COMMERCIAL ADJUSTMENT POLICY For Firestone Radial Agricultural Tires

Includes: Field Hazard and Stubble Damage
Warranties - Effective 5-1-05

Tires Covered

This policy covers new, original tread Firestone-brand radial agricultural tires purchased or manufactured after April 1, 1999, (except tires made for or used in pulling contests) if they are used in normal agricultural service. It does not cover tires marked "NO ADJ" or "NA" (non-adjustable), or tires not containing the Firestone serial number. Tires branded DT (damaged tire) are not adjustable for appearance. Tires are adjustable for ride-related conditions only during the first six months of service and up to 1/32" of treadwear.

What Is Warranted

If, before wearing down to 2/32nds of an inch of tread or bar depth remaining, any tire covered by this warranty becomes unusable for any reason within the manufacturer’s control, such tire will be replaced with an equivalent new Firestone tire on the basis set forth below. Some examples of causes or conditions normally beyond the manufacturer’s control are:

1. Field or road hazards or stubble damage (e.g. cut, snag, puncture, stubble damage, impact break, tear or chunk in tread, bar or shoulder);
2. Apparent overload or improper inflation pressure or abuse;
3. Wheel misalignment, rim slip, tire/wheel assembly imbalance, mismatching of adjacent tires, or other vehicle conditions, defects or characteristics;
4. Conditions caused by land-leveling or earthmoving operations;
5. Improper repair or improper insertion of sealant, balancing, or filler materials;
6. Intentional alteration of either the appearance or the physical characteristics of the tire;
7. Mounting damage or conditions caused by aging or improper storage; and
8. Failure to observe all of the "Owner-User’s Obligations" items listed elsewhere in this publication.

This warranty is in addition to, and/or may be limited by, any other applicable written warranty (covering special tires or situations) you may have received.

Warranty Period And Pro Rata Percentages

During the first two years of service (proof-of-purchase must be attached to claim form), if the tire is worn less than 25%, the tire will be replaced without charge including normal mounting and service charges.

After the free replacement period, the replacement price will be prorated based on years of service from the original purchase date (proof-of-purchase must be attached to claim form; or if proof-of-purchase is not available or if tire was not purchased new, then based on years from date of manufacture, which is molded into the sidewall of the tire) as follows:

Years of Service or Age	If Worn Less Than	Pro Rata Collection
DURING
3rd Year	30%	30%
4th Year	40%	40%
5th Year	50%	50%
6th Year	60%	60%
7th Year	70%	70%
8th Year	80%	80%
9th Year	90%	90%
OR UNTIL WORN OUT

To determine the replacement price, the appropriate pro rata percentage is multiplied by the Firestone owner-user’s regular buying price. Appropriate taxes, mounting, or other service charges will be added to the adjustment replacement price.

Conditions and Exclusions

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FIRESTONE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF TIME OR PROFITS, LOSS OF VEHICLE USE, OR INCONVENIENCE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES.

This policy applies only to actual owner-user of the tires and only to tires used in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Owner-User’s Obligations

The owner-user’s obligation is to operate tires within tire load and speed limits (at cold air pressures specified by Firestone for load and speed according to individual tire size, type, and load capacity) and to maintain proper alignment of wheels.

In case of an adjustment claim, the owner-user must present the tire to an authorized Firestone dealer or store, complete and sign the customer section of the Firestone adjustment claim form, attach to the claim form a copy of the proof-of-purchase showing the date the tire was purchased new or proof-of-purchase of the new agricultural equipment that the tire came on, and pay the appropriate replacement price, taxes and service charges for a new, current equivalent Firestone-brand tire.

Firestone’s obligation under this policy may not be enlarged or altered by anyone.

FIELD HAZARD AND STUBBLE DAMAGE POLICY For Firestone Radial Agricultural Tires

Tires Covered

The Firestone Field Hazard and Stubble Damage Policy for Radial Rear Farm Tires covers new Firestone-brand R-1, R-1W, and R-2 radial rear farm tires purchased new or manufactured after April 1, 1999, and used in normal agricultural service. This policy does not cover tires marked "NO ADJ" or "NA" (non-adjustable), tires made for or used in pulling contests, or tires not bearing the Firestone serial number.

Policy Conditions

This policy only applies to the original purchaser of the tire or of the agricultural equipment the tire came on. If, in normal agricultural service, a Firestone tire covered by this policy becomes unusable or unrepairable due to field hazard or stubble damage, such tire will be replaced with an equivalent new Firestone tire on a pro rata basis as set forth below. You must pay as a replacement price the appropriate pro rata percentage of the owner-user’s regular buying price. You must also pay mounting, service charges, and applicable taxes.

This is a statement of adjustment policy coverage only. Nothing in this policy is intended to be a representation that failures cannot occur.

Field Hazard/Stubble Damage Policy and Pro Rata Percentages

During the first year of service (proof-of-purchase must be attached to claim form) if the tire is worn less than 25%, the tire will be replaced without charge excluding normal mounting, service charges and applicable taxes.

After the free replacement period, the replacement price will be prorated based on years of service based on date of proof of purchase as follows:

Years of Service or Age	If Worn Less Than	Pro Rata Collection
During
2nd Year	25%	25%
3rd Year	40%	40%
4th Year	75%	75%
5th Year or until worn out	100%	90%

To determine the replacement price, the appropriate pro rata percentage is multiplied by the owner-user’s regular buying price. Appropriate taxes, mounting, or other service charges will be added to the adjustment replacement price.

Policy Exclusions

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FIRESTONE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF TIME OR PROFITS, LOSS OF VEHICLE USE, OR INCONVENIENCE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES.

This policy does not cover broken beads, damage due to run flat, abuse, land leveling, vehicle projection, accident, collision, fire or vandalism. This policy applies only to actual owner-user of the tires and only to tires used in the 50 United States or District of Columbia.

Owner-User’s Obligations

The owner-user’s obligation to operate tires within tire load and speed limits (at cold air pressures specified by Firestone for load and speed according to individual tire size, type, and load capacity) and to maintain proper alignment of wheels. To reduce stubble damage, the owner-user must:

1. Set the tire spacing to run between rows - not on stubble;
2. Use mechanical devices readily available through equipment manufacturers to knock down stubble;
3. Make first tillage pass parallel to the rows.

In case of an adjustment claim, the owner-user must present the tire to an authorized Firestone dealer or store, complete and sign the customer section of the Firestone adjustment claim form, attach to the claim form a copy of the proof-of-purchase showing the date the tire was purchased new, or proof-of-purchase of the new agricultural equipment that the tire came on, and pay the appropriate replacement price, taxes, mounting and service charges for a new, current equivalent Firestone-brand tire.

Firestone’s obligation under this policy may not be enlarged or altered by anyone.