Manufacturing defect cover, what voids a warranty, road hazard damage and how to make a claim without losing the paperwork.
Manufacturing and material defects: separations, bulges from casing faults, irregular construction. These are rare, and when they happen they usually show early in the tyre's life.
Coverage is typically pro-rated against remaining tread depth, so a defect at 20% wear returns more than one at 70% wear.
Road hazard damage — potholes, nails, kerbing, sidewall cuts. Damage from under-inflation, overloading or misalignment. Illegal repairs. Ordinary wear.
This is why we log your fitting date and pressures: it protects your claim if something does go wrong.
Keep the invoice. Have rotations and alignments done and recorded. Maintain correct pressures. If a tyre looks wrong, bring it in early rather than running it to destruction.
We handle the claim with the distributor on your behalf. You should not have to argue with anyone.
If any of this raises a question about your own car, bring it in. The tyre safety check is free and takes ten minutes, and we will give you a written summary whether or not you buy anything.
Tread depth at three points, DOT dates on all five tyres, pressures set and wear patterns explained. Ten minutes, no charge.
See what's includedYes, most brands we stock carry a manufacturer defect warranty. Terms vary by brand.
No. Road hazard damage is not a manufacturing defect and is excluded from standard warranties.
Bring the tyre and your invoice to us. We assess it and handle the distributor claim for you.
WhatsApp the workshop directly. You will get a straight answer from someone who fits tyres all day.