Understanding Tyre Warranties: What Is and Is Not Covered
Buying Guide4 min read26 October 2025

Understanding Tyre Warranties: What Is and Is Not Covered

Understanding Tyre Warranties: What Is and Is Not Covered

Tyre warranties can be confusing. Here is a plain-English guide to what you are actually protected against when you buy new tyres.

Most premium tyre manufacturers offer some form of warranty or guarantee on their products, but the scope of coverage varies significantly. Manufacturer defects — such as casing failures or irregular wear caused by a fault in the tyre's construction — are typically covered, usually for the first year or a specified number of miles. This type of warranty protects against genuine manufacturing faults and is separate from any performance guarantee.

What tyre warranties almost never cover is damage caused by road hazards, potholes, punctures or improper use. If you hit a pothole on a Cardiff road and damage a brand new tyre, the cost of replacement falls to you, not the manufacturer. Similarly, damage from driving on an under-inflated tyre, fitting a tyre to an incompatible wheel or using a tyre beyond its rated load or speed capacity will void any warranty claim.

When buying tyres from Royal Mobile Tyres, we will clearly explain any applicable manufacturer warranty at the point of purchase. We also recommend retaining your fitting receipt, as proof of professional fitting is often required to support a warranty claim. If you have a concern about a recently fitted tyre's performance or condition, contact us and we will inspect it at your location and advise on the appropriate course of action.

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