Pirelli Tire LLC warrants to the original purchaser that all Metzeler brand Original Equipment and Replacement Motorcycle tires with a complete D.O.T. identification number and branded Metzeler, which are supplied by PTNA, either directly or through a Metzeler Dealer, and which are mounted on motorcycles within the U.S.A. and Canada will be free from defects in workmanship and materials.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Tires that have manufacturing or material anomalies are covered under the warranty.
Out of round with a total lateral or radial run out of more than 1.3 mm (2/32”) or out of balance [more than 2.8 ounces (80 grams) on most tires, 3.5 ounces (100 grams) on larger-sized touring tires] are examples of justified ride-related warranty claims. Claims for non-uniformity or any ride related condition will be accepted within the first 0.5 mm (1/32”) of tread wear.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires on any motorcycle registered and normally operated outside of the United states of America or Canada.
Tires transferred from the motorcycle on which they were originally installed.
Tires which are misapplied due to insufficient Speed Rating, Load Index, undersized or oversized tires.
Tires damaged from improper mounting/dismounting practices.
Tire dealer/retailer services (e.g., mounting, dismounting, balancing, and alignment).
Tires in which anything other than air or nitrogen has been used as the support medium.
Tires injected with liquid balancer or sealant or any other balancing material.
Tires which have been modified by the addition or removal of material or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance.
Tires which had been repaired.
Tires which were retreaded, regrooved, or changed in pattern or profile.
Tires used in any type of racing or competitive event, which constitutes extreme use and voids all expressed and implied warranties.
Tires removed as a pair when only one tire can be claimed, or is suspect of a claim.
Ride related anomalies after the first 1/32” of treadwear.
Tires which become unserviceable because of tire operation in excess of tire/wheel manufacturers’ specifications and recommendations, including spinning or brake locking.
Tires which have become unserviceable because of a mechanical irregularity such as misalignment, defective brakes, defective suspension, or improper rims.
Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, theft, and run while flat, under inflated, over inflated, or abused during servicing.
Tires affected by flat spotting caused by improper transport or storage.
Tires that have become unserviceable because of road hazard injuries (e.g., nails, glass, metal objects) or other penetrations or snags, bruises or impact damage.
Tires with weather/ozone cracking which were purchased more than four years prior to presentation/inspection for adjustment. (If no proof of purchase date is available, the warranty will be four years from the DOT date.)
Claims for irregular wear or fast wear
Tires used on a vehicle towing a trailer.
Tires worn beyond the last 1 mm (1/32”) of tread depth.