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Have any of you ever collected on a Tire Mileage Warranty?

I'll need new tires on one car soon, and they had a 75,000 mile tread life warranty. They're 3 years old, and have gotten so far 42,000 miles or so. Per an AI query, A tire mileage warranty, also known as a tread life warranty, guarantees that a tire will last a certain number of miles before the tread wears out. If the tires wear out before the warranty period, the manufacturer may provide a prorated refund. How it works The warranty typically covers tires for 4–6 years. No prob, only 3 years old The warranty only applies to the original owner and vehicle. Check, still me. To be eligible for a claim, the tires must have worn evenly and be down to 2/32 in of tread. Umm, probably not YET, but within the next 5,000 likely. The owner must provide service records that prove the tires were rotated regularly. I have those, but their definition of "Regularly" may differ from mine. The owner must also provide proof of purchase and vehicle mileage on the original installation date. No problem. Got it. The owner must prove that the tires were properly inflated and aligned. How the hell do I prove this? ALWAYS properly inflated and aligned? The owner must replace worn suspension components as necessary. Again, how is this proved? Or should I just be happy that I got 45,000 or so out of the tires in question?
Posted: 01/17/2025 at 11:24 AM ET

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Have any of you ever collected on a Tire Mileage Warranty?
Late 80s Hokie 01/17/25 11:24 AM ET
I did once - had Continental DWS on my SUV
VTENGR 01/17/25 02:24 PM ET
do you actually get cash or a "great deal" on new tires...
`lag 01/17/25 12:59 PM ET
My guess is that you get the prorated value off of a new set from the
Late 80s Hokie 01/17/25 02:41 PM ET
so yeah, that's what I'm saying they'll prorate that off a
`lag 01/17/25 02:54 PM ET
Prorated is key here
Beerman 01/17/25 12:47 PM ET
This is my experience. I can’t recall what value prorated amt I got**
Va AandM 01/17/25 12:59 PM ET
You should be good if there is no abnormal wear.
EDGEMAN 01/17/25 12:46 PM ET
Tread lightly.**
Tank 01/17/25 11:36 AM ET
Reviews on most tires are over inflated....**
Hokebury 01/17/25 11:53 AM ET
That pun fell flat.**
dolph 01/17/25 11:56 AM ET
You don't know jack**
Brown Water 01/17/25 12:11 PM ET
Couldn't handle the pressure.**
BleedinOandM 01/17/25 12:15 PM ET
Certainly a gripping topic....**
Vtskier1 01/17/25 12:28 PM ET
Doesn't sound like he's having a good year with his tires**
`lag 01/17/25 12:52 PM ET
Yep, out of balance, but I wouldn't weight to fix it with snow coming...**
RTFC 01/17/25 01:34 PM ET
he's chained to his old ones**
bigbadbird 01/17/25 02:06 PM ET
The slow leak of advice is overwhelming.**
vthhhi 01/17/25 02:18 PM ET
We need to put a tube around it.... **
Vtskier1 01/17/25 06:18 PM ET
These sorry puns have left me deflated.**
MikeVT85 01/17/25 07:48 PM ET
A lot of empty air**
TomTurkey 01/17/25 01:33 PM ET
Not mileage but I got hole in my sidewall the day after purchase and they
HokieDan95 01/17/25 11:31 AM ET
Yes...and I was surprised. My hoopty has staggered tires so they can't be
Tuckahokie 01/17/25 11:31 AM ET
Guess you should do fewer "burn outs" to make those rear tires last longer.**
EDGEMAN 01/17/25 12:47 PM ET
Tuckahokie's car.**
EDGEMAN 01/17/25 02:24 PM ET
i would take them to where you purchased .**
bigbadbird 01/17/25 11:28 AM ET