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Since 1914<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> ® <strong>Tyre</strong> & <strong>Rubber</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany<br />

Limited <strong>Warranty</strong><br />

Custom Built ®<br />

Radial Passenger<br />

Vehicle & SUV/Light Truck <strong>Tyre</strong>s<br />

Maintenance and Mileage <strong>Booklet</strong><br />

<strong>Tyre</strong> Care and Safety Information.<br />

Read thoroughly and retain for your<br />

records. Ask your Dealer/Service to fill<br />

out <strong>Tyre</strong> Mileage Certificate and Rotation<br />

Records inside this booklet to validate<br />

Mileage <strong>Warranty</strong>.<br />

Important: See back cover for detachable<br />

mail-in <strong>Tyre</strong> Registration Postcard.<br />

Effective January 1, 2012<br />

Are You In <strong>Vogue</strong>? www.voguetyre.com


Since 1914<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> ® <strong>Tyre</strong> & <strong>Rubber</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany<br />

Limited <strong>Warranty</strong><br />

Custom Built ®<br />

Radial Passenger<br />

Vehicle & SUV/Light Truck <strong>Tyre</strong>s


LIMITED WARRANTY – Your “Custom Built®” Radial<br />

Adjustment Policy<br />

You have just equipped your car with our finest achievement<br />

in radial tyre engineering… the <strong>Vogue</strong>® Custom Built® Radial<br />

<strong>Tyre</strong>. Thank you for selecting <strong>Vogue</strong>® <strong>Tyre</strong>s, America’s only<br />

Custom Built® <strong>Tyre</strong>.<br />

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOKLET<br />

This booklet serves two purposes. First it contains the mileage<br />

certificate, rotation record*, and limited warranty for your <strong>Vogue</strong><br />

Custom Built Radial <strong>Tyre</strong>s. In the event that you wish to return any<br />

of these tyres to your <strong>Vogue</strong> dealer because they may be covered by<br />

our Exclusive Limited <strong>Warranty</strong>, you must present this booklet to the<br />

dealer, properly filled out. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT<br />

YOU KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE, as you would any<br />

other important document. Secondly, this booklet is planned to help<br />

you care for the tyres you have just purchased by giving you a better<br />

understanding of tyre construction, and helping you to avoid the<br />

inadvertent abuses to which tyres are often subjected. We suggest<br />

you closely follow these guidelines WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO<br />

HELP ASSURE SATISFACTORY SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE<br />

FROM YOUR TYRES.<br />

*Federal tire registration card to be completed and returned by you<br />

(see back panel).<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> Exclusive Limited <strong>Warranty</strong> “A”<br />

You are eligible for the benefits set forth below if you are the original<br />

owner of any of the following <strong>Vogue</strong> tyres bearing our name and<br />

serial numbers (“<strong>Tyre</strong>s”) that have been used exclusively on the<br />

passenger car on which they were originally installed:<br />

Custom Built Radial White/Gold 235/55R17 99H<br />

235/50R18 101V<br />

245/40R20 99V<br />

P225/60R16 97S<br />

These benefits are available only for <strong>Tyre</strong>s that were purchased on<br />

or after January 1, 2012 and used by you in the 50 United States<br />

and Canada.<br />

1. Limited <strong>Warranty</strong>. <strong>Vogue</strong> warrants exclusively to you that<br />

the <strong>Tyre</strong>s will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.<br />

If any <strong>Tyre</strong> becomes unusable due to a breach of this limited<br />

warranty during the first 4/32” of the <strong>Tyre</strong>’s original tread life, as<br />

measured by the depth of tread remaining, <strong>Vogue</strong> will replace<br />

the <strong>Tyre</strong> with a comparable new <strong>Vogue</strong> tyre at no charge. Such<br />

replacement will also be made for any ride complaints or cosmetic<br />

defects caused by a breach of this limited warranty during the first<br />

2/32” of the <strong>Tyre</strong>’s original tread life. If any <strong>Tyre</strong> becomes unusable<br />

after the first 4/32” of the <strong>Tyre</strong>’s original tread life due to a breach<br />

of this limited warranty, <strong>Vogue</strong> will give you a credit against the<br />

purchase price of a comparable new <strong>Vogue</strong> tyre based on the<br />

percentage of the depth of the <strong>Tyre</strong>’s tread then remaining. You<br />

will be responsible for any related charges including installation<br />

or other labor, taxes, etc. <strong>Warranty</strong> claims are valid for 60 months<br />

starting from the date of manufacture stamped on the <strong>Tyre</strong>. This<br />

paragraph sets forth <strong>Vogue</strong>’s entire and exclusive obligations for<br />

any breach of this limited warranty. Such obligations will be<br />

subject to the conditions described under Causes Not <strong>Co</strong>vered,<br />

