1. Fit for Purpose Statement:

Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres Australia and New Zealand (GDT) warrants that the tyres it sells:

(a)     have dimensions, load carrying capacities and are compatible with the specifications and approved rims listed in one or more of the following tyre Standards Manuals (as appropriate): -

• The Tyre and Rim Association of Australia (T&RAA)
• The Tire and Rim Association (Inc) of the USA (T&RA Inc.)
• The European Tyre & Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO)
• The Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association Inc. (JATMA)

and in the case of Light Truck and Truck tyres comply with: -

• Australian / New Zealand Standard 2230:1999

and in the case of Retreaded tyres comply with: -

• Australian Standard AS1973-1993 Pneumatic tyres — Passenger car, light truck, and truck/bus - Retreading and repair processes.

(b)     if of a tyre size listed on the vehicle’s “Tyre Selection Placard”, (reference Australian Design Rule 42/04), then they are suitable for fitment on that vehicle provided the load and speed rating, rim and inflation pressure specifications of the placard are observed

(c)     or, if of a tyre size not listed on the vehicle’s “Tyre Selection Placard”, (reference Australian Design Rule 42/04) are suitable for fitment on that vehicle subject to the additional conditions that the tyre is dimensionally appropriate for the vehicle, is fitted to an approved rim and does not infringe any applicable laws or regulations 

(d)     are “fit for purpose” subject to the following matters:

• The General Terms and Conditions of Trade (Terms) as applicable in the country that the tyres are sold:
  • for Australia, see: https://www.goodyear.com.au/terms-and-conditions-of-trade, as may be updated on the website from time to time
  • for New Zealand, see: https://www.goodyear.co.nz/terms-and-conditions-of-trade/, as may be updated on the website from time to time 

• This ‘fit for purpose” warranty applies to tyres sold to a dealer or other re-seller. It does not apply where the dealer or re-seller                        knows, or reasonably ought to have known, that by virtue of the tyre size, tread pattern design or product information published by Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres, the tyre is not appropriate for use on the vehicle under the consumer’s intended conditions of operation.