Why are Michelin tires constantly out of stock?

[rafo]

I am looking for Michelin 315/80/22.5 XZA2 Energy. I want the FMCA discount which is a great deal for these tires. But nobody has them in stock when I call around. I am always told "two more weeks" and this is from 5-6 dealers within 100 mile radius. Anyone know what is going on? After 3 months I think this is ridiculous. Do I wait for the FMCA special or just move on to some other brand? The FMCA price is really a great value

[tatest]

Not constantly, just presently. After the next production run, they will be abundant.

Rarely sold sizes are made in limited runs, maybe once or twice a year. The manufacturers try not to build more than they can sell quickly, as buyers are now aware of date codes and will refuse "old" tires.

Try other brands, or be willing to accept the tire you want at any age that can be found. There are usually a few tires somewhere, warehouse or another dealer's stock, but most tire dealers won't try very hard if they have something else to sell you.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

We bought B F Goodrich tires ST230's for our Class A (owned by Michelin and made in America) and got them quickly. We have put over 50,000 miles on them with no problems.

[topflite51]

A few years back, my stepfather had to spend a few days in Billings, MT waiting for a Michelin tire to be delivered for his MH. He now carries an unmounted spare tire. He is not much of a Michelin fan any more because of that, since tire had less than 2000 miles on it, and they said it was "customer abuse". A term I became very familiar with when I was a dealer. :R

[Macktee]

I just bought new steer tires a couple of months ago. 295 80 22.5 Goodyears. I was told that the 295 and 315s in the 80 series are not common sizes to the trucking industry, and therefore they are not produced as often. I don't know any better, so I am just passing it on. Macktee

[midnightsadie]

michilin had a huge recall on tires there just geting back to normal , or try a different dealer. took me two weeks to get mine ,

[Executive45]

I put 315s on my steer axle last year. Dealer got them within 2 days and they were only 3 months old....that was in Mesa Arizona....maybe you need to call Michelin and ask them....?.....Dennis

[Gonzo42]

I have always found that America's Tire gives great service and good prices. Even when I wanted exact OEM replacements on my F-150 at over 100K miles, they got them for me in one day, faster and le$$ than anywhere else.

[Old-Biscuit]

Limited production runs