Requirements, Scope of Obligations, and Limits on Liability<br />

stated below.<br />

2. Credit for Mileage Expectancy. Every new <strong>Tyre</strong> is built to<br />

deliver an expected tread life (until worn to depth indicators<br />

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2/32”) of at least 80,000 miles for “S” speed rated passenger <strong>Tyre</strong>s<br />

and 40,000 miles for “H” or “V” speed rated passenger <strong>Tyre</strong>s. If a<br />

<strong>Tyre</strong> wears down to its original tread depth indicators (2/32”) evenly<br />

across the tread surface before delivering the expected miles, <strong>Vogue</strong><br />

will give you a credit against the purchase price of a comparable new<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> tyre based on the mileage not received (determined by the<br />

odometer reading).<br />

3. Road Hazard Assistance. If any <strong>Tyre</strong> is damaged beyond<br />

repair due to a road hazard, <strong>Vogue</strong> will give you a credit against<br />

the purchase price of a comparable <strong>Vogue</strong> tyre, based either on<br />

the applicable minimal mileage amount set forth in paragraph 2<br />

above not yet received or the percentage of the original tread depth<br />

remaining to the 2/32” indicators, whichever is more advantageous<br />

to you. A minimum charge of $25 (plus labor, taxes, etc.) will be<br />

made for all such <strong>Tyre</strong> replacements.<br />

4. Road Service Assistance. If any <strong>Tyre</strong> loses air for any reason<br />

to the extent that it cannot be driven to a nearby service station for<br />

repair, <strong>Vogue</strong> will, in addition to any remedies provided above:<br />

a. Pay for your road service, from the nearest service point, to<br />

replace the <strong>Tyre</strong> with a spare tire; or ($50.00 maximum)<br />

b. Pay for the cost to repair the flat <strong>Tyre</strong> ($10 maximum).<br />

Causes Not <strong>Co</strong>vered. <strong>Vogue</strong>’s obligations under paragraphs 1-2<br />

above do not cover or apply to unusability, defects or wear caused by<br />

the use of improper rim widths, improper inflation, misalignment,<br />

overloading, the mechanical condition of the vehicle, racing, chain<br />

damage, fire, theft, highway conditions, wreck, collision, willful<br />

abuse, repairable punctures, faulty installation other than by <strong>Vogue</strong><br />

personnel or other such conditions beyond <strong>Vogue</strong>’s control. Also<br />

not covered is ozone or weather cracking on the <strong>Tyre</strong>s more than<br />

5 years after the production date. <strong>Vogue</strong> recommends using a soft<br />

brush with a non-abrasive cleaner such as <strong>Vogue</strong> Whitewall Cleaner<br />

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for cleansing. The use of harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,<br />

chemicals containing bleach, wire brushes, steel wool or other<br />

such implements may damage the <strong>Tyre</strong> sidewall and will negate<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong>’s obligations under paragraphs 1 and 2. <strong>Vogue</strong> reserves the<br />

right to not deem worn for purposes of the above provisions tread<br />

which, in our opinion, has been prematurely worn due to abusive<br />

use and/or service conditions.<br />

Requirements: To have any <strong>Tyre</strong> replaced or receive a credit<br />

in accordance with the above provisions, you must present the<br />

affected <strong>Tyre</strong> and a signed, duly filled out <strong>Vogue</strong> claim form at<br />

a <strong>Vogue</strong> dealer or service store. You may identify such a dealer<br />

or store and obtain such form by contacting <strong>Vogue</strong> at its address<br />

or number set forth below. You will be required to pay for any<br />

services, labor and applicable sales or other taxes. Claims under<br />

paragraphs 1-4 above are only valid for and must be submitted<br />

within 60 months starting from the date of manufacture stamped<br />

on the <strong>Tyre</strong>.<br />

SCOPE OF OBLIGATIONS. THIS WARRANTY GIVES<br />

YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO<br />

HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO<br />

STATE. THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS CONSTITUTE<br />

THE EXCLUSIVE EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND CREDIT<br />

