Is Tire Bulging Covered Under the Three Guarantees Policy?
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Tire bulging and its coverage under the Three Guarantees Policy: 1. Most new car tires come with a one-year warranty. If bulging or other issues occur during the warranty period and are confirmed by national authoritative departments to be caused by manufacturing defects, such cases are covered under the Three Guarantees Policy. The manufacturer will provide compensation or replacement according to the policy. 2. If the bulging is due to the car owner's own actions, it is not covered, and the 4S store cannot provide a free replacement. 3. Regardless of whether it's due to scratches or quality issues, when tire bulging is detected, consumers should immediately take the vehicle to a 4S store for inspection. If unsatisfied with the inspection results, they can request the 4S store to send the tire to the manufacturer for further evaluation to obtain an official report identifying the cause of bulging. Alternatively, consumers can opt for specialized inspection agencies or send the tire back to the manufacturer or a quality inspection institute for examination. 4. It's crucial to note that a bulging tire should not be used further, as it significantly increases the risk of a blowout, especially during high-speed driving. Tire bulging occurs when the internal cord layers are damaged, as these layers form the tire's structural skeleton. When cords break, only the elastic rubber remains to support the tire, leading to bulging at the damaged areas under pressure.