New car tire warranty Dodge owners should understand

When you buy a new Dodge vehicle, the tires are typically covered by the tire manufacturer’s warranty rather than the Dodge new vehicle limited warranty. This means the coverage terms, exclusions, claim process, and possible prorated replacement rules can depend on the tire brand installed on your specific vehicle.

Your Dodge owner materials may include a separate tire warranty booklet or information from the original tire manufacturer. If you cannot find it, a Dodge dealer can usually help identify the original equipment tire brand and explain where to start a claim.

What a new Dodge tire warranty may cover

Original equipment tires may include limited coverage for defects in materials or workmanship. If a tire has a qualifying manufacturing issue, the tire maker may repair, replace, or prorate the tire depending on its warranty terms and remaining tread depth.

Coverage can vary by tire brand, model, vehicle model year, and tire condition. The warranty usually does not mean every flat tire, vibration, uneven wear pattern, or damaged sidewall will be covered automatically.

Common exclusions for new car tires

Most tire warranties exclude damage caused by normal use or outside conditions. Common exclusions may include:

• Punctures from nails, screws, glass, or road debris
• Impact damage from potholes, curbs, or accidents
• Uneven wear caused by alignment, suspension issues, or improper inflation
• Damage from overloading, racing, towing misuse, or improper repairs
• Normal tread wear unless a separate treadwear warranty applies

Road hazard coverage is often separate. Some dealers or protection plans may offer it, but it is not always included with a new Dodge purchase.

How to make a tire warranty claim on a new Dodge

1. Check your documents: Review the tire warranty booklet, Dodge owner packet, sales paperwork, and any optional protection plan documents.
2. Inspect the tire safely: Do not continue driving on a damaged or underinflated tire. Driving on it can make the damage worse and may affect eligibility.
3. Contact the selling dealer or a Dodge service department: They can help identify whether the issue may involve the tire maker, the vehicle, or an optional plan.
4. Keep records: Save repair orders, rotation history, alignment records, tire pressure checks, and photos of the tire damage.
5. Follow the tire maker’s process: The tire may need to be inspected by an authorized tire retailer before coverage is approved.

Questions to ask before replacing the tire

Before paying for a replacement, ask whether the tire is covered by the original tire manufacturer warranty, a dealer road hazard plan, or a Mopar-backed vehicle protection product if you purchased one. Coverage depends on your paperwork and the cause of the damage.

Useful questions include: Is the tire still within the covered period? Is the damage considered a defect or road hazard? Will replacement be prorated? Does the matching tire size and speed rating need to be used? Is an alignment recommended before installing the new tire?

If the issue involves repeated tire wear or vibration, the dealer may also need to inspect alignment, wheels, suspension, and tire balance to determine whether the tire itself is the source of the problem.