OBLIGATIONS OF VOGUE REGARDING THE TYRES<br />

SOLD TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE,<br />

NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE TYRES,<br />

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED<br />

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR<br />

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE APPLICABLE; TO THE<br />

EXTENT ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY, THEY<br />

SHALL BE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE DURATION OF THE<br />

LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. SOME STATES<br />

DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN


IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION<br />

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. NO EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF<br />

VOGUE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION,<br />

WARRANTY OR REPLACEMENT OR CREDIT AGREEMENT<br />

REGARDING THE TYRES ON BEHALF OF VOGUE EXCEPT TO<br />

THE EXTENT SPECIFICALLY STATED HEREIN. THE SALE OF<br />

TYRES TO YOU IS CONDITIONED ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE<br />

OF THE TERMS HEREIN. NONE OF SUCH TERMS MAY BE<br />

MODIFIED AND ANY DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS<br />

PROPOSED BY YOU RELATING TO THE TYRES WILL NOT<br />

APPLY, UNLESS CONSENTED TO IN WRITING BY VOGUE.<br />

LIMITS ON LIABILITY. VOGUE WILL HAVE NO WARRANTY,<br />

CONTRACT TORT OR OTHER LIABILITY OR OBLIGATIONS<br />

TO YOU WITH RESPECT TO ANY TYRE (A) IN EXCESS OF<br />

THE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE TYRE OR (B) FOR ANY<br />

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR<br />

SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING BUT<br />

NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF<br />

VEHICLES OR OTHER PROPERTY, INCONVENIENCE, DELAYS,<br />

LOST PROFITS OR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU<br />

WHETHER OR NOT VOGUE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH<br />

DAMAGES OR REASONABLY COULD HAVE FORESEEN THE<br />

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT<br />

ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL<br />

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE<br />

LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.<br />

<strong>Co</strong>ntact Information. For any further information or assistance,<br />

contact <strong>Vogue</strong> <strong>Tyre</strong> & <strong>Rubber</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany at:<br />

P.O. Box 593, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056<br />

Phone: (800)-323-1466 Fax: (847)-375-9367<br />

E-mail: patd@voguetyre.com<br />

keving@voguetyre.com<br />

gregh@voguetyre.com<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> Exclusive Limited <strong>Warranty</strong> “B”<br />

You are eligible for the benefits set forth below if you are the original<br />

owner of any of the following <strong>Vogue</strong> tyres bearing our name and<br />

serial numbers (“<strong>Tyre</strong>s”) that have been used exclusively on the<br />

passenger car, crossover vehicle, SUV or light truck on which they<br />

were originally installed:<br />

Custom Built Radial IX<br />

(other than the 4 sizes covered under <strong>Warranty</strong> “A”)<br />

Custom Built Radial VIII<br />

(other than the 4 sizes covered under <strong>Warranty</strong> “A”)<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> Custom Built SUV/LT<br />

Custom Built Radial Wide Trac Touring<br />

Custom Built Radial VII<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> Custom Built L/R<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> Signature V<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> Premium All-Season<br />

These benefits are available only for <strong>Tyre</strong>s that were purchased on<br />

or after January 1, 2012 and used by you in the 50 United States<br />

and Canada.<br />

1. Limited <strong>Warranty</strong>. <strong>Vogue</strong> warrants exclusively to you that the<br />

<strong>Tyre</strong>s will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. If<br />

any <strong>Tyre</strong> becomes unusable due to a breach of this limited warranty<br />

during the first 2/32” of the <strong>Tyre</strong>’s original tread life, as measured<br />

by the depth of tread remaining, <strong>Vogue</strong> will replace the <strong>Tyre</strong> with<br />

a comparable new <strong>Vogue</strong> tyre at no charge. Such replacement will<br />

also be made for any ride complaints or cosmetic defects caused<br />

by a breach of this limited warranty during the first 2/32” of the<br />

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<strong>Tyre</strong>’s original tread life. If any <strong>Tyre</strong> becomes unusable after the first<br />

2/32” of the <strong>Tyre</strong>’s original tread life due to a breach of this limited<br />

warranty, <strong>Vogue</strong> will give you a credit against the purchase price<br />

of a comparable new <strong>Vogue</strong> tyre based on the percentage of the<br />

depth of the <strong>Tyre</strong>’s tread then remaining. You will be responsible<br />

for any related charges including installation or other labor, taxes,<br />

etc. <strong>Warranty</strong> claims are valid for 60 months starting from the date<br />

of manufacture stamped on the <strong>Tyre</strong>. This paragraph sets forth<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong>’s entire and exclusive obligations for any breach of this limited<br />

warranty. Such obligations will be subject to the conditions described<br />

in the following paragraphs.<br />

2. Credit for Mileage Expectancy. Every new <strong>Tyre</strong> is built to deliver<br />

an expected tread life (until worn to depth indicators 2/32”) of at<br />

least 40,000 miles. If a <strong>Tyre</strong> wears down to its original tread depth<br />

indicators (2/32”) evenly across the tread surface before delivering<br />

the expected miles, <strong>Vogue</strong> will give you a credit against the purchase<br />

price of a comparable new <strong>Vogue</strong> tyre based on the mileage not<br />

received (determined by the odometer reading).<br />

Causes Not <strong>Co</strong>vered. <strong>Vogue</strong>’s obligations described under the<br />

limited warranty above do not cover or apply to unusability, defects<br />

or wear caused by the use of improper rim widths, improper<br />

inflation, misalignment, overloading, the mechanical condition of<br />

the vehicle, racing, chain damage, fire, theft, highway conditions,<br />

wreck, collision, willful abuse, repairable punctures, faulty<br />

installation other than by <strong>Vogue</strong> personnel or other such conditions<br />

beyond <strong>Vogue</strong>’s control. Also not covered is ozone or weather<br />

cracking on the <strong>Tyre</strong>s more than 5 years after the production date.<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> recommends using a soft brush with a non-abrasive cleaner<br />

such as <strong>Vogue</strong> Whitewall Cleaner for cleansing. The use of harsh or<br />

abrasive cleaning agents, chemicals containing bleach, wire brushes,<br />

steel wool or other such implements may damage the <strong>Tyre</strong> sidewall<br />

and will negate <strong>Vogue</strong>’s obligations under the limited warranty<br />

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above. <strong>Vogue</strong> reserves the right to not deem worn for purposes<br />

of the above provisions tread which, in our opinion, has been<br />

prematurely worn due to abusive use and/or service conditions.<br />

Requirements: To have any <strong>Tyre</strong> replaced or receive a credit<br />

in accordance with the above provisions, you must present the<br />

affected <strong>Tyre</strong> and a signed, duly filled out <strong>Vogue</strong> claim form at<br />

a <strong>Vogue</strong> dealer or service store. You may identify such a dealer<br />

or store and obtain such form by contacting <strong>Vogue</strong> at its address<br />

or number set forth below. You will be required to pay for any<br />

services, labor and applicable sales or other taxes. <strong>Warranty</strong> claims<br />

are only valid for and must be so submitted within 60 months<br />

starting from the date of manufacture stamped on the <strong>Tyre</strong>.<br />

SCOPE OF OBLIGATIONS. THIS WARRANTY GIVES<br />

YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO<br />

HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO<br />

STATE. THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS CONSTITUTE<br />

THE EXCLUSIVE EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND CREDIT<br />

OBLIGATIONS OF VOGUE REGARDING THE TYRES<br />

SOLD TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE,<br />

NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE TYRES,<br />

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED<br />

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR<br />

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE APPLICABLE; TO THE<br />

EXTENT ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY,<br />

THEY SHALL BE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE DURATION<br />

OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE.<br />

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW<br />

LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE<br />

LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. NO EMPLOYEE<br />

OR AGENT OF VOGUE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY<br />

REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR REPLACEMENT OR<br />

CREDIT AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TYRES ON BEHALF


OF VOGUE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SPECIFICALLY STATED<br />

HEREIN. THE SALE OF TYRES TO YOU IS CONDITIONED<br />

ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS HEREIN. NONE<br />

OF SUCH TERMS MAY BE MODIFIED AND ANY DIFFERENT<br />

OR ADDITIONAL TERMS PROPOSED BY YOU RELATING TO<br />

THE TYRES WILL NOT APPLY, UNLESS CONSENTED TO IN<br />

WRITING BY VOGUE.<br />

LIMITS ON LIABILITY. VOGUE WILL HAVE NO WARRANTY,<br />

CONTRACT TORT OR OTHER LIABILITY OR OBLIGATIONS<br />

TO YOU WITH RESPECT TO ANY TYRE (A) IN EXCESS OF<br />

THE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE TYRE OR (B) FOR ANY<br />

