French tire manufacturer and Michelin Guide publisher
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Michelin is a French tire manufacturer known for its treadwear and workmanship warranties (the Michelin Promise Plan) and for publishing the Michelin Guide restaurant ratings.
Michelin passenger and light truck replacement tires are covered by the Michelin Promise Plan: a limited mileage (treadwear) warranty plus a workmanship/materials defect warranty.
Duration
Workmanship/materials warranty: covers the life of the original usable tread or 6 years from purchase, whichever comes first. Mileage (treadwear) warranty varies by tire line (commonly 45,000-80,000 miles). The Promise Plan also includes a 60-day satisfaction guarantee and free roadside assistance for a limited period.
Claim process
Warranty claims are handled through an authorized Michelin tire dealer; tires must be evenly worn to 2/32" of tread remaining, with documented purchase date, odometer reading, and rotation records for mileage claims.
Not covered
Excludes Original Equipment tires (2018 model year and newer), Classic tires, DOT-approved competition tires, run-flat (ZP) tires beyond 30,000 miles, tires with mismatched “split fitment” sizing (reduced to half mileage), and damage from racing, off-road/commercial misuse, or road hazard outside specific tire lines.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions.
The workmanship/materials warranty covers the life of the usable tread or 6 years from purchase, whichever comes first; separate mileage (treadwear) warranties vary by tire line.
No, Michelin Zero Pressure (ZP) run-flat tires have their mileage warranty capped at 30,000 miles regardless of the standard tire's rated mileage.
