Pep Boys Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 73 complaints
73
Total Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Injuries
3
Deaths
Treadwear Rating (How Long They Last)
NHTSA Uniform Tire Quality Grading (2024). Higher treadwear = longer lasting. A tire rated 400 should last twice as long as one rated 200.
376
Average Treadwear
300
Lowest
520
Highest
| Model | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURA 2000 RAD ATD | 520 | A | B |
| FUTURA 855 | 380 | A | B |
| FUTURA 875 | 380 | A | B |
| CONNELL 808 | 300 | B | B |
| CORNELL ST BLT 40 | 300 | B | B |
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for Pep Boys tires.
Tread Separation
42
Bead/Sidewall Split
6
Blowout
5
Traction
3
Other Failure/Road Hazard
2
Tread Life
1
Most Complained Pep Boys Models
Definity Ex600 (12)
Definity Dakota A/T (11)
Futura Gls Super Sport (9)
Futura (8)
Futura Aventurer Ht (7)
Definity Dakota H/T (6)
Cornell 1000 (5)
Futura Dakota A/T (3)
Futura Dakota Ht (3)
Futura Scrambler A/P (3)
Sample Complaints
"PEP-BOYS FUTURA S/E TIRES: WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY 50-55 MPH,VEHICLE RAN OVER A MUFFLER AND PUNCTURED THE TIRES. TIRE WARRANTY UP TO 80,000 MILE WITH ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY WHICH PEP-BOYS REFUSED TO HONOR. *AK"
"I HAVE HAD AT LEAST 5 OF THESE TIRES WHERE THE COMPLETE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE. HAVE PHOTOS, ACTUAL TIRE LEFTOVERS, AND RECEIPTS FOR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND MECHANICS PRO-RATE ADJUSTMENTS. OUT OF ALL 6 TIRES ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND THE NUMEROUS PRO-RATED ADJUSTMENTS, ONLY ONE REMA"
"NO ORIGINAL TIRES ON OLDSMOBILE, CUTLASS, 1993, P205/70R15, DOT VOMONMA386. WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD TREMENDOUS NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. THEN ,CONSUMER SAW RUBBER / METAL AND DEBRIS FLYING ON HIGHWAY. OTHER CARS WERE SWERVING TO AVOID DEBRIS. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIR"
Extend Your Tire Life
With an average treadwear rating of 376, these are performance-oriented tires that trade longevity for grip. Expect to replace them more frequently.
- Check tire pressure monthly and before long trips — underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure
- Rotate tires every 5,000-7,500 miles to ensure even wear
- Get a wheel alignment check annually and after hitting major potholes
- Inspect tread depth regularly — replace at 4/32 inch for wet weather safety
- Avoid rapid acceleration, hard braking, and sharp turns which accelerate wear
- Store seasonal tires in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and ozone sources
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Data source: NHTSA tire complaint data. Public domain.
Complaint counts reflect consumer-reported issues. See our disclaimers.
Data through: 2026-03-28