Mickey Thompson Passenger and Light Truck Limited Warranty
Eligibility
This warranty applies to the original purchaser of a Mickey Thompson
passenger or light truck tire and is not transferable. Eligible tires must be
purchased new and must be used on the vehicle which they were originally
installed. Additionally, they must be an equivalent or greater load index to that
specified by the vehicle manufacturer. For warranty exclusions see “WHAT
ISN’T COVERED”.
Standard Coverage
If your Mickey Thompson branded tire becomes unserviceable as a result of
an eligible adjustable condition during the first 2/32” of tread wear, it will be
replaced with an equivalent new Mickey Thompson tire, FREE OF CHARGE.
When the tread is worn more than 2/32”, if the product exhibits an eligible
adjustable condition, it will be replaced on a pro rated basis. The schedule of
tire pro ration is included at the end of the guide. You must present proof of
purchase and be the original owner when requesting a replacement for your
tire.
A replacement charge may be required in order to obtain a replacement tire.
The replacement charge will be determined by multiplying the dealer’s current
selling price by the percentage of original tread depth worn from the tire. You
must pay for mounting, balancing, and any other additional charges, such as
taxes or the acceptance of a higher priced replacement tire.
Any Mickey Thompson tire that does not deliver satisfactory service due to a
balance, out of round or a ride complaint issue will be replaced without charge
within the first 2/32nds of the tire’s tread life. After the first 2/32nds the tire is
not warrantable for the aforementioned conditions.
Tread Life
When the tread becomes worn to 2/32” (1.6mm) anywhere on the tire (shown
by tread wear indicators molded into the tread grooves), the tire is worn out.
WARNING—for important safety information, you must read the section titled
“Tire Service Life” and Important Tire Safety and Fitment Information Warnings
How to Obtain an Adjustment
Tire adjustments must be presented to the dealer which originally sold the
tire. You must be able to provide proof of purchase and be the original owner
when requesting a replacement for your tire. See “Where to Go for Warranty
Replacement”.
What Isn’t Covered
Adjustments will not be made for:
- Tires that become unserviceable due to: Conditions resulting from road hazards, such as (A) impact damage, (B)
cuts, (C) snags, or (D) punctures; Conditions such as, but not limited to, uneven, cupping, spotty,
feathering tread wear resulting from (A) improper installation, (B) wheel
misalignment, (C) tire/wheel assembly imbalance, (D) use of an improper
rim, (E) improper mounting or dismounting or (F) improper fitment; Conditions resulting from consumer damage, such as, but not limited
to, (A) improper tire and vehicle maintenance, (B) misuse, (C) abuse, (D)
accident, (E) under inflation, (F) overloading, (G) over deflection, (H) failure to
follow recommended rotation practices, (I) cut by vehicle, (J) run flat or (K)
improper fitment; Conditions resulting from suspension modifications.
- Balance, out of round, or ride complaint issues after the first 2/32” of
tread wear.
- The sale of any racing tire or tubes.
- Tires used in any commercial, racing, or off-road applications.
- Ozone or weather checking on tires over (4) four years from date of
manufacture or date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required. Without
proof of purchase the manufacturer date will be used to determine
eligibility.
- Tires stored improperly.
- Tires that are: Worn unevenly and/or show a difference of 2/32” (1.6mm) between the grooves; . Installed on any vehicle other than the vehicle on which they were first installed; Acquired as used (tires purchased used, equipped on a pre-owned vehicle, etc.); Altered in any manner (additional siping, buffing, stud pin holes, regrooving, truing, etc.); Worn to 2/32” (1.6mm) or more than 72 months old (based on date of purchase) whichever comes first. Proof of purchase is required. Without proof of purchase, the manufacturer date will be used to determine eligibility; Improperly repaired or with repairs not conforming to the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association standards.
No Road Hazard Coverage
Many dealers sell or provide their own warranty coverage for road hazards
and/or repairs. Mickey Thompson does not provide this coverage. Check with
your dealer to determine if Road Hazard/Repair coverage is available from
them.
Replacement Warranty
If you receive a replacement tire under the terms of this Warranty, the
replacement tire will be covered by the Warranty then currently given by Mickey Thompson for the replacement tire.
Where to Go for Warranty Replacement
Contact the Mickey Thompson dealer where the tire was originally purchased for initial inspection. If the dealer which originally sold the tire is no longer available. in finding a Mickey Thompson dealer (Proof of purchase will be required) You may also visit our website Dealer Locator.
Conditions and Exclusions
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in service or otherwise
become unserviceable due to conditions beyond the control of the
manufacturer. Nothing in this Warranty is intended to be a representation by
Mickey Thompson that tire failure cannot occur.
Tire Service Life
Mickey Thompson recommends that all passenger and light truck tires
(including full-size spare tires) that are beyond 10 years from their date of
manufacture be replaced with new tires. Tires that are 10 or more years old
should be replaced even if the tires appear to be undamaged and have not
reached their tread wear limits. In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer may
make a recommendation for tire replacement earlier than 10 years for their
products based upon their understanding of the specific vehicle characteristics
and application. If so, you should follow those vehicle manufacturer’s specific
recommendations for their vehicle.
Tires: Radial Versus Bias
Bias tires tend to ride and handle differently than radials. Bias ply or bias
belted and radial tires should not be mixed on the same vehicle.
No Warranty Policy Racing Tires and Tubes
Mickey Thompson offers racing tires and tubes for sale. These products
should be used in racing applications only. Due to the many varied and
different conditions to which racing tires and tubes are exposed and because
of the manner in which racing is conducted, Mickey Thompson makes
absolutely no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the fitness for a general
or particular purpose or of merchantability in connection with any offer of
sale or sale of racing tires and tubes. “MICKEY THOMPSON RACING TIRES OR
TIRES USED IN RACING ARE SOLD AS IS”. Not all racing tires are designed,
tested or labeled to meet the minimum safety and performance requirements
of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Tires that do not meet
these Federal safety standards can not be sold for use on public highways and
should not be used on any public highway in any manner.
Used Tires
Never purchase used tires! Previous usage may have damaged internal
components. This damage may lead to sudden tire failure.
MICKEY THOMPSON DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY STEMMING FROM THE USE
OF A USED TIRE FOR LOSS OF TIME, OR USE, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW.
Consumer Rights
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT IN ANY WAY EXTEND TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES. ALL INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND LOSSES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY.
THERE IS NO OTHER WARRANTY, OR LIABILITY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
APPLICABLE TO THESE PRODUCTS. NO REPRESENTATIVE HAS THE
AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE, OR AGREEMENT
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. As
a result, this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.
Owner’s Obligation
When making a claim, you must return the tire to be replaced to the Mickey
Thompson dealer where the tire was originally purchased for initial inspection. If the dealer which originally sold the tire is no longer available. Proper vehicle and tire care is necessary to obtain the expected wear and
service from a tire. It is your obligation to properly maintain your tires and
the vehicle upon which they are mounted, including: (A) proper fitment, (B)
operating your tires at the inflation pressures recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer or by your Mickey Thompson dealer, (C) keeping your tire/wheel
assemblies in balance, (D) proper wheel alignment, and (E) rotation. You must
check your tire’s air pressure at least monthly and before long trips.
We recommend that you have your Mickey Thompson dealer inspect your
tires any time you notice irregular of uneven tread wear and rotate them, if
necessary. Also, they should be inspected by your dealer any time your vehicle
is brought in for service.
