethanfour(4)yearspriortopresentationforadjustmentareconsiderednotadjustable.Ifproofofpurchasedateisnotprovided,thetireserialnumberwillbeused.

Intentional Alterations – such as tread regrooving or adding sealant materials to the tire .

IMPORTANT SAFETY wARNING ANd MAINTENANCE INFORMATION .

Anytire,nomatterhowwellconstructed,mayfailasaresultofapuncture,impactdamage,improperinflationorotherconditionresultingfromimproperuse.Tirefailuressuchasablowoutoratreadandbeltdetachmentmaycreateariskofinjuryordeathand/orpropertydamage.Toreducetheriskoftirefailure,ContinentalTirestronglyrecommendsyoureadthevehicleowner’smanual,tireplacardinformation,andtiresidewallinformationregardingsafetywarnings,propertireuseandmaintenance.

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Casings–ifcasings/retreadsarenotidentifiedfornumberofretreadsapplied,creditwillbeallowedatthelowestvalueonly.Radialcasingfailureduetoimproperretreadingpracticesortreadwornbeyondretread point (4/32nds) or used in not approved service application . Radialcasingsolderthanthenumberofmonthsspecifiedfromdateofmanufacture,orretreadedmorethanthenumberofspecifiedtimes,orbranded“used.”

Ride/Vibration–aftertheEligibleTireismorethan25%worn.

Transfered Tires – from the vehicle than they were originally installed .

B. General Exclusions

•Tires/casingsolderthanyears/monthsspecifiedinSection2a.,2b.,and2c.fromdateofpurchasearenotcoveredbythisLimitedWarrantyandPolicy.Ifsatisfactoryproofofpurchasedateisnotprovided,thedateofmanufacture(tireserialnumber)willbeused.

•TiresonanytruckregisteredandoperatedoutsidetheUnitedStatesandCanada .

•TreadwearoutisnotcoveredbythisLimitedWarrantyandPolicy.Becauseofvariationsinvehicles,conditionsofuseanddriverhabits,CTA does not warrant any tire will achieve a predetermined mileage .

NoCTAemployeeordealerhastheauthoritytomakeanywarranty,representation,promiseoragreementonbehalfofCTAexceptasstatedinthis Limited warranty and Policy .

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND POLICY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CONTINENTAL TIRE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT PERMIT SUCH A LIMITATION; FOR THOSE STATES AND PROVINCES, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF WRITTEN WARRANTY.

This is the only express warranty made by Continental Tire. No Continental Tire employee, retailer, or dealer has the authority to make any warranty, representation, promise or agreement on behalf of Continental Tire except as expressly written in this Limited Warranty and Policy.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CONTINENTAL TIRE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ALL CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OR WARRANTY.

SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ON THE DURATION OF SUCH WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S. AND FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA.

In observance of U.S. Federal Law, this warranty and policy has been designated a “Limited Warranty”. Continental Tire does not intend to represent through this Limited Warranty and Policy that tire failures can not happen.

5. Owner/Use Obligations

a.Tomakeaclaimunderthislimitedwarranty,youmustpresentyourclaimwiththetire/casingtoaCTAbrandtireretailerorvehicledealerauthorizedtohandletireadjustments.YouwillberequiredtosigntheCTAbrandtireadjustmentreplacementclaimform.

b.Youareresponsibleforpaymentofallapplicabletaxesandchargesincurredduringreplacementorrepairoftiresincludingdemounting,mountingandbalancing.Youarealsoresponsibleforpaymentfortirerotation,alignment,towing,roadserviceandvalvestem.

Serious injury or death may result from tire failure or explosion as a result of any of the following:

1 . CHECKthepressureinyourtiresatleastmonthly,preferablybeforeeverytrip,whenthetiresarecool(afterthevehiclehasbeenstoppedthree (3) hours and then driven less than one mile) . do not reduce pressurewhentiresarehot.Useaqualitytiregaugetocheckpressureandmaintainitatthelevelrecommendedbythevehiclemanufacturer.Remember–underinflationisthemostcommoncauseofblowoutsorsudden failures in any kind of tire and may result in unexpected loss of vehiclecontroloraccidents.Permanenttiredamageduetounderinflationand/oroverloadingcannotalwaysbedetected.Anytireknownorsuspectedtohavebeenrunat80%orlessofnormaloperatinginflationpressureand/oroverloadedcouldpossiblyhavepermanentstructuraldamage(steelcordfatigue).Plycordsweakenedbyunderinflationand/oroverloadingmaybreakoneafteranother;untilaruptureoccursintheuppersidewall with accompanying instantaneous air loss and explosive force .

