Sears Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 62 complaints
62
Total Complaints
4
Crashes
7
Injuries
1
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.
381
Average Treadwear
260
Lowest
500
Highest
| Model | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSIGNIA | 500 | A | B |
| ROADHANDLER L/E | 500 | A | B |
| SILVERGUARD ULTRA IV | 500 | A | B |
| INSIGNIA SL | 460 | A | B |
| SILVERGUARD TOURING | 460 | A | B |
| INSIGNIA S/R | 420 | A | B |
| ROADHANDLER (Mass) | 420 | A | B |
| RESPONSE SE | 380 | A | B |
| RESPONSE TE | 380 | A | B |
| ROADHANDLER | 380 | A | B |
| SILVERGUARD ST | 380 | A | B |
| ROADHANDLER (SCR) | 320 | A | B |
| DUELER APT II | 300 | A | B |
| INSIGNIA H | 300 | A | A |
| ROADHANDLER GT H-SPD | 300 | A | A |
| ROADHANDLER GT METRIC 70 ser. | 300 | A | B |
| ROADHANDLER GT T-SPD | 300 | A | B |
| ROADHANDLER GT METRIC 82 ser. | 260 | A | B |
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for Sears tires.
Tread Separation
7
Tread Life
7
Blowout
6
Other Failure/Road Hazard
2
Bead/Sidewall Split
1
Most Complained Sears Models
Sears (23)
Guardsman Tire (17)
Trailhandler A-T Ii (6)
Road Handler Tire (6)
P20575R15 (4)
Roadhandler Tire (3)
Superguard 50 (1)
Super Guard Gt (1)
P20570R14 (1)
Sample Complaints
"THE SIDE WALL FROM THE RIM TO THE TREAD CAME OFF. TT"
"THE SIDE WALL FROM THE RIM TO THE TREAD CAME OFF. TT"
"CONSUMER PURCHASE TIRE FROM SEARS WAS DRIVING AND THE TREAD CAME OFF TOOK TIRE BACK SALE PERSON TOLD HER THIS TIRE IS THE WRONG SIZE FOR HER CAR . TT"
Extend Your Tire Life
With an average treadwear rating of 381, 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