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR<br />

SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING BUT<br />

NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF<br />

VEHICLES OR OTHER PROPERTY, INCONVENIENCE, DELAYS,<br />

LOST PROFITS OR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU,<br />

WHETHER OR NOT VOGUE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH<br />

DAMAGES OR REASONABLY COULD HAVE FORESEEN THE<br />

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT<br />

ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL<br />

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO PORTIONS OF THE<br />

ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY<br />

TO YOU.<br />

www.voguetyre.com<br />

CONTACT INFORMATION<br />

For any further information or assistance, contact<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> <strong>Tyre</strong> & <strong>Rubber</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany at:<br />

P.O. Box 593, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056<br />

Phone: (800)-323-1466<br />

Fax: (847)-375-9367<br />

E-mail: patd@voguetyre.com<br />

keving@voguetyre.com<br />

gregh@voguetyre.com<br />

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THE VOGUE TYRE & RUBBER COMPANY LIMITED WARRANTY<br />

Purchaser’s Name<br />

Dealer’s Name<br />

Invoice No. Date No. of <strong>Tyre</strong>s Size<br />

Make of Car License No. Mileage<br />

FOR YOUR RECORDS—DO NOT MAIL<br />

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Since 1914<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> ® <strong>Tyre</strong> & <strong>Rubber</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany<br />

<strong>Tyre</strong> Care & Maintenance<br />

Custom Built ®<br />

Radial Passenger<br />

Vehicle & SUV/Light Truck <strong>Tyre</strong>s


TYRE CARE<br />

The easiest way to help ensure top mileage and performance<br />

from your <strong>Vogue</strong>® Custom Built® Radials is to give them a simple,<br />

periodic inspection for proper inflation, tread wear, and the<br />

presence of any damage.<br />

INFLATION<br />

PROPER INFLATION: Inflation pressure should be checked<br />

as often as possible. Because radial tyres bulge at the sidewalls<br />

naturally, a visual inspection is not sufficient. The tyres must<br />

be checked with an accurate tyre inflation gauge. ALWAYS<br />

CHECK THE INFLATION PRESSURE WHEN THE TYRES<br />

ARE COLD. Driving even a mile builds up heat in the tyre and<br />

increases the pressure reading.<br />

Never bleed air from a tyre that has been running.<br />

The pressure reading will be inaccurate, and you will most probably<br />

end up with an under inflated tyre. BUT NEVER INFLATE ABOVE<br />

THE MAXIMUM LISTED ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TYRE.<br />

Also, never exceed the luggage and passenger capacity limit for your<br />

automobile.<br />

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UNDERINFLATION: Although not always apparent because of<br />

natural radial sidewall bulge, underinflation can lead to serious<br />

tyre damage. Underinflation allows the tyre sidewalls to flex much<br />

more than normal, causing a great build-up of heat, the primary<br />

destroyer of tyres. Enough heat build-up combined with excess<br />

flexing, can cause deterioration of rubber compounds, separation<br />

and decreased resistance to road hazards. Even slight under<br />

inflation causes unsafe steering and increased uneven wear to the<br />

outside tread ribs as the tread bows inward under load. Gasoline<br />

mileage suffers also because of the increased rolling resistance of<br />

an underinflated tyre.<br />

NOTE: Refer to car owners manual for recommended tyre<br />

inflation to maintain.


CAUSES OF ABNORMAL TREAD WEAR<br />

IMPROPER INFLATION & MECHANICAL CONDITION OF VEHICLES<br />

EXAMPLES OF MISALIGNMENT AND WORN PARTS<br />

MECHANICAL CONDITION OF VEHICLE: When tyre wear or<br />

damage conditions result from a mechanical irregularity of the vehicle,<br />

such irregularity should be corrected. This is especially important with<br />

radial tyres where, because of their longer tread life, vehicle mechanical<br />

problems significantly reduce the tyre tread wear potential.<br />

ALIGNMENT: Alignment is a mechanical adjustment to the suspension,<br />

steering, and other related parts. On front wheel drive vehicles both the<br />

front and rear of the vehicle may require periodic alignment. The alignment<br />

