225-60R17 99H All Terrain Light Truck Tire

Product Information

Specifications

• Tire Speed Symbols: Q, S, T, U, H, V, W, Y,
  (Y), or (ZR)

• Maximum Speed (KMH): 160-300

• Maximum Speed (MPH): 99-300

Product Usage Instructions

Date of Tire Manufacture

The DOT symbol indicates conformity to US Department of
Transportation standards. The serial code includes details like
manufacturer plant code, tire size code, production week, and
year.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Information on the sidewall includes aspect ratio, tire width,
radial indication, rim diameter, load index, speed symbol, and
more.

Max Load and Inflation

Find the maximum load and inflation pressure marked on the tire
sidewall in both English and metric units.

Ply Composition and Materials

The number of plies and cord materials in the sidewall and tread
areas are indicated on at least one sidewall.

Radial Marking

A radial ply tire is marked with the word “radial” on at least
one sidewall. The presence of “R” in the tire size marking also
denotes a radial ply tire.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG)

The UTQG system provides information on tread wear, traction,
and temperature characteristics to help with tire selection.

FAQ

What are Tire Speed Symbols?

Tire speed symbols like Q, S, T, etc., indicate the maximum
speed a tire can handle when properly inflated and loaded.

How can I find the Date of Tire Manufacture?

The DOT symbol on the tire sidewall includes a serial code that
reveals details like the week and year of production.

What is the UTQG System?

The Uniform Tire Quality Grading System provides information on
tread wear, traction, and temperature characteristics to assist in
making informed tire purchasing decisions.

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3. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
At least monthly, the vehicle owner(s) should check the tires’ air pressure with a gauge and infate to the recommended cold air pressure level listed on the driver’s door placard. Do not rely on car servicers to perform the checks. The tires should be rotated at least every 8,000km (5,000 miles) or earlier if uneven wear is occurring, and proof of maintenance records should be kept. The owner(s) should have the tires rebalanced if vibration is experienced, and the vehicle’s alignment should be checked if uneven or rapid wear is occurring, or when suggested by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
All warranty claims must be presented to an authorized Falken dealer or participating car dealership. The owner(s) must present any supporting maintenance records and documentation necessary to help determine if the tire(s) in question are deemed covered by the limited warranty or not.
4. LEGAL RIGHTS
All implied warranties, including warranties o merchantability and tness or a particular purpose shall be limited in duration to the above period. To the extent permitted by law, Falken Tire Corporation shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of the tire or the vehicle on which it is used, inconvenience, or commercial loss, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary rom state to state. This is the only express warranty applicable to Falken brand tires and supersedes the terms of any previous warranty. Falken neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to make or assume for it any other warranty.
C) Understanding Your Tires
TIRE SPEED SYMBOLS
Tires that are speed-rated are identied by the ollowing letter symbols: Q, S, T, U, H, V, W, Y, (Y), or (ZR). The Speed Rating’s Symbol can be found as a part o the tire size designation (ex: 215/65HR16) or ater the load index immediately ollowing the tire size designation (ex: 215/65R16 97H). The Speed Rating’s Symbol indicates the maximum speed that a tire can handle when properly infated and loaded.

Speed Symbol Q S T U H V W Y (Y)
ZR**

Maximum Speed(KMH) 160 180 190 200 210 240 270 300
Above 300 Above 240

Maximum Speed(MPH) 99 112 118 124 130 149 168 186
Above 186 Above 149

NOTE: ** For tires with speed symbols W and Y, ZR may or may not also appear within the size designation. For tires with a maximum speed above 186 MPH a ZR must appear in the size designation.

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DATE OF TIRE MANUFACTURE
The date that a tire was manufactured can be determined by examining the last 4 digits o the 12 digit DOT serial code, which is ound on at least one sidewall o a tire. For tires that were produced ater the year 2000, the last 4 digits of the serial code will identify the week and the year that the tire was manuactured. I the last 4 digits in the DOT serial code were to read “0517” it would mean that the tire was manuactured the 5th week o 2017. I you are uncertain, check with a qualied tire service proessional to be sure.

