Tire warranty or no warranty

Do you buy the extra warranty?

  • No

    Votes: 6 37.5%

  • No, but wish I had

    Votes: 1 6.3%

  • Yes

    Votes: 6 37.5%

  • Yes, and I have used it

    Votes: 3 18.8%
  • Total voters
    16
OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass
Doknocker said:
You have 100% chance of loosing money if you never puncture or ruin a tire.

According to that warranty it's only a free repair if damage happens before 2/32nds of wear occur. That would be equivalent to 1/16th which isn't much. You can probably wear that much off going to the mall. :idontknow:

Tires aren't an investment either. Buying things that don't make money is not "making an investment"...but I guess that's moot. :icon_crazy:

Edit: looks like bigtom got that.. lol
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It's 2/32nds left not 2/32nds of wear.


And to get to the point again I bought it an will continue to buy it in the future.
 
Tigrcky

Tigrcky

New member
my parents had a tire separating with only 5,000 miles left on the warranty with discount tire, they gave them a credit for any new tire (same size, also they were buying 4 new tires they were near bald) so that was pretty cool!
 
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BlackDiamondBound

New member
discount tires warranty is void if it happens off road. if you roll in a tire with rock rash all around and a sidewall thats clearly cut by a rock and you say you hit a curb do they not ask any questions?
 
cozdude

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door
BlackDiamondBound said:
discount tires warranty is void if it happens off road. if you roll in a tire with rock rash all around and a sidewall thats clearly cut by a rock and you say you hit a curb do they not ask any questions?
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I'm pretty sure it says in their warranty no questions asked.


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jkmohican

jkmohican

New member
The guy at t discount said that he has the warranty on all his tires and he wheels his vehicle (xj) and anytime he tears a side wall he gets a new tire no questions asked. I bought the warranty on all of my tires (costed 58$ for each) because I average 7,000 miles a year, spend a lot of time off road, so that means that I would have these tires (350$ each) fully warrantied for 5-6 years. It would seem ridiculous not to buy the warranty if you ever do any form of serous off roading.
 
ttfhell

ttfhell

New member
BlackDiamondBound said:
discount tires warranty is void if it happens off road. if you roll in a tire with rock rash all around and a sidewall thats clearly cut by a rock and you say you hit a curb do they not ask any questions?
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I have had two replaced. I have some rock rash and they didn't say anything. The guys at the local store pretty much kick ass.
 
NFRs2000NYC

NFRs2000NYC

Caught the Bug
I have never had to deal with discount tire (never used them until I got my jeep) but have dealt with the tirerack version of the road hazard program, and it was a total sham. The amount of running around, approval, inspection, etc I had to do wasn't worth it in the slightest. Based on that, unless the tires costs more than $250, I never bought it again. If discount tire does it no questions asked (remember, lots of places in the US don't have a discount tire, like NJ) over the phone, and doesn't make you ship the original (damaged) tire back to them, then I'd say it's worth it. They have A LOT of fine print in these contracts and they have a lot of weasel room. Again, this is NOT directed at the discount tire program, since I have never used it...the above is based on the tire rack road hazard program. Im not sure if discount tire underwrites their own insurance policies or if they use the same one as tire rack.
 
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BlackDiamondBound

New member
cozdude said:
I'm pretty sure it says in their warranty no questions asked.


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ah! well that answers that. I have always wondered how easy it is. i have been wheeling for just under 15 years on 5 sets of tires and have never gotten a warranty. I have had to replace a tire once but thats it. not too bad considering they were on wheeling only rigs and most of the wheeling was playing in the rocks. This go around i'll get the warranty now that im consolidating and this will be my semi dd.

good to hear people use the warranty
 
NFRs2000NYC

NFRs2000NYC

Caught the Bug
From their website....this is DEFINITELY NOT "no questions asked...


Conditions and Exclusions
Non-commercial service includes use by the owner in his/her regular trade or business but excludes commercial truck, racing, off-the-highway, taxi, limousine, or similar service. Passenger, SUV or light truck tire road hazard warranty (if applicable) does not apply to tires used on commercial trucks, recreational vehicles or off-the-highway service. Mileage warranty (if applicable) applies only to tire's original purchaser on the car, SUV or light truck on which originally installed. These warranties do not cover tire damage, destruction or failure from fire, vandalism, or accident, irregular or premature tread wear caused by improper inflation, misalignment, or imbalance of wheels, worn out shock absorbers or brakes, damage or failure due to other non-tire causes such as being run flat, mechanical condition of vehicle, cut from rim or chains, or any willful abuse. A tire is not adjustable for problems of appearance after the first 10% of wear. All Certificates expire three (3) years from the date of purchase or at such time that the tire has less than the legal tread depth (3/32") across the tread, whichever first occurs. Terms of manufacturers' warranties may differ.

These limited warranties are the exclusive warranties of Discount Tire stores, are in addition to the warranties of the manufacturer, and set forth the exclusive remedies available to the tire user. Discount Tire stores shall not be liable for any consequential, special or contingent damages or expenses arising directly or indirectly and no company representative may enlarge or alter the terms of the Certificate.
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http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoCertificate.dos

If you live in an area with a discount tire, and can slip the tech $10 to let the above slide, fine, but if you live in an area where there are no discount tires, I personally wouldn't bother, sounds exactly like the tirerack contract. Just my personal opinion.
 
catahoula

catahoula

Caught the Bug
I've never bought a tire warranty til now. Just had sidewall damage on one of my tires. Bought a new replacement from Discount Tire and added the warranty. Can't beat it very reasonable and after checking other comps with their warranty the price was still very competitive. My next set will be from them...with warranty!:thumb:
 
JKAnimal

JKAnimal

Caught the Bug
OverlanderJK said:
It's 2/32nds left not 2/32nds of wear.


And to get to the point again I bought it an will continue to buy it in the future.
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I was just going off the image Brankz posted. It clearly says the FIRST 2/32nds of wear. tire2.jpg

I'm sure that a reputable Discount Tire might have a better insurance than the Wholesale Tire and Auto pic that was posted.
 
Tackerdown

Tackerdown

Banned
The sales man told me for what ever reason ANY damage will be covered. ON OR OFF ROAD IT DOESN'T MATTER. But he is a sale man. Anyhow that's what he told me.

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OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass
NFRs2000NYC said:
From their website....this is DEFINITELY NOT "no questions asked...




http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoCertificate.dos

If you live in an area with a discount tire, and can slip the tech $10 to let the above slide, fine, but if you live in an area where there are no discount tires, I personally wouldn't bother, sounds exactly like the tirerack contract. Just my personal opinion.
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Except the tech isn't the one ordering the tire.

My local store gave me the run around a few times so I just wen home and called DTD. They have always given me great service and I will continue to do everything with them.
 
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