What is the warranty period for Michelin tires?
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Michelin tires generally have a warranty period of 3 years. The tire warranty only covers quality issues with the tires. If the damage is caused by external factors or human factors, such as collisions or punctures, the costs will be borne by the vehicle owner. Even if the tire issue is due to quality, the manufacturer needs to conduct an inspection to determine whether it is indeed a quality problem. The following are the three warranty coverage scopes for tire quality: 1. Crown Hole: During production, if the tread is too long, not compacted, unevenly brushed with adhesive, poorly bonded with the carcass leading to separation, or if there are issues like tank flipping, etc.; 2. Crown Exposed Wires: Exposure of the belt layer wires in the crown area; 3. Joint Separation: Separation of the transverse rubber in the crown area, with a certain degree of inclination; 4. Tread Layer Delamination: Peeling of the tread rubber layer by layer in the crown area, with rubber debris or chunks; 5. Groove Cracking: Cracking around the tread grooves or localized cracking.
Michelin tires come with a standard warranty period of 5 years from the date of purchase, but there's actually a prerequisite: the tire's production date must be within 6 years. Just last month, I helped a friend deal with this issue—his tire with a sidewall bulge was replaced under warranty. It's crucial to note that damages caused by accidental scrapes or abnormal wear due to prolonged underinflation are not covered. Additionally, premium series like the Pilot Sport have a hidden benefit: if the tire wears out before reaching the promised mileage under normal use, you can present maintenance records at an authorized dealer for a proportional refund. So, my advice is to take photos of the production date as soon as you get new tires and keep all maintenance receipts, which will save a lot of hassle if you ever need to file a claim.
