random question: are hoses considered wear items?

[Maengelito]

But what if you do live further north? The warranty is the same no matter what state you live in.

then i would be concerned if my exhaust was not covered under warranty. i still wouldnt call it a wear item though. proper care under normal use and it should last the life of a car. i think the same would go for hoses. the same cant be said for tires and brakes whose proper function is to wear down.