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tyres- do they have a guarantee?

just wondering- when you purchase a new tyre does it have a guarantee? I got one in Dec 06 and it has worn ( so says the MOT people when they failed my car amongst other things!)
If i go back to the garage will they laugh at me at say it's wear and tear?? it's only just over 7 months since i had it..
i dont want to look a plonker in front of the men at the tyre shop:o

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  • davetrousers
    davetrousers Posts: 5,862 Forumite
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    I don't rate your chances.

    I'd check the reasons for it wearing, I ussume you haven't done starship mileage.

    If the tracking is out it will wear a tyre prematurely.

    Did you buy a well known brand tyre? Not cheap budget remoulds.
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  • Tight_Git_3
    Tight_Git_3 Posts: 113 Forumite
    Yes, tyres do have a warranty, but it usually against manufacturing defects only. You stand no chance with excessive wear.
    7 Months is a very short time for a tyre to last, unless you do a lot of miles that is... My Michelin Energys have done 65,000 miles....

    I'm guessing that the wheel alingment was out. If the wear is uneaven, ie just on one edge the that's the cause.
  • hostertlady
    hostertlady Posts: 876 Forumite
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    i have the receipt here- it is a 185/60 Viking New Tyre, valves and balance ) i think that's what it says)
    i haven't done that many miles either, a few thousand, certainly not thousands and thousands!
  • brazilianwax
    brazilianwax Posts: 9,438 Forumite
    Me neither.

    Too many variables (quality of tyre, style of driving, number of miles, tracking, bearings, inflation levels and so on)
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  • plane_boy2000
    plane_boy2000 Posts: 1,482 Forumite
    From what you describe then it sounds like it was a cheap brand (personally I take the view that the bit of rubber is the thing thats keeping me firmly attached to the road so not somewhere to skimp) and the issue is the tyre has warn. I would take the view that a defect was something like the tread seperating from the tyre, or a bubble in the sidewall.

    What else did you car fail on? Anything suspension related by any chance?

    Also have you had the car serviced since the tyre was fitted? It could be that a garage would have swapped the front and rear tyres around?
  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    just wondering- when you purchase a new tyre does it have a guarantee? I got one in Dec 06 and it has worn ( so says the MOT people when they failed my car amongst other things!)
    If i go back to the garage will they laugh at me at say it's wear and tear?? it's only just over 7 months since i had it..
    i dont want to look a plonker in front of the men at the tyre shop:o

    You've got absolutely no chance. If the tread had parted company from the carcass, you'd have a claim but not for premature wear which is caused by mechanical failures and/or lack of user maintenance (not using correct tyre pressure).
  • just wondering- when you purchase a new tyre does it have a guarantee? I got one in Dec 06 and it has worn ( so says the MOT people when they failed my car amongst other things!)
    If i go back to the garage will they laugh at me at say it's wear and tear?? it's only just over 7 months since i had it..
    i dont want to look a plonker in front of the men at the tyre shop:o


    As a number of people here have pointed out you only have a guarantee against manufacturing defects I'm afraid. Normally what you'd do is go back to where you bought it and say it's defective and they will look at it. If it's a manufacturing defect they have to replace the tyre (though I don't think they have to replace anything else that breaks as a result). If they say it's not you can disagree and they will send it off for testing - but you may have to pay for that.

    As Conor points out - if the tyre disintegrated, bulged, bubbled or cracked you may have a chance but treadwear.... no.

    If you want detailed advice on your rights then contact Consumer Direct at http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/ They are brilliant and have helped me with all sorts of things....

    I guess they just wore out - possibly due to suspension, tracking or something like that (assuming you don't like to spin your wheels).
    It sound obvious but it's worth looking at yr tyres every now and again. They are the only thing sticking you to the road and illegal tyres will cost you big points and big fines (have 3 points and £1000 per tyre in my head - but not sure).

    What tyres are best for you will depend on your driving style, annual mileage - type of car etc. I looked at reviews and comments online and bought some Goodyear F1's (like to drive quickly) but they wore out in 6 months. Too soft compound! The replacement Michelins have lasted 1 year and 6 months, and are just as good.

    That said my mum bought some fairly cheap ones and is fine on them for pootling round and doing the shopping.

    I'm really sorry to say the best way of chosing tyres is trial and error and see what works for you - but be sensible with what you can afford and ring round loads - I did and used Martin's top haggling tips as people will match prices.

    Good luck

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  • moonrakerz
    moonrakerz Posts: 8,650 Forumite
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    I think you have answered your own question:-
    and it has worn

    Things wear out !
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    Think you need to start with getting your wheel alignment checked before you do too many more miles and then work up from there.

    Is the car pulling to one side?
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