Primewell Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 36 complaints
36
Total Complaints
3
Crashes
3
Injuries
0
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.
513
Average Treadwear
460
Lowest
600
Highest
| Model | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS890 | 600 | A | A |
| VALERA HT P-Metric sizes | 600 | A | B |
| Valera Touring II | 540 | A | A |
| All Season | 520 | A | A |
| VALERA AT All P-Metric sizes | 520 | A | B |
| PS860 | 500 | A | B |
| VALERA TOURING All 15" & | 500 | A | A |
| VALERA SPORT AS | 480 | A | A |
| PS830 | 460 | A | B |
| PS850 | 460 | A | B |
| VALERA TOURING All 13" & | 460 | A | A |
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for Primewell tires.
Tread Life
14
Blowout
7
Tread Separation
1
Other Failure/Road Hazard
1
Most Complained Primewell Models
Valera Touring Ii (31)
Valera Sport As (2)
Valera Sport (2)
Ps830 (1)
Sample Complaints
"ON 11/15/2016, I PURCHASED 4 NEW PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING TIRES, SIZE 205/55R16 FOR MY DAUGHTERS 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S. I PURCHASED THE TIRES FROM FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE, 10925 FM 1960 RD W HOUSTON, TX 77070 SHE IMMEDIATELY BEGIN DRIVING FROM HOUSTON TO RETURN TO COLLEGE STATION, TX WHERE SHE"
"THE TIRES I HAD ON MY VEHICLE WERE PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING 2. THE ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES WAS THE SIDEWALLS WERE SHREDDING. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE BUT THE TIRES I HAVE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THEY SHOULD BE. ...UPDATED 03/29/17 *BF *AS"
"THE TIRES I HAD ON MY VEHICLE WERE PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING 2. THE ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES WAS THE SIDEWALLS WERE SHREDDING. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE BUT THE TIRES I HAVE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THEY SHOULD BE. ...UPDATED 03/29/17 *BF *AS"
Extend Your Tire Life
With an average treadwear rating of 513, these are moderate-life tires. Regular rotation and proper inflation are key to maximizing their lifespan.
- 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