DOT Symbol and DOT Serial Code
The “DOT” symbol claims that the tire conorms to all applicable US Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards for tires. The identication/serial number ollows the “DOT” symbol. Here is an example o a DOT serial code:
DOT R8 20 4M4R 05 17 I I I I II
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
A) DOT Symbol B) Manufacturer Plant Code C) Tire Size Code D) Tire Manufacturer’s Code E) Week o Production (01-52) F) Year of Production (the last two digits of the year)

TIRE SIDEWALL LABELING

Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
Nominal width of tire in millimeters

Radial

Rim diameter

code

Load index and

speed symbol

Severe snow conditions

Passenger car tire

U.S. DOT tire identication number

Max. permissable infation pressure

Max. load rating

Tire ply composition and materials used

Treadwear, traction and temperature grades

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MAX LOAD AND INFLATION
The maximum load and infation pressure is marked on the tire sidewall in English and metric units.
PLY COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS The number of plies and their generic composition of cord materials in the sidewall and tread areas can be found on at least one sidewall of a tire.
RADIAL MARKING
A radial ply tire will have the word “radial” marked on at least one sidewall. An “R” ound in the tire size marking also reers to the tire being a radial ply tire.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING SYSTEM (UTQG) The Uniorm Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQG) were created to help you make an informed decision when purchasing passenger car tires by providing relative information about a tire’s tread wear, traction, and temperature characteristics. Here is a breakdown of the different categories that the UTQG grades:
TREAD WEAR
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specied government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a hal (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signicantly rom the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specic government test suraces o asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. WARNING: The traction grades assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions or on a specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce in tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than minimum required by law. WARNING: The temperature grade for each tire is established for a tire that is properly infated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-infation, or excessive loading either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

D) Notes

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E) Tire Maintenance Record
Front kPa (PSI) Rear kPa (PSI)
Mileage Date Retailer

Inspection Rotation Balance Alignment

F) Tire Manufacturer Contact Information

Country Canada
Mexico
United States

Company

Address

Sumitomo Rubber North America, Inc.

8656 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, USA

TBC de Mexico, S.A. d C.V.
Sumitomo Rubber North America, Inc.

Eje 114 No.150 Zona Industrial San Luis Potosi, S.L.P. C.P. 78395,
MEXICO
8656 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, USA

Telephone Number
+1 800 723 2553
+1 800 288 5526
+1 800 723 2553

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY AND TIRE CARE GUIDE
MADE BY SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES

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Congratulations!
Your new vehicle is tted with high perormance and high quality Falken tires.
In order to guarantee that you receive the best performance and quality from your new Falken tires, we recommend that you read and follow all of the maintenance and safety tips provided in this document. We also suggest that you have your Falken tires periodically inspected and maintained by a qualied tire service proessional.
Contents
A) Tire Care and Recommendations……………………….. 2 Proper Infation and Fuel Economy ……………………….. 2 Tire Infation Pressure …………………………………………. 2 Checking your Tire’s Air Pressure …………………………. 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)………………. 3 Rotation and Wear………………………………………………. 3 Tire Replacement ……………………………………………….. 3 Tire Repairs ……………………………………………………….. 4 Tire Mix Usage …………………………………………………… 4 Tire Speed Ratings……………………………………………… 4 High Performance, Low Aspect Ratio Tires …………….. 4 Winter Tires ……………………………………………………….. 5 Storing Your Tires ……………………………………………….. 5 Speed Limits………………………………………………………. 5 Tire Spinning ……………………………………………………… 5
B) Limited Warranty ………………………………………………. 5 What is Covered and for How Long……………………….. 6 What is Not Covered by the Warranty ……………………. 6 Possible Non Covered Reasons/Conditions……………. 6 Owner’s Obligation ……………………………………………… 7 Legal Rights……………………………………………………….. 7
C) Understanding Your Tires ………………………………….. 7 Tire Speed Symbols ……………………………………………. 7 Date of Manufacture ……………………………………………. 8 DOT Symbol and DOT Serial Code……………………….. 8 Tire Sidewall Labeling …………………………………………. 8 Max. Load and Infation ……………………………………….. 9 Ply. Composition and Materials …………………………….. 9 Radial Marking……………………………………………………. 9 Uniorm Tire Quality Grading System …………………….. 9
D) Notes………………………………………………………………. 10 E) Tire Maintenance Records ……………………………….. 10 F) Tire Manufacturer Contact Information……………… 10

