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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Be prepared for Michelin dealer to do nothing, tell you it's 'surface crazing' and not a concern, suggest it was caused because you used a tire dressing containing petroleum distillates, or you failed to clean and maintain them, whatever that entails. I heard all of these 'reasons' from the local dealer when I questioned the cracking, especially near the rim/bead 'interface'. And, they did nothing.
Why the current set of Michelins on my Ram 3500 will be my last, not to mention they are nearly $300 each in the required size now.
Why the current set of Michelins on my Ram 3500 will be my last, not to mention they are nearly $300 each in the required size now.
