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[bubbahead]

Brought in my car to dealer as nail embedded in tread (not sidewall) of RFT. SA mentioned that since treadlife is less than 4/32, it does not qualify for replacement under tire-rim warranty. Is that correct?

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by bubbahead

Brought in my car to dealer as nail embedded in tread (not sidewall) of RFT. SA mentioned that since treadlife is less than 4/32, it does not qualify for replacement under tire-rim warranty. Is that correct?

What does your paperwork say? Each tire warranty is different but most do have a 4/32nds limitation. Old school thought was that tires are considered worn at 2/32nds but new research has shown that tires lose the ability to dispel water at 4/32nds - the point at which you should swap your tires.

Unless your paperwork still says 2/32nds, I'd say that your dealer is correct.