What is the warranty period for tires under the Three Guarantees policy?
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According to the "Three Guarantees Law," the warranty period for tires is generally 5 years. When replacing new tires, the production date should not exceed 3 years. The closer the production date, the better, as it means a longer trial period. The Three Guarantees for tires ensure returns, replacements, and repairs. Tires are one of the essential components of a vehicle, directly in contact with the road surface. Together with the suspension system, they help absorb shocks during driving, ensuring a comfortable ride and smooth handling. They also maintain good traction between the wheels and the road, improving the vehicle's traction, braking, and off-road performance. Additionally, tires bear the weight of the vehicle, playing a crucial role among automotive parts. Tire Production Date On the sidewall of the tire, there is a four-digit number enclosed in a small oval. For example, the number 3513 indicates that the tire was produced in the 35th week of 2013. Tire Three Guarantees: Return, Replacement, and Repair Within 30 days of purchase, if quality issues are found before actual use, a direct claim can be made. For appearance-related issues, negotiation with the seller is possible. If quality issues arise during use, a claim can be filed with the seller. If the tire has inherent defects that cannot be resolved through repair, the manufacturer must cover the replacement cost. If more than 30 days have passed and quality issues are discovered without external force, repair costs are fully waived. According to Article 18 of the "Regulations on the Repair, Replacement, and Return Responsibility for Household Automotive Products": During the warranty period, if a household automotive product has quality issues, the consumer can request free repairs from the repairer using the Three Guarantees certificate (including labor and materials). For wear-prone parts of household automotive products, if quality issues arise during the warranty period, the consumer may choose free replacement (the warranty period for household automotive products is no less than 3 years or 60,000 kilometers, whichever comes first). Maintenance Tips for New Tires After the Warranty Period: Tire pressure must meet specifications. Insufficient pressure during prolonged high-speed driving can increase tire flexing, leading to overheating and potential tire delamination or blowouts. Regularly inspect tires for damage, such as exposed steel wires or fabric, cracks or cuts on the tread or sidewall, or deep grooves exposing internal materials. Install a tire pressure monitoring system (direct or indirect) to monitor tire pressure. Tires used for about 5 years should be replaced promptly.
