Hanksugi Tire Warranty & Guarantee

Every Hanksugi commercial truck tire is backed by a comprehensive warranty covering mileage performance, workmanship quality, and casing integrity for retreading.

Warranty Overview

Hanksugi stands behind every tire we manufacture. When you invest in Hanksugi commercial truck tires, you are purchasing more than rubber and steel. You are purchasing a commitment to performance, durability, and long-term value that is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranty programs in the commercial tire industry.

Our warranty program is designed around three core pillars that reflect the priorities of fleet managers and owner-operators who depend on their tires for revenue generation: mileage performance, manufacturing quality, and casing longevity. Each of these pillars addresses a different aspect of tire ownership, and together they provide complete protection across the entire lifecycle of a Hanksugi tire, from the first mile on a new tread through multiple retread cycles.

Unlike many tire manufacturers who offer limited or narrowly defined warranties, Hanksugi provides warranty coverage that extends to the casing itself. This is a critical distinction because a truck tire casing represents roughly 60% of the total tire cost. A warranty that only covers the original tread life ignores the most valuable asset in the tire -- the casing that can be retreaded two or three times to deliver additional service life at a fraction of the cost of a new tire. Hanksugi's casing warranty protects that investment.

Mileage Warranty

Every Hanksugi tire carries a model-specific mileage warranty. If your tire wears out before reaching its warranted mileage under normal operating conditions, you receive a prorated credit toward a replacement tire based on the remaining tread life.

Workmanship Warranty

Covers defects in materials and manufacturing for the life of the original tread or five years from purchase, whichever comes first. Includes tread separation, belt edge separation, sidewall failures, and bead defects attributable to manufacturing.

Casing Warranty

Hanksugi guarantees that casings sold in the USA and Latin America are retreadable for at least 2 retread cycles. Casings sold in Canada are guaranteed for 3 retreads. This is a casing integrity commitment unmatched in the industry.

What Is Covered

The following conditions are covered under the Hanksugi tire warranty when they occur during normal commercial truck tire service:

  • Premature tread wear -- Tread that wears evenly across the face but fails to reach the warranted mileage for the model, given proper inflation and alignment
  • Manufacturing defects -- Tread separation, belt edge lifting, ply separation, or sidewall cracking caused by defects in materials or workmanship
  • Bead defects -- Bead wire breakage, bead seating failures, or bead area cracking attributable to manufacturing
  • Casing integrity for retreading -- Casings that fail retread inspection due to internal structural issues not caused by external damage, overloading, or improper inflation
  • Rolling resistance performance -- SmartWay verified tires are warranted to deliver the rolling resistance performance specified at the time of certification
  • Tread compound defects -- Premature chunking, cracking, or compound deterioration not attributable to environmental exposure or chemical contact

What Is NOT Covered

The following conditions are excluded from warranty coverage as they result from external factors beyond manufacturing control:

  • Overloading -- Operating the tire beyond its rated load capacity as indicated on the sidewall or in published load tables
  • Improper inflation -- Running the tire at pressures above or below the recommended inflation for the actual axle load
  • Road hazard damage -- Punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, or bruises caused by nails, debris, curbs, or potholes
  • Mechanical damage -- Irregular wear caused by misalignment, faulty suspension, bent rims, or improper mounting and dismounting
  • Abuse and misuse -- Tire spinning, burnouts, dragging, or use in applications the tire was not designed for
  • Chemical exposure -- Damage from petroleum products, solvents, acids, or other chemicals that degrade rubber compounds
  • Unauthorized repairs -- Repairs performed by unqualified personnel or using methods not approved by industry standards
  • Cosmetic conditions -- Surface crazing, weathering, discoloration, or minor surface imperfections that do not affect tire performance or safety

How to File a Warranty Claim

Filing a warranty claim with Hanksugi is a straightforward process. We have designed the claim procedure to be as simple as possible while ensuring that every claim receives a thorough and fair evaluation. Most claims are resolved within 5 to 10 business days of receiving complete documentation.

  1. Retain the Tire Do not discard or destroy the tire. The physical tire must be available for inspection. If the tire has been removed from the vehicle, store it in a dry location away from direct sunlight and petroleum products. The tire serial number (DOT code) on the sidewall is required for processing.
  2. Contact Your Dealer or Hanksugi Directly Reach out to the authorized Hanksugi dealer where you purchased the tire, or contact Hanksugi USA directly at