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A) Tire Care and Recommendations
PROPER INFLATION and FUEL ECONOMY Ensure maximum performance and a long life from your tires by checking the air pressures at least once a month and set them to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure(s) listed on the vehicle’s tire placard or in your owner’s manual. Always check and adjust your air pressure when your tires are cold, preerably rst thing in the morning before driving. Never release air pressure from tires when they are hot. Wait until the tires cool down and recheck, adding air or releasing as required. Falken endorses the use of nitrogen in your tires because it helps your tires maintain optimal pressure for longer periods of time and reduces the amount of moisture inside of the tire and wheel assembly.
*Some plus size applications may require different air pressure(s) than what is listed on your vehicle’s placard or owner’s manual. In this case, please consult your tire dealer or Falken Tire for proper infation pressure(s).
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE Tires need to be properly infated to eectively operate and perorm as intended. Tires carry the weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo as well as bear the forces of braking, accelerating, and turning. The vehicle manuacturer sets the infation pressures or the original equipment tires that are on your vehicle.
Driving with improperly infated tires is dangerous. An under infated tire will generate excessive heat build-up that will cause damage to the internal structure and inner liner of the tire. Besides tire damage, improper tire infation pressures can also aect your vehicle’s ride and handling, tire tread wear, and fuel economy. It is recommended to always keep all of your tires, including the spare, at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended infation pressures and be sure to check the air pressure monthly and before going on long road trips or carrying extra weight in your vehicle.
Your vehicle’s tire placard and/or owner’s manual will list the cold infation pressure(s) for your vehicle’s original equipment tires, including the spare. The placard can be found on the driver’s side door or door jamb area. If you have questions about understanding your vehicle’s tire placard, please reer to your owner’s manual or ask a qualied tire service proessional.
Example of what your tire placard looks like:

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1. Remove the valve stem cap. 2) Place the end o the tire gauge rmly against the tire’s valve stem. 3) Read the current pressure displayed on the gauge that is currently in the
   tire. 4) Increase pressure at this time (if needed) and recheck with your tire
   gauge. 5) Replace the valve stem cap. 6) Repeat until all o your tires have been checked and adjusted accordingly.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is a safety system found in most vehicles manuactured ater 2005. There are pressure sensing transmitters mounted inside of each tire that sends readings to the central computer (ECU) in your vehicle. The TPMS system will alert you when one or more o your tires are underinfated by 25% or more by turning on a warning light on your vehicle’s dashboard or heads up display (HUD) screen. This means that one or more of your tires may have a low-pressure condition. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual.

ROTATION and WEAR
Falken recommends rotating your tires at least every 8,000km (5,000 miles) and periodically inspecting your tires to make sure they are free of road hazards (such as nails, screws, large wood splinters, etc.) that might penetrate your tires causing them to lose air pressure and to ensure they are wearing evenly. Common irregular wear patterns are: misalignment wear, where the tire shows excessive outer or inner tread wear. Tire sidewalls should also be inspected for cuts, snags, bruises, and weather cracking. If any of these noted conditions are present during inspection, we recommend returning to your servicing tire dealer to be corrected to ensure long tire life. Never include a temporary spare tire in your rotation pattern

Rotation patterns bases on what type of drive your vehicle is:

