HofstraJet Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I have a 15 Expy with the Hankook Dynapro HTs that the vehicle came with. The tread is getting pretty worn and I will be needing new tires soon. Problem is I have around 35K miles. Do the OEM tires come with the same warranty as Hankook provides (70K treadwear) or does Ford provide a different warranty period? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Nope - only warranty is for the first 36K miles and that only applies to defects, not treadwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HofstraJet Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 I figured as much. OK - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I would check with the dealer. After the Firestone disaster, I thought Ford used the tire company's warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 You need to find a Hankook dealer....Ford did not make the tires so why would Ford warranty them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 You need to find a Hankook dealer....Ford did not make the tires so why would Ford warranty them. Because they're part of the vehicle - bumper to bumper includes tires but only for defects, not treadwear. http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2013-tire-warranty-version-3_EN-US_10_2013.pdf Hankook warrants that a tire manufactured by Hankook and equipped originally on the vehicle is free from defects in materials or workmanship in normal use for the life of the original usable tread. The life of the original usable tread ends when the tire tread has been worn down with only 2/32nds inch (1.6 mm) remaining, at which point the tire is considered to be fully worn out. PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES A. Free replacement If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as a result of defect in material and/or workmanship within the First 25% of treadwear, the tire will be replaced with a new, comparable Hankook tire at no charge including mounting and balancing charges. B. Pro rata replacement Tires not qualifying for free replacement will be allowed a credit toward purchase of a new, comparable Hankook Tire Based upon the amount of tread actually worn. The cost of mounting, balancing and any other service charges of Applicable taxes shall be paid by the user. Otherwise adjustment for compensation will be made on a pro rata basis calculated by multiplying the actual dealer selling price by the percentage of remaining usable tread depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Dump those Hankooks and put some Generals on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SELV6 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 You need to find a Hankook dealer....Ford did not make the tires so why would Ford warranty them. I agree completely. Two of the Bridgestone OEM tires that came on our new car we purchased last year had high road force values, causing a really unpleasant feel on the highway. The dealer(s) wouldn't touch it, and always seem to not know how to handle tire related issues (which I personally find to be unacceptable, as a former dealership service writer (non-FoMoCo). I popped into my local Firestone, and they not only replaced the tires, no questions asked, no fee, but they upgraded me to a higher-end Bridgestone with a longer tread life at my request, for no cost. I, as someone who's been on both sides of the counter for these types of issues, would advise that you contact Hankook. In the case of a treadlife issue, there may be only a prorated credit awaiting you, but that's much better than paying full price. I'd be extremely surprised if they didn't refer you to a local Hankook dealer for a tire prorate evaluation. I'd actually sort of recommend Sears Auto Center if you've got one near you. Their POS makes it really easy for them to do an accurate proration, and that would also give you some history with them if you ever need warranty tire service when you're travelling, versus a small independent shop. I'm assuming they still sell Hankook, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Most (if not all) tire mfrs save money on OEM tires by not providing tread wear warranty which saves the auto mfrs money. They also provide different tires for oems than they do for retail sales in some cases. The tire warranty above is clear about that. That said, some shops may cover them anyway, so it never hurts to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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