on your car should be checked at each tyre rotation. In addition, you should<br />

visually check your tyres between rotations for any unusual or uneven wear<br />

of the tread.<br />

CARELESS DRIVING PRACTICES: Fast cornering, “Jack rabbit” starts,<br />

sudden stops, excessive braking, riding edge of pavement, and high speeds<br />

all tend to wear away tread rubber rapidly.<br />

ROAD SURFACES: Road surfaces affect tyre wear. A rough surfaced road<br />

will cause a tyre to wear more rapidly than a road with a very smooth surface.<br />

SQUEALING TYRES ARE A WARNING: When tyres squeal, they’re sliding<br />

or slipping. Some factors which induce the tyre squeal: underinflation, speed,<br />

road surface, topography, temperature, and driving too fast on curves and<br />

around corners. The latter practice also causes abnormal wear in the shoulder<br />

area of the tyre.<br />

OVERINFLATION<br />

Overinflation reduces the cushion effect that pneumatic tyres enjoy. This<br />

causes the tyre to ride hard, resulting in less resistance to impact, damage to<br />

the cords and reduced protection to front end components involving steering<br />

and wheel alignment. Overinflation also bulges the center of the tread<br />

outward, causing excessive wear to the middle of the tread.<br />

INFLATION: It is normal that a tyre and wheel assembly lose a small amount<br />

of air pressure over a period of time. This loss is normally not great enough to<br />

be visually noticeable. However, a loss of as little as 10% of the recommended<br />

inflation pressure can cause uneven tread wear and a change in the handling<br />

characteristics of the vehicle. Inflation checks should be made periodically.<br />

Unusual or hard driving conditions would be a reason to check inflation<br />

pressure more frequently.<br />

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TREADWEAR INSPECTION<br />

Periodic inspection of tread wear patterns lets you head off tyre<br />

trouble before it gets too serious, and in addition can also tell you<br />

about the mechanical condition of your car. Even wear lets you<br />

know your tyres are balanced properly, and that your alignment and<br />

steering are correctly adjusted. Wear bars, which indicate the end<br />

of the safe and useful life of the tread pattern, are manufactured into<br />

the tyre to appear when 2/32” of tread is left. At this point it is time<br />

to replace the tyre. In several states, in fact, driving with wear bars<br />

showing level with the tread can make you subject to citation and<br />

fine. Watch for uneven wear patterns such as more tread gone on<br />

one side than the other, irregular ”cupping” and scuffing of the tread<br />

to one side. These indicate problems with tyre balance or shock<br />

absorbers, front end or steering mechanism misalignment, or driving<br />

habits that could prove dangerous to your tyres and yourself as well.<br />

IMMEDIATELY HAVE YOUR TYRES, SHOCK ABSORBERS,<br />

AND FRONT END CHECKED IF YOU SUSPECT UNEVEN<br />

TREAD WEAR.<br />

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ROTATION OR REMOVAL (SEE FIG. 1)<br />

<strong>Tyre</strong>s should be rotated in an “X” pattern at least every 5,000 miles<br />

of actual mileage. Front wheel drive vehicles carry a much heavier<br />

load on the front tyres than on the rear tyres. They also do the<br />

bulk of the work – steering, braking, accelerating. Under normal<br />

conditions the front tyres on these vehicles will wear out at a faster<br />

rate than the rear tyres. The owner of a front wheel drive vehicle<br />

should be particularly alert to the importance of frequent rotations<br />

at low mileage intervals.<br />

Fig. 1


WHEN TO REPLACE TYRES (SEE FIG. 2)<br />

When removing radial tyres for any reason, several precautions<br />

should be taken. <strong>Tyre</strong> position should be marked so that proper<br />

rotation can be maintained. The tyres should be kept away<br />

from direct sunlight, electrical motors and appliances which<br />

generate ozone which is harmful to the tyres. Always check<br />

pressure with an inflation gauge after remounting and inflate to<br />

recommended pressure. <strong>Tyre</strong>s should be replaced if any of the<br />

following conditions exist: when wear bars are showing (2/32”<br />

of tread left); if wear has been severely uneven; when punctures<br />

not permanently repairable have been discovered; when cracks,<br />

cuts or snags deep enough to expose body cords are discovered<br />

on the sidewalls; or if a visual inspection reveals any bumps,<br />

bulges, knots, or separations of plies. A periodic inspection and<br />

an immediate professional check if suspension signs are found<br />

are your best assurances of getting the utmost life, service and<br />

economy from your <strong>Vogue</strong>® Custom Built® Radial <strong>Tyre</strong>s.<br />