Front

Front

CHECKING YOUR TIRE’S AIR PRESSURE
Checking your air pressure at least once a month is vital to help your tires perform properly and help you get the best gas mileage possible. Tires can lose up to 7 kPa (1 PSI) per month under normal conditions and lose up to 7 kPa (1 PSI) per every 9°C (16°F) drop in temperature. Here are some simple steps on how to check the air pressures in your tires:

Front Wheel Drive Vehicles

Rear & 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles

TIRE REPLACEMENT
Falken recommends replacing your tires when the tread wears down to the wear bars at 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch), which are located across the tread in several locations around the tire. If only two tires are being replaced, the two new tires should always be installed on the rear of the vehicle to aid in preventing your vehicle from hydroplaning, even if your car is front wheel drive. It’s always recommended to have your new tires balanced during installation, and alignment checked if the previous tires show and irregular wear. Tires that have been in use or 6 (six) years or more should continue to be inspected by a qualied tire specialist, at least annually. It is recommended that any tires 10 (ten) years old or older rom the date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new tires as a precaution even if such tires appear serviceable and even if they have not reached the legal worn out limit at 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch).

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TIRE REPAIRS
In the event that you get a fat tire while driving, it is best to nd a nearby, safe place to stop and install your spare tire or call a tow truck. The less distance that you drive on your low or fat tire, the better chances your tire has o being repairable. Once you are able to get to your local servicing tire dealer, have them dismount the tire from the rim and thoroughly inspect the inside of the tire. It is important to know the difference between a proper tire repair and an improper one because it can be critical to you and your vehicle’s safety. An improper repair could pose a safety threat to you and your family and could also affect your tire’s manufacturer warranty. Here are some tips in determining if your damaged tire can be properly repaired or not:
-Always have the tire removed from the wheel and inspected before any repair is performed.
-Tires with less than 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch) o tread should NOT be repaired.
-Never repair a tire with a puncture larger than 6mm (1/4 o an inch). -Repairs should be limited to the tread area only. -Repairs cannot overlap one another. -A plug and patch or plug/patch combo should be used to eectively repair
a tire puncture. -If anything seems questionable at any time during the repair process, ask
your service advisor or more details and/or call the tire manuacturer to make sure the tire’s warranty isn’t being voided.
TIRE MIX USAGE
SAFETY WARNING
Never mix tires of different size or construction and/or type on any axle. (Except for temporary use as a spare tire.) Always refer to the vehicle’s owner manual or proper tire tments.
TIRE SPEED RATINGS
Falken recommends replacing your tire(s) with the same speed rating as the original tires equipped on your vehicle. It is okay to use a lower speed rated tire when using winter tires. However, speeds should be reduced to match the tires new “maximum” speed capability. Any tire that is repaired, damaged, abused, altered from its original state or retreaded voids the speed rating on that particular tire and should be considered a non-speed rated tire.
SAFETY WARNING
Falken does not recommend the use of mixing different speed ratings on a vehicle. This can cause poor handling and unpredictable steering.
HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT RATIO TIRES
Various new vehicles come equipped with high perormance and/ or low aspect ratio tires from the factory. These tires generally provide increased vehicle handling characteristics, but may also have engineering performance trade-offs related with their designs. Low aspect ratio tires have reduced sidewall heights and may be more vulnerable to damage from road hazards, potholes, and other objects, like curbs. Your vehicle’s wheels are susceptible to these same dangers as well. Some vehicles may be originally equipped with high performance tires that are designed for warmer weather use reducing traction in colder, winter weather conditions. High performance tires also pose the possibility of wearing more quickly, giving a stiffer ride, and producing louder noise than standard all-season tires during operation. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual, tire inormation placard, or qualied tire service proessional or more information about these kinds of tires.

