FOUNDERS TIRES LLC

LIMITED WARRANTY

1. Tires Warranted To Be Free From Defects in Workmanship and Materials

Founders Tires LLC administers this Limited Warranty and coordinates warranty claims with its manufacturing and warranty partners.

Every tire and tube sold by Founders Tires LLC bearing a complete serial or identification number is warranted to the original purchaser, subject to the conditions set forth in this Limited Warranty, to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the duration of the Original Tread Life under ordinary service and use. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire.

Original Tread Life means the period ending at the earlier of: (a) when the tire reaches the treadwear indicator at 2/32" remaining tread depth, or (b) five (5) years from the date of purchase (with proof of purchase) or five (5) years from the date of manufacture (if proof of purchase is unavailable), based on the DOT number embossed on the sidewall.

2. Eligibility

Original owners of authorized tires and tubes sold by Founders Tires LLC and purchased new are eligible for the benefits of this Limited Warranty, subject to the conditions set forth below, provided that the tire is used only on the vehicle for which it was originally designed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s or Founders Tires LLC’s recommendations.

This Limited Warranty applies only to claims made within five (5) years of the date of purchase (requires proof of purchase date) or, if proof of purchase is not available, within five (5) years of the date of manufacture based on the DOT number embossed on the sidewall of the tire.

3. Prorated Adjustment Program

In the event that a defect in either workmanship or materials is discovered before the tire reaches the treadwear indicator (2/32" remaining tread depth) and within five (5) years from the date of purchase (with proof of purchase) or within five (5) years from the date of manufacture (if proof of purchase is unavailable), the original purchaser shall submit a claim as described in Section 5 and present the tire or tube to an authorized Founders Tires LLC dealer.

If an examination of the tire by Founders Tires LLC reveals a defect in workmanship or materials, the purchaser shall be entitled to replacement of the tire with a comparable tire (same basic construction and quality) on a prorated basis. The dealer will calculate the prorated charge by multiplying the percentage of the original usable tread that has been worn by the actual price of the tire paid by the owner (proof of price required) or by the pre-determined average cost provided to the dealer by Founders Tires LLC (if proof of actual price paid is not available), whichever is lower.

The owner is responsible for the costs of mounting, balancing, and any other service charges plus applicable taxes.

Example: If the tire originally had 8/32" of usable tread and is worn to 4/32" tread and the cost of the tire (or the Founders Tires LLC average predetermined cost) is $100.00, the owner would receive an adjustment of $50.00. The owner would then pay the cost of the new tire minus $50.00 plus costs of mounting, balancing, and other service charges plus applicable taxes.

Any claim for defect involving ride disturbance or other rideability issues is limited to tires with 10% or less tire tread wear.

Founders Tires LLC reserves the right to take up to sixty (60) days to determine if an adjustment is warranted. Once Founders Tires LLC determines that the tire shall be adjusted, the tire becomes the property of Founders Tires LLC. Failure of the owner to relinquish the tire shall void this warranty.

4. Conditions, Limitations, and Exclusions

Unless these conditions, limitations and/or exclusions are prohibited by state law, this warranty does not cover loss of time or loss of use of vehicle or inconvenience. To the extent permitted by law, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXPLICITLY EXCLUDED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Buyer’s sole remedy is repair or replacement of defective product. To the extent permitted by law, the WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE and WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY are likewise excluded under this warranty.

Founders Tires LLC does not warrant and shall not give any credit for any tire where any liquid, solid or gaseous material (except air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide) has been added to the tire including but not limited to tire fillers, sealant or balancing substances.

Founders Tires LLC does not warrant and shall not give credit for any tire that has been altered in any manner.

The following is not covered by this warranty:

1. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by improper mounting and dismounting, wheel/tire imbalance, improper repair, improper retread/recapping.
2. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by improper tube installation.
3. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by road hazards including but not limited to cuts, punctures, impact breaks, chipping or bruising.
4. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by improper maintenance.
5. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by misapplication.
6. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by accident or collision.
7. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by vandalism.
8. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by storage including flat spotting.
9. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by underinflation/overloading or overinflation.
10. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by misalignment or any other mechanical causes.
11. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by fire, heat, chemical corrosion or contamination including but not limited to tire dressings which contain petroleum distillates.
12. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by driving in violation of speed, load or temperature ratings.
13. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by ozone or weather checking.
14. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by racing or other competition.
15. Failure, damage or irregular wear caused by abuse, misuse or unusual operating conditions.
16. Ride disturbance or rideability claims on tires with more than 10% treadwear.

5. Owner’s Obligations and Claim Submission Process

The owner is responsible for:

A. Rotating tires in accordance with vehicle manufacturer or Founders Tires LLC recommendations.
B. Maintaining proper inflation pressures.
C. Following all instructions contained on the sidewall of the tire or printed material accompanying the tire upon sale.
D. Inspecting tires regularly for cuts, cracks, bulges, penetrations, irregular wear or other damage. Remove damaged or unserviceable tires from service immediately. Seek professional assistance immediately when in doubt of the condition of any tire.

To begin a warranty claim:

1) Email clear photos of the tire (including the DOT number, the full tread area, and the damaged/concern area) to [email protected].

2) Contact Founders Tires LLC via our contact form at https://founderstires.com/contact.html and include your order details, purchase date (or note that proof is unavailable), and a brief description of the issue.

3) After initiating the claim above, present the tire or tube to an authorized Founders Tires LLC dealer for inspection as requested.

6. Other Legal Rights

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other additional rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. To the extent permitted by law, Founders Tires LLC disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages and Founders Tires LLC disclaims any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and implied warranty of merchantability.

To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is in lieu of all other express or implied warranties. Any implied warranty is limited in duration to the duration of this limited warranty.

This limited warranty is only valid in the United States of America.

Note: Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in service or become unserviceable due to conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer.