This Limited Warranty is made by Cosmo Tires and applies to all Cosmo passenger and light truck tires.The original purchaser is entitled to the benefits of this limited warranty unless a warranty exclusion applies or the purchaser has failed to comply with this Limited Warranty’s use, maintenance, or tire rotation requirements.
ELIGIBILITY FOR LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
You must be the original purchaser of a warranted tire and the tire must have been continuously installed on the vehicle on which it was first installed. Your sales receipt is your proof of purchase and the vehicle upon which the tire was originally installed. This limited tire warranty is not transferable to another vehicle or to another person. This warranty does not cover tires installed on a commercial vehicle or a vehicle put in commercial use.
LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP & MATERIALS
All Cosmo tire lines are warranted against failures due to defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original tread, or five years from the date of purchase (whichever comes first). If a Cosmo tire fails due to a defect in workmanship or materials, you will be entitled to a prorated allowance applicable to the purchase price of a comparable new Cosmo tire. This replacement tire allowance will be prorated and calculated by dividing the number of 32nds of useable tread remaining when the tire is presented for warranty replacement (rounding to the nearest 32nd of an inch) by the total number of 32nds of an inch of usable tread. Once the usable tread of a Cosmo tire has been exhausted, this warranty for defects in material and workmanship has also been exhausted and the benefits of the Limited Warranty terminate.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The exclusions and limitations on the applicability of this warranty set forth in this section and other sections should be read carefully because they may determine whether you are entitled to a warranty replacement or a warranty replacement allowance. The limited warranties for the Cosmo tire you purchased do not apply if one of the following conditions applies or the tire failed because:
Tires installed on a vehicle registered or normally used outside the United States and Canada
The tire was installed on a commercial or commercial use vehicle (e.g., limousine)
The tire was transferred to another vehicle after it was originally installed
Tires installed on a vehicle with a malfunctioning odometer
The tire is branded as “Blemish” or “NA”, or the molded DOT number has been removed or disfigured
The tire was repaired in a manner that does not comply with Rubber Manufacturers Association standards
Road hazard, potholes, or collision damage, improper mounting or balancing, vandalism, theft, racing, off-road use, long-term improper storage, or other abuse
Over and under inflation, overloading, or failure to maintain proper tire pressure
Addition of liquids, solids, or gases (other than air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide)
Ozone or weather cracks or checking occurring four (4) years after the date of purchase or, if that proof is not available, four (4) years after the DOT serial date
Vehicle mechanical failures, improper alignment, brake and shock failure, or improperly aligned tires causing “irregular treadwear” (i.e. tread groove depth difference of 2/32nds of an inch or more on the same tire)
The wheel on which the tire is mounted is defective or fails
Alteration of tread design to improve traction (e.g., siping) or grinding to improve uniformity, or sidewall inlays
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INFORMATION
Cosmo tire owners should follow these safety tips to possibly avoid serious accident and injury:
Tire under inflation, over inflation or overloading can cause tire failure (you must adhere to directions in the manufacturer’s owner’s manual or tire placard in the vehicle for proper tire pressures for the front and rear tires)
Be sure that the tire valve caps are all present and securely attached, the valve cap is one of the primary seals against air leaks
Tires should be mounted by only specially trained dealer personnel
Match the tire’s diameter with the wheel rim’s bead seat diameter
Inflation pressure should be checked, using an accurate tire gauge, at least once a month and check pressure when the tire is cool; never bleed hot tires as it may lead to under inflation after cooling; but never allow children to check, inflate, or deflate tires
Before towing a trailer, check with your dealer to determine proper tire sizing and pressures that may be required because of the trailer load
Check tires frequently for cuts, bulges, abnormal or uneven wear, abrasions, glass, or metal debris and impact damage
Repairs to tires must always consist of a plug combined with a patch applied to the inside of the tire when the tire is removed from the wheel; plug repairs only are improper and are prone to leaks and sudden failures
Avoid road hazards, debris, curbs, and potholes which can damage your tires, wheels, and alignment
Never over inflate your tire and never exceed the maximum pressure and load molded in the tire sidewall and only inflate tire to maximum pressure when your tires are carrying the maximum load
Have tire punctures repaired by the trained personnel at a Cosmo dealer
If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand or is impeded by a physical obstruction, such as a ditch, avoid excessive tire spinning; never exceed 35 miles an hour on the odometer when spinning a tire as the centrifugal force generated above that speed could result in tire deformation or explosion. Instead, use gentle forward and backward motion to free the vehicle
Best tire performance is achieved when all tires are of the same type and the size that is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for the particular axle. Never mount radial ply tires on the same axle as non-radial ply tires; never mount radial tires on the front axle when non-radial tires are mounted on the rear axle as these conditions can create vehicle instability resulting in sudden loss of control, damage and injury
It is recommended that all four (4) tires on a passenger or light truck vehicle be replaced at the same time. However, when only two (2) tires are replaced, the new tires should be installed on the rear axle to achieve better driving performance and safety
Never drive on tires that have less than 2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining; replace tires as soon as the tread reaches the tread wear indicators molded into the tread grooves of the tire which reveal when the tread depth remaining is 2/32nds of an inch. Continued use creates a serious risk of tire failure, loss of control and serious injury
Never operate your vehicle at speeds above that posted or speeds that are not justified by the road conditions
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act:
Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle (per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)) Learn More