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EMD360
Explorer
May 08, 2014

Six new Michelins MS2

Today I bought the extra 2 tires to complete the new set all around. The spare had never been rotated so I saved one of the 2008 tires and the guys put it on the wheel. I probably won't rotate it with the 2014 tires either.
Can't believe how good it feels to have all new tires, four of them courtesy of a company you CAN depend on. In 2010 the two other tires were only 2 years old, now at 6 I felt it was good to have the rubber all the same age. (except for the spare.)
They had a bit of trouble getting the spare off the mounting plate. In fact the plate came a bit loose so I'll have to do a repair before we remount.
The Discount Tire store here in Arvada put in all metal stems too.
The Firestone spare looked spanking new but of course at 12 years old, it probably was not reliable enough even for a spare.
Happy Camper.
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  • CodyClassB's avatar
    CodyClassB
    Explorer II
    May 16, 2014
    Thank you OP and those who mentioned Michelin tire recall on this forum . I got 6 tires replaced today free of charge at America tire in Whittier, CA. My old tires are 4 years old. New tires have 70,000 miles guarantee . My spare tire is new but it is 12 years old (not part of the recall:))
  • OldRadios's avatar
    OldRadios
    Explorer
    May 15, 2014
    All new Michelin M/S2s here also thanks to the recall. Put them to the test on PA's potholes last week. They rode great. They are quieter than the old M/s tires.

    PA has great bridges but they can't fill a pothole to save their lives. I was always afraid my old B would hit one and I'd never be seen again.
  • Desert_Captain's avatar
    Desert_Captain
    Explorer III
    May 14, 2014
    pnichols wrote:
    Desert Captain wrote:
    DC, MD and PA have the worst roads, including the interstates we have ever encountered.


    Huhhhh .... I thought us folks here in CA held that honor. :B


    Trust me on this one, I drive to California on a regular basis and it is not even close. Too bad DC doesnt fill the potholes with worthless politicians (either party), they could kill the proverbial two birds with one stone. :B
  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer III
    May 14, 2014
    Six months ago I replaced all 7 tires on my rig with the MS/2. (I replaced the spare also, it was just as old as the others.)
  • pnichols's avatar
    pnichols
    Explorer II
    May 14, 2014
    Desert Captain wrote:
    DC, MD and PA have the worst roads, including the interstates we have ever encountered.


    Huhhhh .... I thought us folks here in CA held that honor. :B
  • EMD360's avatar
    EMD360
    Explorer
    May 14, 2014
    I'm lucky I didn't have to wait more than a week for the new ones I guess they are hard to get in some places. Getting new tires thrown into the bargain on that new RV is fantastic!
    I will check the pressures before we go out this weekend. Ours are supposed to be 65 and 60 I think. Front and rear are a little different. Once I worked it out with the weight and the Michelin chart and the door values were right on. So I guess Winnebago knows what it is talking about. :)
  • Desert_Captain's avatar
    Desert_Captain
    Explorer III
    May 14, 2014
    With 3,000 miles on the new M/S 2's I stopped in Harrisburg PA at the local Michelin dealer and had them check all 6. A couple took a pound or two and we are back running 55 psi all around. The tires give a very smooth ride but the potholes up here sure can rattle your teeth. DC, MD and PA have the worst roads, including the interstates we have ever encountered. :E
  • CodyClassB's avatar
    CodyClassB
    Explorer II
    May 14, 2014
    I think I got lucky too . I bought a used 2003 Minnie 24F last week. It appears that all 6 tires are being recalled. Will check the spare tire tomorrow . Hope that will make it 7 :)

  • Harvey51's avatar
    Harvey51
    Explorer
    May 13, 2014
    I still have weeks to go for mine. But I got a pair of MS2s for another vehicle today. The DOT date is 08 14; now that is fresh from the factory!

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