Beware of Michelin tires
I started a thread about this in the Class C forum, but figured it would be good info for the entire RV community. I have always been a fan of Michelin tires, until we picked up an immaculate, low mi...
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rockhillmanor wrote:harold1946 wrote:
I have seen that type of crackining and tread seperation many times. It will happen every time when tires are left sitting on hot pavement or concrete andare allowed to go flat.
That is what side walls will look like when left flat for any length of time.
So, the meticulous previous owner let all six tires go flat and never aired them up. Gotcha.
Fact is, most tires won't go completely flat in 3 years, especially six of them. Not to mention, the cracks would only be on the flat side, not all the way around them. I work on cars/trucks for a living, and we have vehicles that have sat outside in our yard that have been there for years, and the tires are still aired up on them.
Meanwhile, I went to the local Les Schwab and asked about their warranty on Toyo tires. The guy said lifetime warranty includes dry rot, no matter how it got it. He also said Michelin's are having problems with it. Could it be that is why they normally do not warranty against it?
Also, I went to the local Michelin dealer and they want me to bring it by and take pictures and file a claim. It will be interesting what they say, but no matter what, I will probably go with the no-questions-asked Schwab Toyo lifetime warranty. It's a no-brainer.