WEAR BARS (TREAD WEAR INDICATORS)<br />

Fig. 2<br />

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VOGUE® TYRE ROTATION RECORD REV. 12/93<br />

14<br />

Up To<br />

5,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

40,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

10,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

45,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

NOTE: <strong>Tyre</strong> and odometer information must be filled in.<br />

Up To<br />

15,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

50,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

20,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

25,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

55,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

30,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

60,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

35,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)<br />

Up To<br />

65,000 Miles<br />

TYRES SWITCHED–<br />

FRONT TO REAR<br />

Date<br />

Odometer Reading<br />

Switched By<br />

(Dealership or Garage)<br />

Signature<br />

(Person Performing Work)


VOGUE® MILEAGE CERTIFICATE<br />

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B<br />

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NAME P<br />

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NAME DEALER SIGNATURE<br />

STREET STREET IMPORTANT: This certificate<br />

CITY STATE ZIP CODE CITY STATE ZIP CODE<br />

properly filled out, is requested<br />

for <strong>Warranty</strong> consideration.<br />

RETAIN<br />

TIRE SIZE TYPE AVG. YEARLY MILEAGE MAKE OF VEHICLE MODEL OF VEHICLE YEAR OF VEHICLE<br />

1 SERIAL NUMBER<br />

2 SERIAL NUMBER<br />

3 SERIAL NUMBER<br />

4 SERIAL NUMBER<br />

5 SERIAL NUMBER<br />

INSTALLATION DATE<br />

ODOMETER READING<br />

ON<br />

OFF<br />

INSTALLATION DATE<br />

ODOMETER READING<br />

ON<br />

OFF<br />

INSTALLATION DATE<br />

ODOMETER READING<br />

ON<br />

OFF<br />

INSTALLATION DATE<br />

ODOMETER READING<br />

INSTALLATION DATE<br />

ODOMETER READING<br />

NOTE: <strong>Tyre</strong> and odometer information must be filled in by participating <strong>Vogue</strong>® dealer. Send in completed postcard on back cover to register this purchase.<br />

See important information in the Care and Maintenance section of this certificate.<br />

ON<br />

OFF<br />

ON<br />

OFF<br />

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TYRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE/IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION<br />

SAFETY WARNING: Serious injury may result from tyre<br />

underinflation/overloading.<br />

DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION PRESSURE IN YOUR<br />

TYRES. Proper inflation pressure is necessary for optimum tyre<br />

performance, safety and best fuel economy. To maintain proper<br />

inflation pressure, frequently check tyres (when they are cool) with an<br />

accurate tyre pressure gauge.* For example, it is difficult to tell just by<br />

looking at radial tyres whether they are underinflated.<br />

Always maintain inflation pressure at the level recommended by the<br />

manufacturer. Underinflation is the most common cause of failures<br />

in any kind of tyre and may result in unexpected loss of vehicle control<br />

and accident. Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with<br />

radial tyres, it may be difficult to notice when a tyre has gone flat or<br />

near flat since the “feel” may not change significantly.<br />

*Evidence of air loss or repeat underinflation requires tyre removal and<br />

expert inspection.<br />

DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE. Check your vehicle<br />

