Tow Vehicle Tire Question?

daytona7 wrote:
Three years ago, I purchased a used 2007 GMC 2500HD with new sticker Michelin LT265/75 R16 Load Range E tires. Only thing I have towed with this was a 28 foot Travel Trailer for 12 miles for a neighbor. I've put on less than 25,000 miles, all city driving. Noticed that the sidewalls are dry rotting and splitting. Checked with a local tire dealer who said that Michelin tires are notorious for sidewall dry rot and he refuses to sell them due to that problem. What are a good tire make? I have a 35 foot Carriage Cameo that I might tow next year, health permitting.
Have read that there are quite a lot of complaints on Consumer Affairs about the same problem. Will attempt to contact Michelin tomorrow to see what they have to say.

good luck with that, I have had at least one set of Michelins on my truck and one set on my van that side wall cracked.

but I understand the newer one's they have changed their outer covering rubber mix and have solved that problem.
I when back with the Michelins because of the way they drive and ride, with a big heavy truck and truck tire, it takes a good quality well balanced tire to give you a smooth ride. The new Michelins do that and yes they did cost a lot but ride and drive fine.
so far with new shocks and tires the old dodge drives good.