Uniroyal Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 394 complaints
394
Total Complaints
21
Crashes
23
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.
529
Average Treadwear
380
Lowest
620
Highest
| Model | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Paw AWP II | 620 | A | B |
| Laredo HT | 600 | B | A |
| Laredo AT | 560 | B | A |
| Laredo Cross Country | 540 | A | B |
| Laredo Cross Country Tour | 540 | A | B |
| Laredo Cross Country Tour DT | 540 | B | A |
| Power Paw A/S | 500 | B | A |
| Tiger Paw AWP | 480 | A | B |
| Tiger Paw GTZ All Season 2 | 380 | A | A |
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for Uniroyal tires.
Tread Separation
63
Blowout
40
Tread Life
14
Other Failure/Road Hazard
12
Traction
7
Tread/Sidewall Wear
5
Bead/Sidewall Split
5
Most Complained Uniroyal Models
Uniroyal (164)
Laredo (43)
Tigerpaw (39)
Tiger Paw Tire (27)
Unknown (19)
Tiger Paws Tire (16)
Tiger Paw Radial (13)
Tiger Paw A/S (11)
Goodrich (10)
Laredo Tire (10)
Sample Complaints
"TIRE NOT TREADED AND CUPPED PRIOR TO 20,000 MILES."
"SPARE TIRE STEEL BELTED UNIROYAL PAW PLUS, LOCATED IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT LEFT WALL, EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WITH SUCH FORCE IT BLEW OUT REAR WINDOW."
"TIRE EXPLOSION CAUSING AUTO ACCIDENT. TT"
Extend Your Tire Life
With an average treadwear rating of 529, 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