Road hazard warranty repairs or replacements depend on the manufacturer or retailer.
A road hazard warranty on tyres can help repair or replace a damaged tire free of charge or at a discounted rate. It can cover your non-repairable tire related crashes that result from accidental cuts, punctures, instant breaks or curb damages for example. The warranty and terms of service will be described in full by each specific tyre manufacturer or retailer.
Normally, the warranty covers limited defect conditions and tread life. However, the policy does not cover damages caused on tyres by a driver.
Not all damages can be entitled as road hazards. The common road hazard examples covered by the warranty include major fails related to punctures or tyre problems during normal driving. Other damages include defects in material or workmanship. Improper inflation pressure or installation, accidents and theft cannot be covered by the road hazard warranty.
Tyre warranties are unlike most consumer products that offer a warranty period of 3, 6 or 12 months. Tyre warranties can cover different conditions for multiple years. Normally, the warranties provide protection until the tyres achieve a certain tread depth or mileage.
The best known types of tyre manufacturer warranties available for your vehicle include mileage/tread life warranty, worksmanship, material and uniformity warranty.
Specific guidelines must be followed to claim tyre warranty such as providing original receipts from the date of purchase, maintaining the recommended manufacturer’s guidelines regarding service, inflation and a regular inspection on the tyres for damages. There has to be a reasonable cause for damage to ensure the warranty is not voided when you contact the relevant insurer.
Big brand tyre manufacturers such as Kumho typically offer certain warranties at around 70,000km.