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Explorer

May 12, 2015

Bulges on sidewall of front tires

I have "finger" bulges on the sidewall of both of my Michelin XZE* 12R 22.5" steer-tires that were put on my coach in April 2, 2014 with 5K miles on them. Michelin replaced them today and I just noticed "finger" bulges on these too, with less than 100 miles on them. Has anyone had this problem? Could it be an installation issue or a rim issue? The same dealer installed both sets of tires. TIA

Larry

Class A

13 Replies

Mike_M2
Explorer
May 13, 2015
Hmm...if they felt they needed to be replaced the first time I would be worried if the new ones look the same way. I think I would ask for a Michelin rep to come out and inspect them....
gbopp
Explorer
May 13, 2015
I replaced the Michelins with Hankook on our 96 Southwind.
No regrets.
I've never been impressed by Michelin. JMO

I hope you find the cause for the finger bulges. Please, keep us updated.
mike_brez
Explorer
May 12, 2015
Sorry to hear this for you. Just another reason I will never own a Michelin tire. IMHO their are less $$$ tires that are better. Seems some get cought up on this forum about the rebate thing and if it dosent say rv on it it's nfg.