Ever heard of a LIFETIME TYRE WARRANTY?

[Rowley_1812]

Being a youngster (I've only been driving since 1967) I had not come across a situation before where one can return a tyre after 13 months and 12,700 miles usage and expect to receive a FULL REFUND because of a small but developing imperfection in the tyre sidewall.  Well ... I have now!  Thanks to the NangKang 'Road Hazard Lifetime Tyre Warranty' that I didn't even know I had!

I must say that I'm impressed, not only by NangKang (Korean I think?) but also by my local independent specialist tyre supplier who filled out the Warranty Claim Form for me and returned the tyre to NangKang (West Bromwich I think?).  I'm not sure if all tyre manufacturers would have been so generous, or indeed if any others offer similar warranty terms above and beyond the usual allowance under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (successor to the Sale of Goods Act 1979).

Any thoughts?

[KevinFX22]

Hi Rowley.

Many years ago; I think it was when sabre tooth tigers roamed the earth, I remember buying Esso tyres. They had a lifetime warranty and were fantastic tyres. This actually goes back to 1976. I never had occasion to exchange one under the warranty and I can't remember when they stopped production. I bought rather oversize wheels and tyres for my Mk 2 Cortina. The fronts were so oversize that they hit the antiroll bar on full lock. Great times!

Kev