2 . AVOIDexplosionofthetire/rim/wheelassemblyduetoimpropermounting.Neverexceed40PSI(airpressure)whenseatingbeads.Alwaysuseasafetycageorotherrestrainingdeviceandclip-onextensionhose.Only specially trained persons should mount tires .

3 . AVOIDexplosionofthetire/rim/wheelassemblyduetoweldingtherimbyfirstremovingthetireandneverrework,weld,heat,orbrazetherimofatire/rim/wheelassembly.

4 . NEVERoverloadyourtires.Themaximumloadcarryingcapabilityofyourtiresismoldedonthesidewallofthetireandspecificloadinginstructionsareprovidedbythevehicle’smanufacturer.

5 . ALWAYS mount radial tires on approved radial rims or wheels . For tires requiringatube,useonlytubesandflapsapprovedforradialtires(identifiedwithredbandaroundvalveandstemorstemmarked“radial”or“R”).Alwaysusenewradialtubesandflapswhenmountingnewtubetyperadialtires.

6 . AVOIDexcessivetirespinningwhenyourvehicleisstuckinsnow,mud or sand and never exceed 35 mph indicated on speedometer . The centrifugalforcesgeneratedbyafreespinningtire/wheelassemblymaycause a sudden tire expansion resulting in vehicle damage and/or serious personalinjury.Useagentlebackwardandforwardrockingmotiontofreeyourvehicleforcontinueddriving.Neverstandnearorbehindatirespinning at high speed while attempting to push a vehicle that is stuck .

7 . CHECKyourtiresfrequentlyforscrapes,bulges,separations,cutsorsnags resulting from use . Impact can damage the inner portions of your tirewithoutbeingvisibleontheoutside.Ifyoususpectthatpossibleimpactdamagemayhaveoccurred,haveanauthorizedCTAdealerinspecttheinnersurfaceofyourtireimmediatelyinordertoavoidpossiblesuddenfailure.

8 . NEVER operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or the Maximumspeedsjustifiedbydrivingconditions.

9.MAKEeveryefforttoavoidrunningoverobjectsthatmaydamagethetirethroughimpactorcutting,suchaschuckholes,glass,metal,etc.

10 . NEVERdriveonsmoothtires.VehiclesunderthejurisdictionoftheBureauofMotorCarrierSafety(morethan10,000lbs.grossvehicleweight)mustbylawhaveatleast4/32ndsinchtreaddepthonfrontwheeltires.Onvehiclesof10,000lbs.orlessgrossvehicleweight,fronttiresmustbe

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replaced when worn to the treadwear indicators or 2/32nds inch . On any vehicle,tiresindriveand/ortrailerpositionsmustbereplacedwhenworntothe treadwear indicators or 2/32nds inc tread depth remaining .

11 . FOR MORE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION: Weencourageyoutoconsultourwebsitesforadditionalsafety and maintenance information at www.continental-truck.com or www .generaltiretruck .com.Foradditionalinformation,pleasealsocontacttheRubberManufacturerAssociationat1400KStreet,N.W.Washington,dC 20005 . (www .rma .org) .

THANK YOU Thank you for investing in truck tires from CTA . we sincerelyappreciateyourbusinessandthevoteofconfidenceyou’veplacedinourproducts.Withyourinvestmentinqualityproductscomesoneofthestrongestlimitedwarrantiesandadjustmentpoliciesinthetrucktireindustry.Yourcoverageincludes:

•12-monthor10%radialtirereplacement.

•Excellentradialcasingcoverage–upto84monthswithhighcompetitive values .

•Biastirenochargereplacementwithinfirst10%oftreadwear.

Quality Breeds Confidence

QualityisabasicbusinessstrategyatCTA.Itisourpolicytodesign,manufacture and service our products to assure the highest level of qualitypossible.

Becauseweemphasizequalityinourday-to-dayactivity,we’reconfidentthatyournewtireswilldeliveroutstandingperformance.Andwebackupourconfidenceinwritingwithoneofthemostcommittedlimitedwarrantiesandadjustmentpoliciesinthetrucktireindustry.

Weencourageyoutothoroughlyreviewyourcoverage.Whenyoudo,you’llmorefullyappreciatethesoundinvestmentyou’vemade.Onethatwillgrowinvaluemileafterprofitablemile.

FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION:

1 . First contact the nearest CTA dealer . Consult the Yellow Pages for locations .

2.Ifforanyreasonlocalserviceorinformationisnotavailable,callorwritethenearestCTARegionOfficeorServiceCenters.Seelocationsbelow.

Warranty Center – Mt. Vernon, IL12086 E . Illinois HwY 148Mt.Vernon,IL628621-800-726-7113

FOR ROADSIDE SERVICE1-877-TRUKFIX(1-877-878-5349)

US BUYLINE800-450-4028800-450-3187

CANADAContinentalTireCanada,Inc.

6110 Cantay Road Mississauga,ONL5R3W5

(905)568-1303FAX:(905)856-9808

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC1830 MacMillan Park driveFortMill,SC29707

www.continental-truck.comwww .generaltiretruck .com

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Table1

Size/designs

Continental Sizes HSLEcoPlus,HDLEcoPlus

AllContinental/GeneralSizes,except19.5andsmallerHTL,HSL,HDL,HSR,HSC,HDC,HDO,HSU,HTC,HDR,HSR-1,HTR,HTR-1,S580,S380A,S370,S371,S360,D660,D460,D450,ST250,ST250LP,MS520

AllContinental/GeneralSizes19.5andsmallerHSR,HSR-1,HDR,HTR,HTR-1,LSR,LMT400,LMT450,LMT460

AllContinental/GeneralSizes10.00R20-11R22.5275/80R22.5andLargerHMS45+,D445,RIBST

All other Continental/General designs9.00R20/10R22.5/265/75R22.5andSmaller

Original Tread(1st life)

warranty Period

7 years

6 years

6 years

5 years

5 years

Casing Value (not yet

retreaded)

$110

$90

$45

$80

$45

#Retreads

3*

3*

2*

2*

2*

Casing Value(once

retreaded)

7years*

6years*

4years*

4years*

4years*

CASING VALUES

(NotWornBeyond4/32nds”remaining)

1stRetread

$110

$80

$45

$80

$45

2ndRetread

$85

$60

$30

$45

$30

3rdRetread

$55

$30

None

None

None

†Subjecttochangewithoutnotice *WhichevercomesfirstFreeReplacementperiod:-First10%ofwearor12monthsfromproofofpurchase(whichevercomesfirst)**Percontractedagreement

FMCA Family Motor Coach Association

The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organizationforfamilieswhoownandenjoytherecreationaluseofmotorhomes.Withapproximately109,000activememberfamilies,FMCAistheworld’slargestmotorhomeownersgroup.

FMCA 8291CloughPike Cincinnati,Ohio45244 Phone:(513)474-3622 Fax:(800)543-3622Faxwww .fmca .com

RVIA Recreational Vehicle Industry Association

The national trade association representing more than 550 manufacturers andcomponentsuppliersproducingapproximately98percentofallRVsmanufactured in the United States .

RVIA1896PrestonWhiteDrive Reston,VA20191Phone:(703)620-6003Fax:(703)620-5071www .rvia .org

RVSEF Recreational Vehicle Safety Education Foundation

TheRVSafety&EducationFoundationisanonprofitorganizationdedicatedtotheimprovementofrecreationvehiclesafety,withafocusonconsumereducation.RVSEFisnotaconsumer,norindustry“advocate”program,butrathera“safetyadvocate”program.

RVSEF4575 Annette Ct . MerrittIsland,FL32953 Phone:(321)453-7673 Fax:(321)453-3853www .rvsafety .com

RMA RubberManufacturersAssociation

RMAisthenationaltradeassociationforthefinishedrubberproductsindustry in the US .

RMA1400KStreetNW,Suite900Washington,DC20005Phone:(202)682-4800www .rma .org

Contact information for RV associations

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Continental RV Tires

Tolearnmore,pleasecontactyournearestContinentalTireDealerorvisitwww.continental-truck.com

Continental Tire the Americas 1830 MacMillan Park drive FortMill,SC29707 Phone:704-583-3900

ContinentalTireCanada,Inc. 6110 Cantay Road Mississauga,ONL5R3W5 Phone:905-568-1303

Continental Tire de México S .A de C .V . Av . Santa Fe 170 Piso 7 Col . Lomas de Santa Fe Del.AlvaroObregónC.P.01210MéxicoD.F Phone:52+55-15-00-09-00

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