TBR Tire
Warranty Terms
APLUS NORTH AMERICA
ALL STEEL RADIAL
TRUCK & BUS TIRES (TBR)
LIMITED WARRANTY & CASING / RETREAD POLICY
United States & Canada
01. Introduction
This booklet outlines APLUS' Limited Warranty and Casing/Retread Policy for steel radial truck and bus tires (TBR) sold in the United States and Canada.
It defines warranty coverage, exclusions, owner obligations, and casing credit values.
Applies only to new APLUS TBR tires sold through authorized channels and used in normal commercial service.
02. Warranty Coverage –
Materials & Workmanship
This booklet outlines APLUS' Limited Warranty and Casing/Retread Policy for steel radial truck and bus tires (TBR) sold in the United States and Canada.
It defines warranty coverage, exclusions, owner obligations, and casing credit values.
Applies only to new APLUS TBR tires sold through authorized channels and used in normal commercial service.
Coverage period: 5 years from the tire's original date of manufacture (DOT).
Applies to defects in materials or workmanship only.
Eligibility: Tire removed due to warrantable defect before more than 2/32" of tread wear has occurred.
| Basis | Free Replacement | Owner Pays |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustment | Tire cost refunded or replaced at the lower of purchase price or dealer current selling price | FET, mounting, balancing, service fees, taxes |
For warrantable defects after 2/32" of tread wear and before 5 years:
Pro-Rata Formula
Remaining Usable Tread ÷ Original Usable Tread × Adjustment Price
Adjustment price = original purchase price OR dealer current selling price (whichever is lower)
Tires worn to 2/32" or less are not adjustable.
APLUS does not guarantee tire mileage or tread life.
03. Casing Warranty &
Retread Policy
Casings warranted for 5 years from date of manufacture.
A casing qualifies when:
· Removed with less than 4/32" remaining tread
· Failed due to material/workmanship defect
· Used in normal over-the-road service
Each APLUS casing is designed to be retreaded up to 3 times, subject to inspection.
Casing Allowance – First Retread Warrantable Value
| Tire Size | Allowance (USD) |
|---|---|
| 11R22.5 | $50 |
| 11R24.5 | $50 |
| 295/75R22.5 | $50 |
| 285/75R24.5 | $50 |
| 215/75R17.5 | $20 |
| 235/75R17.5 | $20 |
| 225/70R19.5 | $25 |
| 245/70R19.5 | $25 |
| 295/80R22.5 | $50 |
| 315/80R22.5 | $50 |
| 385/65R22.5 | $60 |
| Retread Stage | Casing Credit |
|---|---|
| Before 1st Retread | 100% of allowance value |
| After 1st Retread | 50% of allowance |
| After 2nd Retread | 25% of allowance |
| After 3rd Retread | 0% – Not eligible |
Credits apply toward purchase of a new APLUS TBR tire only.
04. Warranty Eligibility
Requirements
Warranty applies only to the original owner.
Valid only for the vehicle on which the tire was first installed.
Not transferable.
Tires must be purchased and operated in the U.S. or Canada.
Tires must match:
Intended service category.
Load index & speed rating.
Correct vehicle axle positions.
Owner must ensure:
Proper inflation pressure.
Proper load (no overload).
Correct alignment & mechanical condition.
Regular inspections & rotations.
Failure to maintain will void warranty.
05. What is Not Covered
This section expands APLUS's original exclusions to match industry-standard detail.
Includes but not limited to: Punctures, cuts, snags. Impact breaks, bulges. Stone drilling, tread chunking.
Under/over-inflation. Overloading. Improper mounting/demounting. Wrong rim size. Improper repairs/regrooving. Running flat or severely under-inflated.
Misalignment. Faulty suspension, steering, or braking. Accident damage. Irregular wear caused by mechanical defects.
Racing, spinning, drifting. Chemical contamination. Fire, vandalism, theft. Improper storage.
Ozone/weather cracking after 3 years. Cosmetic issues not affecting performance.
Tires worn to 2/32" or less. No mileage guarantee.
DOT number removed/obscured. Tires marked Blemish or No Adjustment.
Tires purchased or operated outside U.S. & Canada.
Casings retreaded improperly.
Casings older than 5 years.
Casings retreaded more than 3 times.
06. Owner Responsibilities &
Claim Procedure
To receive warranty service, the owner must: Present tire/casing to an authorized APLUS dealer. Provide proof of purchase. Ensure proper mounting, maintenance, and usage. Complete the APLUS Warranty Claim Form.
Authorized dealers must: Inspect tire and record DOT, size, tread depth. Assist in completing the claim form. Submit tire/casing to APLUS when required.
Tires remain owner property until claim approval. Adjusted tires may not be returned to the owner afterward. APLUS makes final eligibility determination.
07. Limitations & Legal Rights
This booklet contains the only warranty APLUS provides for TBR tires. Dealers cannot modify warranty terms.
All implied warranties—including merchantability and fitness for purpose—are disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by law. Where not permitted, such warranties are limited to 5 years.
APLUS is not liable for: Downtime. Loss of profits. Towing. Vehicle damage. Any indirect or consequential loss.
Owners may have additional rights under state or provincial law.
APLUS may update this Policy at any time.
Updates do not affect tires sold prior to the revision's effective date.
TBR Tire
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