ABOUT THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND OWNER’S MANUAL
As the original purchaser of a Uniroyal® passenger or light truck tire, you are covered by all the benefits and conditions (subject to the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings) contained in the Owner’s Manual. To ensure your understanding of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this warranty, please read it carefully. It is essential that you also read and understand the safety and maintenance recommendations for tires contained in this Owner’s Manual.
Definitions
The “legal life of the tire” is six years from the date of purchase or the life of the “usable tread,” which is defined as the original tread worn down to the level of the treadwear indicators – 2/32nds of an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining, whichever occurs first. The date of purchase is documented by a new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. If no proof of purchase is available, the date of manufacture as molded on the sidewall, will be used. Uneven wear is defined as a tread depth difference of 2/32nds of an inch or more on the same tire.
THE UNIROYAL LIMITED WARRANTY – WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Workmanship and Materials
Uniroyal® passenger and light truck tires, used in normal service on the vehicle on which they were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in the owner’s manual section of this booklet, are covered by this limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or six years from date of purchase, whichever comes first. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire.
Treadwear – Mileage Warranty Coverage for Uniroyal®Passenger and Light Truck Tires
Some Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® and Laredo® tires are covered by a manufacturer’s limited warranty for treadwear, for six years from the date of purchase. Some vehicles come from the vehicle manufacturer with “split fitments”– meaning different size tires on the front and rear axles. Because these tires cannot be rotated as recommended by Uniroyal, the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover half the number of miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire design.
An important reminder: No tire manufacturer can guarantee you a certain number of miles from a given tire. Driving habits, driving conditions, road conditions, and vehicle maintenance all play a part in the tread life of a tire. If a tire does not reach the warranty mileage, and the owner of the tires has complied with the terms and conditions of the warranty, Uniroyal will replace the tires as described under “HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED”.
Tread Puncture Replacement Plan – Coverage for Uniroyal® Tires with NailGard®
Uniroyal® Tires with NailGard® (including Royal Seal® tires) have a sealant material covering the inner liner at the tread area. This sealant is designed to seal punctures to the tread that are 3/16ths of an inch or less in diameter. No tire is immune to have a complete loss of air. UNIROYAL OFFERS THIS TREAD PUNCTURE REPLACEMENT PLAN SOLELY AS A CONVENIENCE TO ITS CUSTOMERS. UNIROYAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR PROMISE THAT UNIROYAL TIRES WITH NAILGARD WILL SEAL TREAD PUNCTURES GREATER THAN 3/16” IN DIAMETER.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
- Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture) (Excluding tires with NailGard® that are covered by the Tread Puncture Replacement Plan);
- Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair;
- Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other abuse;
- Uneven or rapid wear caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment (measured tread depth differences of 2/32nds of an inch or more on the same tire);
- Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism;
- Flat spotting caused by improper storage, or brakelock
- The addition of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for example, waterbased sealers or balancing substances);
- Cosmetic ozone or weather cracking
HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Workmanship / Materials
A tire which becomes unserviceable within 12 months of the date of purchase due to a condition covered by this workmanship and materials limited warranty will be replaced with a comparable new Uniroyal® tire, free of charge, when 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25% or less, whichever is more beneficial to the user). The cost of mounting and balancing the tire is included. If a Uniroyal® Royal Seal® tire or a Uniroyal® tire with NailGard® becomes unserviceable due to a condition covered by the workmanship and materials limited warranty, it will be replaced with a new, comparable Uniroyal® Brand tire at no charge, during the first 24 months after the date of purchase or the first 30% of treadwear, whichever comes first. The cost of mounting and balancing the tires is included. When more than 2/32nds of an inch of original tread has been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is more beneficial to the user) or after 12 months from the date of purchase, you must pay the cost of a comparable new Uniroyal® passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis. For Uniroyal® tires with NailGard®, the pro rata replacement period begins after 24 months or when more than 30% of the tread has been worn.
TREADWEAR
A mileage tire meeting the conditions for pro rata replacement will be replaced with a comparable new Uniroyal® tire based on mileage received. Tires which wear out evenly before delivering the warranted milage will be replaced on a pro rata basis only if:
- You are the original purchaser of the tires, you own the vehicle on which they were originally installed, and the tires have been used only on that vehicle.
- The tires have been rotated and inspected by a participating Uniroyal® tire retailer every 7,500 miles, and the attached Mounting and Rotation Service Record has been fully completed and signed.
- The completed Mounting and Rotation Service Record, Original Owner/ Tire Installation information form, and the original invoice are presented to a participating Uniroyal® tire retailer at the time of the adjustment claim.
- The tires have not become unserviceable due to a condition listed under WHAT IS NOT COVERED.
Tread Puncture Replacement – Uniroyal® Tires with NailGard®
If your Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® sealant tire does not seal a puncture during the legal life of the tire*, Uniroyal will replace the tire free of charge, mounting and balancing included. If your Laredo® sealant tire does seal a puncture during the first 50% of the original useable tread depth*, Uniroyal will replace the tire free of charge. When more than 50% of the original tread* is worn, the Tread Puncture Replacement Plan for Laredo tires with NailGard expires.
WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM
When making a claim under the terms of this limited warranty, you must present your tire(s) to a participating Uniroyal tire retailer. The vehicle on which the tires were used must be available for inspection. You must also present your original invoice and the orignal copy of this warranty. For treadwear replacemnet claims, both the MOUNTING AND ROTATION SERVICE RECORD, and the ORIGINAL OWNER/TIRE INSTALLATION INFORMATION RECORD must be presented. Personal indentification (i.e. Driver’s License, Credit Card etc.) and vehicle registration may be required. You pay service charges for normal vehicle and tire maintenance.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This limited warranty does not provide compensation for loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, inconvenience or incidental or consequential damages. Tires presented for claim remain the property of the consumer and Uniroyal accepts no responsibility for loss of, or damage to, tires which are in the custody or control of a Uniroyal tire retailer for the purpose of inspection for warranty adjustment. Tires accepted for claim become the property of Michelin North America, which is the processor of warranty claims for Uniroyal® tires. In the event of a disputed claim, the consumer must make the tire available for further inspection. No representative, employee or retailer of Uniroyal® tires has the authority to make or imply any representation, promise or agreement, which in any way varies the terms of this warranty. This warranty applies only in the United States and Canada.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province and state to state.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read the Tire Owner’s Manual portion of this booklet, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle owner’s manual, and the vehicle tire information placard for essential safety and maintenance information. You should have complete confidence in your new Uniroyal tires. Still, it’s important to register your tires in the event that we need to contact you.