Legal & Policy

Tire Warranty Policy

General Rubber (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. warrants its tires against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods described below. This policy applies to all tires manufactured at our Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam facility bearing our brand or an approved OEM private label.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024 · Last Revised: March 1, 2026

Manufacturing Defects Covered

We stand behind every tire we produce. Defects in materials or workmanship are covered for the full warranty period.

Pro-Rata Adjustment

If a defect is discovered on a partially worn tire, warranty replacement value is prorated based on remaining tread depth.

No-Hassle Claims Process

Submit your claim online with photos. Our technical team reviews within 5 business days and resolves within 15 days of tire receipt.

Coverage Duration

Warranty Periods by Tire Category

Warranty periods vary by tire type and reflect the expected service life in normal operating conditions.

Tire CategoryWarranty PeriodNotes
Semi Truck / TBR Tires5 Years or 160,000 kmWhichever comes first from date of manufacture (DOT week code)
Light Truck (LT) Tires5 Years or 80,000 kmWhichever comes first from date of manufacture
Commercial Truck Tires4 Years or 120,000 kmWhichever comes first
Agricultural Tires3 YearsFrom date of manufacture; no mileage limit (non-road operation)
OTR Tires2 YearsOperational hours limit per size — consult technical datasheet
All-Terrain (A/T) Tires5 Years or 80,000 kmWhichever comes first
PCR Passenger Car Tires5 Years or 60,000 kmWhichever comes first from date of manufacture

What Is Covered

  • Tread separation or delamination under normal operating conditions
  • Belt or ply separation not caused by road hazard or improper inflation
  • Defective bead failure (bead breaking, cracking, or pulling away from casing)
  • Sidewall cracking or bubbling caused by manufacturing defects
  • Irregular wear caused by demonstrable production fault in tread compound or geometry
  • Internal structural failure (discovered by X-ray / sectioning) not caused by impact or overload

What Is Not Covered

  • Road hazard damage (cuts, punctures, snags from road debris or kerb impact)
  • Damage from improper inflation — under-inflation, over-inflation, or operating on a flat
  • Mechanical vehicle issues: misalignment, imbalance, worn suspension or brake components
  • Overloading beyond the tire's rated load index
  • Exceeding the maximum speed rating
  • Damage from tire chains, tire sealants, or non-approved rim widths
  • Storage damage (ozone cracking from UV or chemical exposure)
  • Tires that have been retreaded, regrooved beyond factory depth, or altered
  • Normal tread wear (warranty does not cover wear-out)
  • Cosmetic surface cracking or weathering on tires stored beyond 5 years
How to Claim

4-Step Warranty Claims Process

01

Document the Defect

Take clear photos of the affected tire showing the defect, the DOT code on the sidewall, the remaining tread depth, and any visible damage. Note the vehicle type, load, and operating conditions.

02

Contact Your Dealer or General Rubber (Vietnam)

Submit your warranty claim to the General Rubber (Vietnam) distributor you purchased from, or directly to our export team at warranty@generalrubberthai.com with the photos and purchase documentation.

03

Claim Evaluation

Our technical team will review your submission within 5 business days. If required, we will request the tire to be returned to our facility (freight paid by General Rubber Thailand for approved claims) for physical inspection.

04

Resolution

Approved claims are resolved by replacement tire shipment or credit note at our discretion. Partial wear is adjusted on a pro-rata basis based on remaining tread depth. We aim to resolve all claims within 15 business days of receiving the returned tire.

Additional Terms & Conditions

Need to File a Warranty Claim?

Contact our technical support team with your purchase documentation and photos of the defect. We'll respond within 5 business days.