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WINTER TIRES
Falken recommends all four tires be replaced when replacing your original equipment tires and installing winter tires for the winter months.
SAFETY WARNING
Never use just two winter tires. It could lead to adverse handling, loss of control, which could cause serious injury or death.
STORING YOUR TIRES
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be sure to thoroughly clean your tires with a tire brush, soap, and water to remove any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the tires. If you are storing your tires still mounted on the wheels, use a wheel brush and approved wheel cleaner to clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels and tires with a towel and allow them to ully dry. DO NOT apply any tire dressings while storing your tires. Tire compounds are made to resist weather cracking and ozone damage. Place each clean and dry tire in an airtight plastic bag and seal the bag with tape to help reduce oil evaporation. Store your tires out of direct sunlight and somewhere that is well shielded from the elements, like a climate-controlled room or dry basement. Storing the tires in a garage or shed usually exposes the tires to a wide range of temperatures as well as precipitation and humidity. Keep the tires away from sources that emit ozone like electric motors that use contact brushes, furnaces, sump pumps, etc. Although tires will still age regardless of how they are stored, these precautions will help slow the aging process and reduce the damage to your tires.
SPEED LIMITS
SAFETY WARNING
Operating your vehicle in excess o the posted speed limit or the maximum speed allotted by driving conditions has the potential to be dangerous. Higher driving speeds create excessive heat buildup in a tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
TIRE SPINNING
SAFETY WARNING
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of mud, ice, snow, sand, or wet grass can be potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a speedometer reading above 55 km/h (35 mph) can be capable o disintegrating a tire with explosive force. In some circumstances, a tire may be spinning at twice the speed displayed on the speedometer. This can cause serious injury or death to you, a passenger, or bystander. Never spin a tire above 55 km/h (35 mph).
B) Limited Warranty
This limited warranty applies to Falken brand Original Equipment Passenger Car, Temporary Spare, and Light Truck steel belted radial tires bearing the complete description and serial number required by the Department o Transportation (DOT). This warranty is eective only to tires or which claims are made within 6 (six) years o the date o production, based on the tire DOT serial number.

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1. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Falken tires that are originally equipped on this vehicle are warranted against any defects in the materials and workmanship for the usable lie o the original tread. The limited warranty terminates at the fush appearance o the tread wear indicators at 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch) remaining tread depth.
A. Free Replacement I a tire becomes unserviceable due to such deect within the rst 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch) o tread wear, the tire will be replaced ree of charge with the same or comparable Falken tire (mounting and balancing labor covered).
B. Prorated Replacement Ater the rst 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch) o wear, a prorated adjustment credit will be given based on the percentage of remaining usable tread depth, down to the remaining 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch) tread wear bar indicator (mounting and balancing labor covered). No credit is given i the tire is worn beyond the fush appearance o the tread wear bar indicator (less than 1.6mm (2/32 o an inch) tread depth remaining).
C. Out-o-Round / Out-o-Balance Replacement Tires that are deemed to be out-of- round or out-of-balance will be accepted or adjustment during the rst 0.8mm (1/32 o an inch) o the original tread depth and will be replaced free of charge with the same or similar Falken tires (mounting and balancing labor covered). A set of four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be accepted for out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.
2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
I.
A. Tires that become unserviceable due to road hazard damages (cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact breaks, etc.) improper repair technique or materials, improper infation, overload, irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective mechanical vehicle components (brakes, suspension, wheels, etc.) improper suspension alignment, accident, re, chemical damage, damage rom chain use, racing, o-road use, run fat, improper installation, vandalism, or abuse.
B. Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has been removed.
C. Tires that were transferred to another vehicle from the vehicle in which the tires were originally installed.
D. Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous damages or repairs.
E. The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this warranty and will be the sole responsibility of the tire owner.

II. Possible NON Covered Reasons/Conditions due to:

Chipping/ Chunking/ Tearing Corrosions/ Wreck Fire Impact Break/ Concussions Improper Infation Pressure Improper Mounting/ Dismounting Mechanical Defects of the Vehicle Misalignment Misapplication Overloading

Puncture Racing or any Competition Repair Failure Road Hazards Sidewall Cuts/ Damages Thet or Vandalism Tread Cuts Wheel Imbalance Willful Abuse

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