owner’s manual to determine the load limits. Overloading your<br />

vehicle places extra stress on your tyres and other critical vehicle<br />

components. Overloading can cause tyre failure. Overloading a<br />

vehicle can also cause poor handling and increase fuel consumption.<br />

DON’T SPIN YOUR TYRES EXCESSIVELY. Avoid excessive<br />

tyre spinning when your vehicle is stuck in snow, ice, mud,<br />

or sand. Never exceed 35 mph indicated on the speedometer.<br />

SAFETY WARNING: The centrifugal forces generated by a free<br />

spinning tyre / wheel assembly may cause sudden tyre explosion<br />

resulting in vehicle damage and / or serious personal injury to you and<br />

a bystander. Use a gentle backward and forward rocking motion to<br />

free your vehicle for continued driving. Never stand near or behind a<br />

tyre spinning at high speed, as for example, while attempting to push a<br />

16<br />

vehicle that is stuck or when an on-the-car spin balance machine is<br />

in use.<br />

DO CHECK YOUR TYRES FOR WEAR. Always remove tyres<br />

from service when they reach (1/16”) remaining tread depth.<br />

All new tyres have treadwear indicators which appear as smooth<br />

bands in the tread grooves when they wear to the (1/16”) level.<br />

Many wet weather accidents result from skidding on bald or<br />

nearly bald tyres. Excessively worn tyres are more susceptible to<br />

penetrations.<br />

DO CHECK YOUR TYRES FOR DAMAGE. Frequent inspection<br />

of your tyres for signs of damage and their general condition is<br />

important for safety. If you have any questions, have your tyre<br />

dealer inspect them. Impacts, penetrations or air loss always<br />

require tyre removal and expert inspection.<br />

DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TYRES.<br />

SAFETY WARNING: Serious injury may result from explosion of<br />

tyre/rim assembly due to improper mounting procedures. There are<br />

a number of serious injuries encountered each year as a result of<br />

tyre mounting accidents.<br />

DON’T MIX TYRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND TYPES ON<br />

THE SAME AXLE. If radial and non-radials must be fitted to<br />

same vehicle, fit radials on rear axle. If tyres of different profiles<br />

must be fitted, fit widest tyres on rear axle. Always consult vehicle<br />

manufacturer and check vehicle/tyre clearance.<br />

DO REGISTER YOUR TYRES. Ask the tyre dealer to assist you<br />

in filling out the <strong>Vogue</strong> pre-addressed, mail-in tyre registration<br />

certificate. Affix postage and send in so that we can contact you if<br />

it becomes necessary for recall or safety advisory.<br />

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE THE “CONSUMER<br />

TYRE GUIDE” PUBLISHED BY THE TIRE INDUSTRY<br />

SAFETY COUNCIL, BOX 1801, WASHINGTON, DC 20013.


NOTES<br />

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NOTES<br />

18


q<br />

Date of purchase____/____/_______<br />

q<br />

I would like to be on your mailing list<br />

CUSTOMER’S E-MAIL ADDRESS<br />

q<br />

I would like to receive a Survey Form<br />

CITY STATE ZIP CODE<br />

q<br />

Purchased with <strong>Vogue</strong> Custom Alloy<br />

Wheels<br />

q<br />

Custom Built SUV/LT Truck/Gold<br />

NAME OF DEALER WHICH SOLD TYRES<br />

q<br />

Custom Built SUV/LT Truck-Blackwall<br />

CITY STATE ZIP CODE<br />

q<br />

Custom Built Radial IX<br />

q<br />

Custom Built Radial VIII<br />

CUSTOMER’S ADDRESS<br />

q<br />

Wide Trac Touring II “S” Rated<br />

CUSTOMER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT)<br />

q<br />

Wide Trac Touring II “H” Rated<br />

q<br />

Custom Built Radial VII<br />

Customer Satisfaction Survey<br />

<strong>Tyre</strong> Style Purchased<br />

Form 25-85 (Rev. 12/99)<br />

DEALER CUSTOMER NUMBER<br />

CITY STATE ZIP CODE<br />

DEALER’S ADDRESS<br />

NAME OF DEALER WHICH SOLD TYRES<br />

CITY STATE ZIP CODE<br />

CUSTOMER’S ADDRESS<br />

QTY. 2<br />

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />

CUSTOMER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT)<br />

TYRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS<br />

In case of a recall, we can reach you only if we have your name and<br />

address. You MUST send in this card to be on our recall list.<br />

Do it today.<br />

SHADED AREAS MUST<br />

BE FILLED IN BY<br />

SELLER<br />

IMPORTANT<br />

APPROVED THROUGH 1-31-90, OMB NO. 2127-0050


Affix a<br />

postcard<br />

stamp<br />

TYRE REGISTRATION CENTER<br />

P.O. BOX 1440<br />

AKRON, OHIO 44309-1440<br />

Affix a<br />

postcard<br />

stamp<br />

<strong>Vogue</strong> <strong>Tyre</strong> & <strong>Rubber</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany<br />

Customer Satisfaction Survey<br />

1101 Feehanville Drive<br />

Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-6008

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