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
Thread Replies (25)
Have any of you ever collected on a Tire Mileage Warranty?
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-- Late 80s Hokie
Jan 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM ET
Late 80s Hokie
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01/17/25 11:24 AM ET
I did once - had Continental DWS on my SUV
-- VTENGR
Jan 17, 2025 at 02:24 PM ET
VTENGR
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01/17/25 02:24 PM ET
do you actually get cash or a "great deal" on new tires...
-- `lag
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM ET
`lag
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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
Jan 17, 2025 at 02:41 PM ET
Late 80s Hokie
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01/17/25 02:41 PM ET
so yeah, that's what I'm saying they'll prorate that off a
-- `lag
Jan 17, 2025 at 02:54 PM ET
`lag
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01/17/25 02:54 PM ET
This is my experience. I can’t recall what value prorated amt I got**
-- Va AandM
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM ET
Va AandM
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01/17/25 12:59 PM ET
You should be good if there is no abnormal wear.
-- EDGEMAN
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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01/17/25 12:46 PM ET
Reviews on most tires are over inflated....**
-- Hokebury
Jan 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM ET
Hokebury
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01/17/25 11:53 AM ET
Couldn't handle the pressure.**
-- BleedinOandM
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM ET
BleedinOandM
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01/17/25 12:15 PM ET
Certainly a gripping topic....**
-- Vtskier1
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM ET
Vtskier1
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01/17/25 12:28 PM ET
Doesn't sound like he's having a good year with his tires**
-- `lag
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM ET
`lag
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01/17/25 12:52 PM ET
Yep, out of balance, but I wouldn't weight to fix it with snow coming...**
-- RTFC
Jan 17, 2025 at 01:34 PM ET
RTFC
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01/17/25 01:34 PM ET
he's chained to his old ones**
-- bigbadbird
Jan 17, 2025 at 02:06 PM ET
bigbadbird
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01/17/25 02:06 PM ET
The slow leak of advice is overwhelming.**
-- vthhhi
Jan 17, 2025 at 02:18 PM ET
vthhhi
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01/17/25 02:18 PM ET
We need to put a tube around it.... **
-- Vtskier1
Jan 17, 2025 at 06:18 PM ET
Vtskier1
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01/17/25 06:18 PM ET
These sorry puns have left me deflated.**
-- MikeVT85
Jan 17, 2025 at 07:48 PM ET
MikeVT85
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01/17/25 07:48 PM ET
Not mileage but I got hole in my sidewall the day after purchase and they
-- HokieDan95
Jan 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM ET
HokieDan95
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01/17/25 11:31 AM ET
Yes...and I was surprised. My hoopty has staggered tires so they can't be
-- Tuckahokie
Jan 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM ET
Tuckahokie
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01/17/25 11:31 AM ET
Guess you should do fewer "burn outs" to make those rear tires last longer.**
-- EDGEMAN
Jan 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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01/17/25 12:47 PM ET
i would take them to where you purchased .**
-- bigbadbird
Jan 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM ET
bigbadbird
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01/17/25 11:28 AM ET