Michelin Sidewalls Cracking - Updated
I was just checking the pressure in my Michelin LTX LT265/70R17E tires and noticed all four are starting to crack. The cracking covers a band about one inch wide starting about one inch from the rims ...
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I have had two sets on my 2000 model chevy do that, but was told the problem was now solved.
I bought a set for my 2500 dodge 2x4 diesel, so far no cracking, about 30K miles,
they sure do drive nice, that is why I when back.
I have also had a set of valve stems go bad on my travel trailer and my chevy truck, cracking just like the tires, they may have been cheap china stuff, who knows. if you buy Michelin tires, do you get Michelin made valve stems????
so when these last Michelin's were installed I had the med duty steel valve stem's installed, so far no problem. 80 psi working load range
you do not always get what you pay for,
I also stopped cleaning the tires with that tire cleaner and polish, my tire dealer told me to used nothing but soap and water, no chemicals of any kind. they can dry out the thin outer surface of the tire and could cause cracking????????
I bought a set for my 2500 dodge 2x4 diesel, so far no cracking, about 30K miles,
they sure do drive nice, that is why I when back.
I have also had a set of valve stems go bad on my travel trailer and my chevy truck, cracking just like the tires, they may have been cheap china stuff, who knows. if you buy Michelin tires, do you get Michelin made valve stems????
so when these last Michelin's were installed I had the med duty steel valve stem's installed, so far no problem. 80 psi working load range
you do not always get what you pay for,
I also stopped cleaning the tires with that tire cleaner and polish, my tire dealer told me to used nothing but soap and water, no chemicals of any kind. they can dry out the thin outer surface of the tire and could cause cracking????????
