Tire Warranty Guarantees

It is critical for you and your vehicle to have a good set of tires.

However, you won’t always be able to keep the same tires for the duration of your vehicle’s life. Their service can be cut short due to road debris, punctures, cuts, potholes, and tread wear. Before this happens to you, make sure you know what kind of warranty your tires come with so you can get the most out of them. Manufacturers provide a variety of warranties, some of which are confusing or complex. We’ll walk you through the different types of warranties, what they cover, and how to file a warranty claim in this guide.

Tirewarehouse.ca is an authorized reseller, we work with tire distributors in Canada who back up tire manufacturers’ warranties. A manufacturer’s limited warranty against material and workmanship defects is included with all tires purchased from us.

1. Manufacturer Road Hazard Coverage

Road hazard warranty is currently available from only a few manufacturers. The manufacturer will replace any tire that has been damaged by a road hazard (impact break, cut, or puncture) at no cost (which can be prorated to usage). These warranties are usually only good for the first 2/32nds of a year or 1-2 years after the purchase date. If your tire is damaged by a curb, potholes, nails, glass, or other road debris, you can claim a replacement through this warranty

2. Workmanship & Materials Warranty/ Limited Warranty

The Manufacturer’s Materials and Workmanship Warranty covers conditions that necessitate the removal of a tire from service and are under the control of the tire manufacturer’s raw materials or workmanship quality. Typically, the customer’s tire will be exchanged free of charge during the first year of ownership or when 25% of the treadwear on the tire has occurred (whichever comes first). The cost of replacement is prorated for the remainder of the tire’s warranty period, with the owner receiving a credit for the percentage of service not received.

3. Limited Mileage/Treadwear Warranty

A lot of tires come with a limited mileage warranty. This has become a selling point for most manufacturers as it guarantees customers the potential longevity of the tires. Tires are assigned a mile rating by the manufacturer based on their intended use and applications. If the tires wear out before the limit, the manufacturer will give you a prorated refund.

For example, if a set of tires wears out after 80,000 miles and the manufacturer’s mileage warranty is 90,000 miles, the manufacturer will reimburse 10% of the set’s value. Tires installed as original equipment on new vehicles are typically not covered by mileage warranties (unless specifically included by the tire manufacturer). The warranty only applies to the original owner and the vehicle on which the tires were first installed. Treadwear warranties are also subject to time limits set by tire manufacturers, and they expire four, five, or six years from the date of purchase, just like the standard warranty.

4. Manufacturer Special Warranty – Test Drives/Satisfaction Trials

If a retail customer who purchased eligible tires is dissatisfied, they can return them to the store where they were purchased within the specified period (usually 30, 45, or 60 days) for an exchange for another tire model from the same manufacturer or, in some cases, a full refund. It is necessary to show proof of purchase in its original form.

This warranty excludes tires that were installed as standard equipment on new vehicles.

5. Flat Tire Changing Assistance

Only a few manufacturers provide the flat tire change assistance warranty. This warranty includes free towing service to the nearest tire retailer (within a 250-kilometer radius) who will repair or replace your tire if it becomes punctured. For example, Michelin and Continental provide free flat tire changing service for three years, during which time they will change your flat, install your spare tire, or provide towing.

Here’s a list of our major tire brands and general info about their warranties